Broadcast Training Programme Liaison - Milano Cortina 2026

Olympic Broadcasting Services produces the images, sounds and data which allows billions of viewers and is responsible for producing the live television, radio, and digital coverage of the Games and distributing it to rights-holding broadcasters all over the planet. The coverage produced by OBS is neutral, favouring no country or athlete, and includes all sports competitions, as well as the Opening and Closing Ceremonies.

What is the BTP?

The Broadcast Training Programme (BTP) offers broadcast training to local students in the host country, as well as the possibility to work in paid positions during the Games

The Broadcast Training Programme was created in 1984 for the Los Angeles Games out of the desire to leave a human legacy to each host country of the Games. The programme allows a young generation of students to learn from top-of-the-industry professionals, and gain work experience which will facilitate their entry into the market and access to audio-visual careers.

The BTP has started 40 years now, and its success has only grown over time. From its beginning, more than 13,000 students around the globe have joined this programme, initiating their career in a privileged way, as part of the biggest sports event in the planet.

In the Milano Cortina edition of the BTP, OBS intends to train around 1,800 local students in 8 different operational areas. This will happen in October 2023. Approximately 1400 of these students who perform well during training will be invited to work alongside our teams during the Olympic Games in paid professional positions.

For every edition of the BTP, OBS hires a BTP Liaison. This is a local person who assists the OBS HR department and the BTP Manager with the planning and execution of the programme in the host country.

Communication:

• Contact local schools, develop relationships and identify partners for the BTP.
• Promote the programme to students and recruit participants.

Event Organisation:

• Support with identifying space for the BTP workshops, most probably in partner universities, and obtain permission to use it.
• Support with the logistical planning and execution of training workshops.

Administrative support:

• Manage student applications to the programme and enrolment to workshops.
• Support in the contracting process of freelancers.
• Produce reports and presentations.
• Send out online certificates to students who complete training.
• Manage learners and content in the eLearning platform.

• Excellent Interpersonal and Communication skills in English and Italian.
• Residence in Milan and knowledge of the city.
• Good Time-Management skills.
• Self-disciplined to work remotely.
• Knowledge of Excel.
• Quick learner and hard working.
• Flexible and adaptive to work peaks.
• Self-motivated and willing to realize repetitive tasks when necessary.
• Experience liaising with higher education institutions will be a plus.

Workplace & Environment

• Fast-paced work environment.
• This is a freelance position starting in April 2025 until March 2026.
• Available to work full time.
• Available to work on weekends during the training phase as required.
• Full availability during Games-Time (January until March 2026).
• Subject to national/international criminal background checks.