Aug. 12, 2025

A conversation with Women in Media Network Producer Maddison Buckingham

A conversation with Women in Media Network Producer Maddison Buckingham

Host Sarah Burke interviews network producer Maddison Buckingham about her experiences thus far in the media industry, podcasting, and sports reporting.

Host Sarah Burke welcomes junior network producer Maddison Buckingham to discuss her journey into broadcasting and the challenges she faces in the current media landscape and job market. They explore Maddy's experiences in the industry, including her documentary project that received award nominations alongside industry colleagues, and her aspirations for the future in content creation and social media. She also compares her experiences behind-the-scenes to public-facing positions in media, particularly in sports. They discuss the challenges of gender dynamics in the industry, the impact of imposter syndrome on new graduates, and the evolving landscape of media in the digital age.

Check out Maddison's award-nominated documentary Power of the Paddle:

https://youtu.be/gnbw4DTov9o and follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maddybuckingham/


This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Find out more: ⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/womeninmedia⁠⁠⁠


Connect with Sarah and Women in Media Network:

⁠⁠⁠https://www.womeninmedia.network/⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/wimnetwork⁠⁠⁠

⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/burketalks

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