The Royal Television Society has announced that Theresa Wise, the charity’s Chief Executive, will retire after more than a decade running the organisation. “After almost 13 unforgettable years as CEO of the Royal Television Society, I have made the decision to retire from full time work,” Wise said. “The RTS is a unique and vital part of the UK’s world-leading television and streaming media landscape and I’m immensely proud of what we have achieved over the past few years. Our educational … [Read more...] about RTS Chief Executive Theresa Wise to retire
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Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
Britain’s leading forum for television and media, the Royal Television Society (RTS), has shortlisted the nominations for the prestigious RTS Programme Awards 2025, in partnership with Cast & Crew. The nominations were broadcast on the RTS website and YouTube channel this morning, hosted by television presenter Gaby Roslin. Celebrated comedian Tom Allen is returning to host the ceremony this year, which will be held on Tuesday 25th March at the JW Marriott Grosvenor House Hotel in … [Read more...] about Royal Television Society reveals nominations for RTS Programme Awards 2025
RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
The Royal Television Society (RTS) is launching a unique online course that will help to plug the TV skills gap and fast track careers. Launching later this month (September), the RTS Mini MBA, a first in the industry, is aimed at media professionals who are focused on broadening their skillset and progressing their careers, as well as those in adjacent sectors who are seeking a thorough grounding in television and streaming media. The new initiative, that is CPD accredited, follows a DCMS … [Read more...] about RTS launches pioneering Mini MBA to supercharge understanding of TV and Streaming
Royal Television Society launched 2023 bursary schemes
The Royal Television Society (RTS), Britain’s leading forum for television and related media, is set to launch its prestigious bursary schemes for this year and will be accepting applications from Tuesday 7 March 2023 until Thursday 29 June 2023. One of the core goals of the RTS is to support the television industry in reflecting the exciting and diverse voices of Britain today which starts by changing the industry from the inside, championing and helping talented students to consider the … [Read more...] about Royal Television Society launched 2023 bursary schemes
RTS crowns CNN International “News Channel of the Year”
At the Royal Television Society (RTS) Awards on February 19, CNN International was crowned "News Channel of the Year" for the second year running, beating Sky News and the BBC News Channel; as well as won the coveted "Best News Coverage – International" category for its reporting of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines, beating ITN and BBC One. The network’s coverage of news events such as the Westgate … [Read more...] about RTS crowns CNN International “News Channel of the Year”
