Pair will work on range of BT Sport content, including the Champions League Final
BT Sport and EE are searching for a BSL commentary or presenting duo for BT Sport programming.
The New Signing campaign hopes to give the two commentators or presenters the opportunity to train with BT Sport before working on a range of programming next season, including the Champions League Final and Disability Cup.
The scheme is open to anyone to apply who would like the opportunity to enhance BT Sport’s football coverage through BSL – the two people selected will have the opportunity to add their own BSL commentary to some key footballing moments on BT Sport, whilst documenting their journey across BT Sport and online next year. More on how to apply can be found here.
Pete Jeavons, marketing communications director, BT & EE, said: “As lead partner of The FA, EE is committed to enhance access to football for everyone. Our New Signing partnership with BT Sport will not only make key BT Sport programming more accessible, but provide a unique opportunity for two BSL experts to develop their careers in sport broadcast.”
Jamie Hindhaugh, head of BT Sport, added: “BT Sport is committed to providing the best possible experience for anyone who loves watching football on TV. We are working hard to make our programming as accessible as possible and we have a range of exciting initiatives planned for the season ahead. It’s fantastic to be able to work with EE to create more BSL content for our viewers.”
Amanda Casson Webb, joint chief executive, Royal Association for Deaf (RAD) people, commented: “RAD’s vision is a future of opportunity, achievement and equality for deaf people. We are passionate about collaborating with organisations that share our aspiration - and are proud to have partnered BT Sport on ‘New Signing’, a project that we welcome as a real step-change for the Deaf Community. We look forward to seeing more deaf talent and BSL commentary on mainstream TV.”
Teri Devine, associate director for inclusion at Royal National Institute for Deaf people, said: “We applaud BT Sport and EE for their ‘New Signing’ initiative. British Sign Language (BSL) is the first language of 87,000 Deaf people in the UK and they have a right to enjoy football games as much as anyone. Representation matters, and we are thrilled that this opportunity will lead to thousands of Deaf football fans being able to watch and engage with the ‘beautiful game’. For support or information, please visit RNID.org.uk.”
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