Media release: Jane Muirhead named chair of TRC board

JaneMuirhead Aug2018

THE managing director of successful independent production company, Raise the Roof Productions, has been elected chair of TRC – one of the UK’s top training providers for TV and digital.

The charity provides high-end training for individuals and businesses in Scotland and throughout the nations and regions.

Jane Muirhead is managing director and co-founder of Raise the Roof Productions, where she is responsible for the strategic direction and overall running of the company.

She has overseen the company’s growth to become one of the fastest growing Indies in the UK and Channel 4’s biggest supplier in Scotland.

Jane joined the board of TRC in 2017 and takes on the role of chair in the organisation’s 20th year, having been established in 1998 to train new talent and support the independent production sector.

Joint managing directors of TRC, Claire Scally and Margaret Scott, said: “It’s a really exciting time for creative businesses in Scotland and throughout the Nations and Regions. We’re constantly developing our training output to adapt to industry demand and support the businesses that TRC work with. Jane has a wealth of experience in the industry and a track record of supporting talent, making her the perfect fit to lead the board in the next stage of TRC’s development.”

Jane Muirhead said: “It’s been an exciting experience working with TRC over the past year – they are the training provider that everyone in the indie sector in Scotland trusts to deliver training that delivers impact and results. I’m delighted to be leading the board in TRC’s 20th year.”

Jane will lead the board which includes other influential figures from the broadcast and digital sectors: Lee Beattie (Wire), Helen Blenkinsopp (BBC), D-I Brown (BBC), Andrew Chitty (AHRC), Stuart Cosgrove (writer and broadcaster), Andrew Dobbie (MadeBrave) and newly-appointed Angela Chan (Channel 4).

Notes for editors:

Jane Muirhead’s bio can be found at: https://trcmedia.org/about/our-board/jane-muirhead/
Full list of TRC board members: https://trcmedia.org/about/our-board/
Press contact: Michelle Conlin, marketing executive at TRC. michelle.conlin@trcmedia.org. 0141 223 8820.

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Contact: Michelle Conlin

Email: michelle.conlin@trcmedia.org