OBS Broadcast Training 2026
The countdown to the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympic Games has officially begunnot just for the athletes, but for the next generation of sports broadcasting talent as well. With seamless precision and the spotlight ever focused on innovation, the Olympic Broadcasting Services (OBS) has officially flung open the doors to its coveted Broadcast Training Programme for 2026. And if you’re a student with a passion for the action behind the action, consider this your golden ticket.
Step Behind the Camera: The Real Olympic Experience
Organized by the OBS in collaboration with local partners in Italy, the Broadcast Training Programme (BTP) offers university students a front-row seat to the inner workings of Olympic broadcasting. But spoilers aheadthis is no spectator sport. Students will dive straight into hands-on roles during the Games, working alongside seasoned professionals on-site in Milano and Cortina d’Ampezzo.
From camera operations and audio engineering to logistics and venue coordination, the BTP leaves no broadcast stone unturned. This comprehensive training isn’t just about building CVs; it’s about building careers. Several past participants have gone on to broadcast Olympic events and even land jobs with major media outlets.
Who’s Eligible and How to Apply?
Open to college and university students currently enrolled in Italian institutions, the programme is designed to unearth and nurture local talent. Students from fields such as media production, communications, journalism, sports science, and even engineering are encouraged to apply.
Applications are now live, and the process is as rigorous as it is rewarding. The OBS, keen on recruiting not only technical expertise but also the Olympic values of excellence, respect, and friendship, will screen for aptitude, attitude, and a genuine passion for sports storytelling.
Key Criteria:
- Be enrolled in an Italian university during the training period
- Fluent in English and/or Italian
- Interest or background in media, production, broadcasting, or sports
Why This Programme Matters
Let’s put it this way: broadcasting the Olympics isn’t simply about pointing cameras and rolling tape. It’s about capturing history while it’s being made. The OBS sets the global broadcasting benchmark, delivering Olympic content to billions across the globeand the BTP throws students right into the heart of that mission.
By turning host city classrooms into training grounds for future broadcasters, the programme ensures a unique blend of local involvement and international standards. It’s a signal to students that their careers don’t have to wait until graduationthey can begin under the Olympic rings.
“Our goal is to provide young professionals with unparalleled exposure to live sports broadcasting, opening career pathways that extend far beyond the Games themselves,” said Yiannis Exarchos, OBS Chief Executive Officer.
A Proven Legacy of Talent
This isn’t OBS’s first training sprint. Similar programmes were a smash hit during previous editions of the Games, including Tokyo 2020 and Beijing 2022. Thousands of students have walked away with not just new skills but a new perspectiveone that only comes from experiencing the largest multi-sport event on Earth from behind the scenes.
The result? A pipeline of skilled, flexible, and Olympics-ready professionals. And in an industry where speed, accuracy, and creativity are king, that kind of training is priceless.
From Students to Storytellers
Whether it’s capturing the crescendo of a gold-medal figure skate or orchestrating the seamless transfer of live footage from mountaintop to monitor, the students lucky enough to earn a spot in the BTP will be tasked with making the magic happen. They’ll become the quiet architects behind billions of unforgettable Olympic memories.
Milano Cortina 2026 will offer the obsBP class of 2026 front-row seatsnot in the stands, but at the controls. Fast-paced, high-pressure, and bursting with once-in-a-lifetime moments, it’s an adventure tailored for those bold enough to point their lens toward excellence and say, “Action.”
Applications Are OpenAre You In?
The opportunity to learn from the masterminds of Olympic broadcasting doesn’t come every dayor every Olympics. The BTP isn’t just a training programme; it’s the starting gate to a career running parallel with Olympic excellence. If you think you’ve got the focus, the flair, and the fuel for this journey, applications are ongoing.
The Games await. And behind the cameras, the next generation of sports storytellers will take center stage.
