Lee Ford
Many of our listeners and readers will know that SLTV – awarded the licence to operate the new local digital TV channel for Sheffield – will work in partnership with Sheffield Live! 93.2fm, the city’s community radio.
Sheffield Live! will become the first cross platform local and community media service in the UK, available on radio, TV, web and mobile.
The local TV channel will be broadcast on Freeview (Channel 8), Virgin cable and the Internet, carrying local news, music, arts, community affairs, sports and entertainment. The channel will encourage local talent and support local media producers.
We’re delighted to announce that Sheffield Community Media, the SLTV holding company, has appointed Lee Ford, an experienced television, video and film producer, to the role of SLTV Launch Manager, a six month appointment.
Lee is Sheffield based and is a highly experienced television, video and film producer – and radio broadcaster. He’s presented shows on BBC Radio Sheffield (and BBC Radio Leeds) as well as producing and shooting programmes, films, music videos and commercials for many broadcasters and clients.
Lee commented: “It’s going to be exciting and a great pleasure to bring SLTV to launch. Sheffield is diverse city, crammed with creativity and needs a television channel that reflects how unique this city is. SLTV will finally provide our city’s folk with the television coverage they want and deserve. There are many challenges ahead but I can’t wait to our launch date.”
Steve Buckley, chair of the SLTV Ltd board, said: “SLTV will be an open, diverse and inclusive channel, locally owned, and a great opportunity for the city to showcase local talent and creativity and to build the digital and creative economy. After much interest in the launch manager role we are delighted to have Lee in post, bringing a wealth of varied experience to take SLTV to launch.”
What next?
- Our current call for programme proposals is open until the end of the month.