EMG / Gravity Media, a world leading global provider of complex live creative production and media services is delighted to acknowledge and celebrate the recognition of Kahleah Webb, the company’s Head of Operations in Australia, at this year’s international Rise Awards.
The Rise Awards, conducted by Rise, the global diversity network for the media technology industry, are an annual international celebration of the outstanding talent, skills, expertise and achievements of exceptional women in the broadcast and media technology sectors across all global markets.
Kahleah is the winner of this year’s Rise Business Operations Award which acknowledges an individual who takes the resources available to them and allows the creation and delivery of outstanding content across all screens.
In the words of the Rise Awards judges: “Kahleah is deeply impressive in her role which is a huge jigsaw puzzle and still manages to make a pioneering impact on the industry as a role model and actively coaches female talent in her organisation and the industry at large – she really deserves this win.”
As Head of Operations, Kahleah manages the day-to-day operations for EMG / Gravity Media in Australia, including outside broadcast trucks and staffing allocations and movements for major sporting events, concerts, current affairs programs, entertainment shows, studio productions and reality television shows.
Kahleah said: “I’m extremely proud to have won such an award but just as proud of the people I have around me. The loyalty, skillset and genuine interest in our industry’s success makes it easy to turn up every day and incredibly admirable. Thank you to everyone working hard to ensure the growth of EMG / Gravity Media in Australia and most importantly a wonderful place to work.”
Scott Kinlyside, Managing Director – Australia for EMG / Gravity Media said: “This is a wonderful recognition for Kahleah who plays such a key role in our expanding and constantly evolving business in the Australian media and production landscape. Beyond this significant undertaking, we applaud her role in mentoring and developing the careers of our people.”
Along with recognising Kahleah’s award, EMG / Gravity Media Australia applauds EMG / Gravity Media’s nominees in other categories in this year’s Rise Awards: Kate Dickerson, RF Engineer, United Kingdom; Rhona K., Service Delivery Manager, Ireland; and Jen Paterson, Audio Guarantee, United Kingdom.
Through its studios, production, post-production, outside broadcast facilities and specialist camera technologies, EMG / Gravity Media Australia is currently involved with major production companies, television networks and pay television and streaming platforms in Australia across projects including The Voice, Australian Idol, Dancing with the Stars, Australia’s Got Talent, The 1% Club and I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here, the AACTA Awards and the ARIA Awards.
EMG / Gravity Media Australia’s acknowledged broadcast technology and production partnerships across major sports in Australia include the Australian Open and the Summer of Tennis, the Melbourne Cup and all major horse racing events in Australia, The A-Leagues, Bathurst 1000 and Repco Supercars Championship, Cricket Australia, Tour Down Under, Cadel Evans Road Race, the PGA Tour of Australasia, the Stawell Gift, and Sydney Hobart Yacht Race.
EMG / Gravity Media Australia’s post-production centre, Gravity House, plays a key role in the production of major international television productions across broadcast, subscription and streaming platforms, as well as movie projects from international studios, and many of Australia’s leading independent films.
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