dock10 announces new head of broadcast operations for post production

dock10, the leading media services business based at MediaCityUK, announces today the appointment of Brian Hardman as Head of Broadcast Operations for Post Production. Hardman joins from The Farm North, based in BBC North, where he worked as Director of Operations.

This newly created role demonstrates the importance placed on delivering excellent customer service at dock10, as it continues to expand its short form and long form service capabilities. Hardman will lead on technology and operational matters and report into Paul Austin, Head of Post Production.

Hardman brings a wealth of experience of assembling and managing teams of creatives and technologists to provide leading edge and innovative solutions for large-scale projects, and will become part of the dock10 senior team.

Commenting on his new role Hardman said; “I could not be more proud of what I have helped The Farm achieve over the past 4 years within BBC North, where we have developed and managed a team of over 60 people – but the opportunity to get back to the forefront of Post Production in a broader role is one that I look forward to immensely. I am delighted to be joining several friends and former colleagues in the talented dock10 team, who are doing some amazing and innovative work at the heart of MediaCityUK.”

Paul Austin, Head of Post Production, dock10 adds; “We are delighted that Brian will be joining us at this exciting time in our development. It is imperative that we continue to offer technical and operational excellence to our clients and there is no one better than Brian to ensure that we achieve that.”