Kulthum Mohamed is working on the broadcaster’s Formula One coverage after gaining a First in sports journalism
A first-class graduate is driving ahead in world of sports journalism after landing a role at Sky Sports.
Kulthum Mohamed, who donned her academic cap and gown at the University of Central Lancashire last week, is now part of the production team working on the major broadcaster’s Formula One coverage.
On race weekends, the 21-year-old live logs the action, and tunes into all the drivers’ radios to see if there are any in race comments which should be aired or mentioned by one of the commentary team.
The Londoner also liaises with producers and acts as a studio runner, ensuring guests are picked up, taken to hair and make up and are guided to the correct studios.
Kulthum, from London, said: “I feel really excited for my future in television production and look forward to continuing to collaborate with people and working alongside likeminded individuals.
“It’s such a fast-paced industry to work in and there are so many options for future development. I’ve worked hard to get here but I’m grateful I’ve graduated with a First-class degree and have a got a role at such an iconic company.”
"I’ve worked hard to get here but I’m grateful I’ve graduated with a First-class degree and have a got a role at such an iconic company"
— New BA (Hons) Sports Journalism graduate Kulthum Mohamed
While completing her three-year BA (Hons) Sports Journalism course in Preston, Kulthum took advantage of the course’s close links with the sports journalism industry. She undertook placements with the BBC and Global and attended press conferences at in Manchester.
Kulthum commented: “I chose this course because of the opportunities available both in terms of work placements as well as course work. It allowed me to create work around a range of different sports whilst also partaking in University’s careers’ event which allowed me to network with people from broadcasting industries. I got placements at large broadcasters which saw me work on live programmes which were heard and seen around the region.
“I enjoyed the freedom to create work in which I wanted to focus on within sports. I have always wanted to use the platform provided as a sports journalist to tell stories within the sports industry that may go under the radar and this course allowed me to do so, with two examples being Muslim females in sports and Asian representation in sport.”
The former Eltham Hill Secondary School and BRIT School pupil, who praised the dedication of her tutors, added: “I moved up from London to Preston and loved my time at university. I made a lot of great friends and the cheap cost of living was also a huge bonus!”
Kulthum was one of 4,000 students who took to the graduation stage of the University’s Sir Tom Finney Centre.