After a number of successful years as Director of Technical Operations at Input Media, John joined Gearhouse Broadcast as Head of Projects in early 2019. Both businesses have since rebranded as Gravity Media.

An expert in sports production technical workflows and logistics, John began his career with Input Media in 2001 as a VTR operator, and then moved into Engineering as junior engineer. After a brief period at Sky’s Digital Platform Operations and Digital Support Group during 2004, he re-joined Input Media as an engineer, becoming Technical Operations Director in 2011.

John has a strong technical background and an in-depth knowledge of all aspects of the production and distribution process, with the ability to find the best technical solution for all creative and operational requirements.

In his role as Head of Projects, John is responsible for the successful delivery of Gravity Media’s most complex projects, and has additional client development, team management and commercial leadership responsibilities.

Kate is responsible for planning and overseeing production of high-quality responses and other bid documentation in answer to client RFI, RFQ and RFPs.  With a background in engineering she has become a subject matter expert on the broadcasting proposal process.

Kate joined Gravity Media in 2013 as a Vision Engineer and has progressed through Project Management into her role in Proposals.  Kate led the Gravity Media team responsible for ITV UK’s biggest rated show – I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! for four years as well as managing BBC Top Gear and other projects.

Prior to joining Gravity Media, Kate worked as the Engineer In Charge and Company Director of a small broadcast services company for two years providing crew and project management to the broadcast industry.

Kate started her TV career at Telegenic as a Trainee Vision Engineer and over seven years rose to be one of their most competent and reliable Truck Guarantees until she left in 2011.

Kate has a Class 2:1 BEng in Broadcast Technology from Liverpool John Moores University and is currently working towards an gaining an MBA (Technology Management) with the Open University.

A production executive with over 20 years of experience in all areas of broadcast, Chris is a specialist in live sport and entertainment. He has a reputation in the industry as a leader in the management of large-scale international productions.Chris was Head of Production for the host broadcast of the 2015 AFC Asian Cup and 2015 Netball World Cup, and was a key member of HBS’ production team for the FIFA World Cup 2018 in Russia.

Chris is also one of Australia’s most senior and respected sports and entertainment directors. His credits include Senior Director of four AFL Grand Finals, Australian Open Tennis, Commonwealth Games and the Melbourne Cup Carnival.

Since Chris joined Gravity Media (as Gearhouse Broadcast) in 2017, he has demonstrated a consistent ability to take the company into new markets, developing innovative solutions and broadening the production services to attract new customers.

Adrian Jenner drives the development of technology for our broadcast and communication systems. Adrian is responsible for the research and development of new technology to ensure the company remains relevant with technical innovation and client requirements.

He has wide ranging technical and people skills, with a diverse background covering studio production, system integration, and support for teleports and outside broadcast.

AJ has held a number of positions within Gravity Media, after having joined Gearhouse Broadcast in 2014 from Globecast Australia where he worked as a broadcast engineer. He has been key to the design and implementation of countless technological and operational projects, and in his role as Head of Technology, he now develops customer solutions that will keep Gearhouse at the forefront of our industry.

AJ qualified with a BEng (Hons) in Sound Engineering from University of South Wales, and has been featured in publications and on discussion panels speaking on broadcast technology.

Ben is responsible for managing existing key client relationships and developing new clients and business revenue streams.

A leading broadcast manager for operations and business management, Ben has worked on innumerable live studio and sports broadcast projects across all genres.

With over 20 years’ industry knowledge and credibility, Ben has helped customers such as Channel Seven Sports and Tennis Australia, as well as industry-leading production houses and networks around the globe, produce and deliver some of the world’s greatest TV spectacles.

Before joining Gravity Media (as Gearhouse Broadcast) in 2012, Ben worked for Nine Network, Ten Network and other broadcast technology organisations. His broadcast background is in network transmission management, video engineering and the overall management of individual broadcasts.

With a deep understanding of on-the-ground operational procedures, Garth looks after Gravity Media’s technical operations, with a focus on ensuring first-class delivery of all large-scale projects.

His 25 years in the industry enable him to see beyond a customer’s initial expectations and provide a scope to complete their projects in a way that ensures they come back time and time again. He also develops the company’s capacity to expand through his long-standing and exceptional industry connections.

Garth’s early career focused on outside broadcast audio. He moved swiftly into the communication aspects of live broadcast, working at Global TV for seven years. He then went freelance, travelling the world working most notably on football and rugby World Cups, multiple summer Olympics and Formula 1. He joined Gravity Media (as Gearhouse Broadcast) in 2011.

Rick oversees all the sports and entertainment production for Gravity Media in Australia, as well as helping develop our digital production and new media strategy. He is responsible for identifying talent, building relationships with clients and ensuring creative expectations are met with responsible and thorough planning.

Rick is a highly experienced and versatile producer who has worked across the highest level of sports and entertainment production.

He has been the line producer of many high-profile live international sporting events, live entertainment events and studio panel shows, and has also been instrumental in the development of Gravity Media’s digital production and new media strategy.

Rick collates all information, and takes control of building rundowns and working with technical crew to ensure all scenarios are in place to make sure we achieve the best possible result for each production.

Before joining Gravity Media (as Input Media), Rick enjoyed various production roles at Fox Sports Australia and Jam TV. With a vast knowledge of all facets of television production, Rick has a reputation for meticulous planning, client service and versatility.

Having recently joined Gravity Media (as Gearhouse Broadcast), Solène looks after the project management team in our French office.

With a particular focus on large-scale contracts, Solène ensures that the projects run smoothly at a technical, logistical and crewing level. She is also involved in sourcing and acquiring new commercial opportunities, including facilities contracts for the Federation Française de Tennis, F1H2O racing, eSports and multi-sports events.

Before joining Gravity Media, Solène specialised in aerial and special cameras. She worked worldwide in advertising and feature film production, as well as on first-class sport events such as the Olympic Games, Asian Games, World/European athletics championships, Swimming World Championships, Six Nations rugby and French Open tennis.

Sunita joined Gravity Media (as Gearhouse Broadcast) in 2008, performing a number of roles within the UK sales team before moving abroad in 2015 and becoming Sales & Marketing Executive in our Qatar office.

Alongside her commercial responsibilities, Sunita looks after the day-to-day running of the office, as well as working hard to keep our existing customers happy.

Her key successes over the past couple of years have been securing the broadcast cabling contracts for two of the stadiums that will host the 2022 FIFA World Cup, and the contract to supply audio equipment for the Qatar National Day – one of the biggest events in the country.

As Production Supervisor for Gravity Media in Australia, Mike is responsible for providing support to the Director – Production & Content by managing the company’s production team and deliverables.

Mike is an experienced Production Executive and Broadcast Producer who has worked across a number of productions and events in both Australia and Europe. He joined Gravity Media in 2019 to oversee the day-to-day management of the Production & Content team to deliver company projects to a high standard, from sports, light entertainment to corporate and commercial.

Prior to joining Gravity Media, Mike was Head of Production at Chief Entertainment, a boutique production and broadcast company, a role held for 12 years. In this role, Mike was key in developing new client relationships and securing broadcast projects along with optimising efficiency and productivity.

Before Chief Entertainment, Mike had freelance Producer/Director dealings with numerous clients including Governments, the private sector and major television networks and production companies. In addition, extensive broadcast experience brought about from long fulltime stints at Network 10 and prior, the Nine Network.

“Mike strives to extract the best from a team and individuals encouraging creativity and initiative. His client services are second to none”

During his 30+ year career, Mike has had varied broadcast experience and roles from Studio/OB Camera, DOP, Agency Work, Events Producer, Producer/Director and Head of Production.

As Executive Producer of Corporate & Commercial Production for Gravity Media in Australia, Adam is responsible for the direction and management of client accounts. This involves communicating with our customers on key issues to ensure that expectations are met from a storytelling, quality, budget and schedule perspective.

Adam is an experienced executive and co-ordinating producer with more than 27 years of TV production expertise in Australia, Asia, UK and USA. This includes leading live outside broadcasts, studio productions and pre-production content, plus planning and integrating major sporting events.

Prior to joining Gravity Media, Adam was co-ordinating producer for Seven Network Australia’s coverage of the 2018 Commonwealth Games and 2016 Olympics & Paralympics. He also managed Optus Sport’s football coverage of the 2019 FIFA Women’s World Cup and 2018 FIFA World Cup, along with Seven’s coverage of the 2017 and 2013 Rugby League World Cups.

Before these roles, Adam was an executive & senior producer at Fox Sports Australia, leading a team of producers, crew and on-air talent in cricket, rugby league, football and tennis on live outside broadcasts, studio programs and special events. He held this position for 13 years.

Adam holds a TV Certificate of Proficiency through TAFE NSW (1995).