<div>A familiar face on national news bulletins across the UK with BBC Sport, Natalie Pirks has enjoyed a long and varied career. From starting out with Setanta Sports where she was expected to be the camera operator, editor and reporter, she tells Alison how she's seen everything in the media.<br><br>Follow Alison on Twitter, Instagram and TikTok @AliBenderTV</div>

S1: Reshmin Chowdhury from BT Sport

Talent Takes Time is a series of conversations with people who work in sports media: from presenters, pundits, commentators and reporters to media trainers, executive producers and heads of channel. 

It’s an insight into this ruthless industry, focussing on the challenges and harsh truths for anyone who wants to enter the industry, or is curious to learn more about what goes on behind the scenes. 

It is presented by Alison Bender who has spent 20 years in the industry as a producer and presenter. 

If you’d like to learn more, make sure you follow her on all her social channels @alibendertv and go to www.alisonbender.com/skills for her free tips on getting into the industry.

The series is produced as part of the HWY61 Network. For more podcasts like this one, visit www.HWY61.media
