Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) is to hold a second round of its Framing the Future programme, which aims to increase the number of women in technical broadcast roles, for the Olympic Winter Games Milano Cortina 2026.
The training and development programme first took place during Paris 2024, and is particularly aimed at camera operators.
It aims to offer a pathway from foundational skills to real-world experience at the Olympic Games through host broadcaster OBS.
Announcing the initiative, OBS said the gender gap in sports broadcasting remains especially wide in technical areas. “While more women are entering the industry in production or coordination roles, technical positions such as camera operation remain heavily male-dominated. Framing the Future directly addresses this imbalance by empowering women with the training, mentorship, and experience they need to thrive,” said OBS.
As well as filming sports, OBS relies heavily on camera operators for shooting post-competition interviews with athletes.
The Framing the Future training programme is scheduled to take place in Milan and will consist of three days of theory and practical sessions. Applicants can choose to attend either from 16 to 18 June or from 19 to 21 June 2025. Each participant will attend training sessions spanning three days of theory and practical sessions.
The training curriculum will cover essential aspects of camera operation, including audio, framing and focus. The programme is open to Italian residents who are recent graduates or early-career professionals with prior broadcast experience.
Applications are now open. Click here to apply.
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