b'16 Member News July 2022Professional DevelopmentA highly unusual FellowFor David Shield BA CEng FIET, SVP Global Director of Engineering & Technology at IMG, membership of the IET has been an invaluable point of difference throughout his broadcast engineering career. Becoming the only IET Fellow in broadcasting is the icing on the industry recognition cake. Davids career started with the BBC in 1979 as a Technical Operator in audio,IET Fellowship where he did a lot of music recording, sitcoms and dramas, as well as outsidebenefitsbroadcasts for sport. Having read about Fellowships on Ten years later he joined BSB as Head ofthe IET website, David felt sure Sound for the BSB Sports Channel, justthat his knowledge, experience as the satellite broadcasting industry wasand responsibilities in broadcast starting to take shape. Then Sky and BSBengineering would meet the eligibility merged to form BSkyB. Geostationarycriteria. Having a conversation satellites were enabling live broadcastingwith an IET Fellow (a former IMG around the world and in 1995, whensupplier), who offered to support his Premier League Football first started,application, David applied in February David had a very hands-on role in2021 and became an IET Fellow two David Shield BA CEng FIET, SVP Global Directorfacilitating its global transmission. weeks later. of Engineering & Technology at IMGIET Fellowship gives David tangible Tackling the benefits in terms of recognition. HeAdvice for would-said: It really means something when skills challenge I exchange business cards with otherbe IET Fellowsprofessionalsknowing that I have anWhen asked what he would say to In 2007, David joined his currentengineering background helps me to employerIMGthe worlds biggestearn their respect and trust. Havinganyone whos considering Fellowship, independent producer of sport. NowFIET after my name really is the icingDavid replied:an SVP Global Director, he leads aon the cake.115-strong team and has three direct reports: Director of Engineering, Director of Operations and DirectorDavids top fiveFellowship warrants of Technical Services.career moments the work that you do. It David recognises the value ofshows that you maintain Continuing Professional Development Achieving IET Fellowship the highest standards of (CPD) and emphasises this to his staff.Winning a team BAFTA for 2012 The skill sets needed by broadcastParalympic Games coverage integrity and excellence engineers are changing all the time, Working on the Rugby World in your work.he said. Keeping engineers abreast ofCup in 2003 when England wonthe changes and suitably qualified is a constant challenge. IET membershipCompleting the US $55 millionprovides a good way to make surerefit of IMGs Stockley Park base If, like me, youve reached a their personal development keepsAdding MIEE and CEng to hiscertain level in an organisation moving in the right direction. business card and are responsible for many staff, Fellowship provides further recognition of thisas well as Discover what IET Fellowship could mean for you by visiting:the knowledge and experience theiet.org/discoverfellowshipyouve gained along the way. After education, its the best thing you can do to further your career. Go for it!'