Simon Gerald Nichol

Senior broadcast and media technology professional with more than 25 years' experience across television, streaming, OTT, IPTV, channel management, scheduling, playout, media systems and digital product development. Experienced in designing and delivering practical technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, support new revenue opportunities and help media businesses launch and manage modern broadcast and streaming services. A hands-on consultant and technical leader with a strong understanding of the full media workflow—from content management, metadata and scheduling through to transmission, EPG distribution, OTT platforms and audience-facing applications.

Founder / Managing Director / Media Technology Consultant - Nichol Media

(2013-01)

• Provide consultancy and hands-on technical leadership to broadcasters, media companies, streaming services and digital media businesses.
• Design and develop OTT, IPTV and streaming solutions, including channel operations, playout, scheduling, EPG workflows, content management and digital distribution.
• Support the development of bespoke software, applications and media technology platforms, with a focus on improving operational efficiency and creating new commercial opportunities.
• Provide specialist support across broadcast operations, editing, presentation, transmission, scheduling, systems integration, technical troubleshooting and media compliance.
• Work with a broad range of broadcasters and media organisations, including TVC News, Extreme Sports, Afrosport, RepDat TV, Showmedia, Vox Africa, London Live, AMD, Community Channel, Bloomberg Africa, Sino, Drivin Movie Channel, Shopping Nation and Yanga TV.
• Develop and advise on modern media platforms, including live streaming, FAST/linear channels, VOD services, EPG systems, AI-assisted content workflows and digital applications.

Sessional Football Coach, Devon - Chelsea Football Club Foundation - Devon

• Deliver football coaching sessions to young players, supporting technical development, teamwork, confidence and personal development.

Channel Management & Scheduling Executive - AMD

(2014-10 - 2015-02)

• Planned and constructed programme rotations and schedules across four television channels.
• Maintained EPG data for clients across African broadcast platforms and supported channel transmission operations.
• Edited programme and movie content, coordinated cross-channel promotions and managed media in multiple formats.

Channel Management & Scheduling Executive - Canis Media

(2013-03 - 2013-10)

• Managed programme scheduling, EPG data, airtime sales patterns and client reporting.
• Trained staff on scheduling systems and supported the development of efficient operational workflows.

Scheduler / Editor / Consultant - HITV Channel

(2011-10 - 2013-02)

• Managed scheduling operations, staff training, commercial insertion and programme rotations using Phoenix 7 systems.
• Edited programmes and promotional content using Avid systems and maintained scheduling data integrity.

Senior Scheduler - Real Estate TV

(2004-09 - 2008-04)

• Constructed high-level programming strategies using BARB data and managed schedules for Sky TV, Virgin Media, Broadband TV and BT Vision.
• Managed commercial rotations, airtime sales, EPG maintenance, programme reports, music returns and IPTV content preparation.
• Supported the launch of new media and IPTV channels across web-based platforms.

Senior Scheduler / Scheduler - TV Travel Shop

(1998-08 - 2004-08)

• Led scheduling operations and supported transmission planning for TV Travel Shop 1 and 2.
• Managed live studio schedules, programme and event data, staff training, technical troubleshooting and compliance checks.

BTEC First Diploma - Leisure Studies - Mid Kent College

Swadelands Secondary School