Stuart Kearey
About Stuart Kearey
Stuart Kearey is a Technical Operator and Engineer with extensive experience in the broadcasting industry, currently working at Thomson Reuters and BBC. He has held various roles at the BBC since 1987, including Lighting Supervisor and Vision Mixer, and has contributed to significant events such as the Olympic Games and Commonwealth Games.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Stuart Kearey has been employed at Thomson Reuters as a Technical Operator / Engineer since 2011. His role involves working in the Master Control Room located in Canary Wharf, London. Over the course of his tenure, he has contributed to various technical operations, ensuring the smooth functioning of broadcast systems.
Current Role at BBC
Stuart Kearey currently serves as a Vision Mixer / Technical Operator at the BBC, a position he has held since 2008. He works at both Television Centre in London and MediaCity in Salford, Manchester. In addition to this role, he has been a Lighting Supervisor / Studio Manager at BBC since 2012, overseeing lighting for various productions.
Previous Experience at BBC
Stuart Kearey has extensive experience with the BBC, having worked in various capacities from 1987 to 2009. His roles included Electronic Caption Technician, Graphics Technician, and Technical Operator / Assistant Editor. He also served as a Freelance Avid assistant for Eastenders and was involved in the Commonwealth Games 2010 as a Record Bank Operator.
Freelance Technical Operator
Since 2009, Stuart Kearey has operated as a Freelance Technical Operator under his own company, STUART KEAREY LIMITED. His work spans multiple locations, including Manchester, London, and Elstree. He has been responsible for managing studio operations and camera setups, particularly at MediaCity, Salford Quays.
Education and Early Career
Stuart Kearey attended Queensbury Upper School in Dunstable, Bedfordshire, from 1976 to 1979. His early career included a position as Photographer / Laboratory Manager at Calvert Photography from 1980 to 1987, where he developed foundational skills in photography and technical operations.