The Royal Television Society (RTS) has announced Rosie Nieder as the winner of its Young Technologist of the year Award.
An operational production engineer at the BBC, Nieder was selected for the award by a panel of judges chaired by independent consultant, Terry Marsh in recognition of her achievements.
Undertaking a post-graduate apprenticeship in broadcast engineering, Nieder trained at the BBC’s London Operations department and worked on outside broadcasts. While training, she led and innovated on vision engineering plans for The Traitors: Uncloaked and Radio 2’s Piano Room and In Concert, alongside work on programmes including Springwatch and Winterwatch. Nieder has also played a role in integration projects such as the renewal of the Radio Theatre’s gallery system.
Graduating from her apprenticeship with a distinction, she received a commendation from the Royal Aeronautical Engineering Society for her End Point Assessment submission. Additionally, Nieder has demonstrated production techniques at The Big Bang Fair and is part of the BBC’s mentor programme for new apprentices and the shortlisting team for recruiting new talent.
Presented in memory of AM Beresford-Cooke, the RTS Young Technologist Award aims to advance education in the science, technology and art of television and its allied fields.
Chair of the jury, Terry Marsh, said, “The standard of this year’s finalists was exceptionally high, making the judges’ decision a challenging one. Rosie stood out through her combination of technical excellence, innovation and clear potential to make a significant contribution to the future of our industry.”
Commenting on the award, Nieder said, “I’m thrilled to be named the RTS Young Technologist of the Year for 2026. Receiving this award is a huge honour, and I’m incredibly grateful to the RTS and the judging panel for this recognition. I’d like to thank the incredible team at the BBC, who have supported me throughout my postgraduate apprenticeship, and continue to help me develop in my current role. I’d also like to thank my partner, family and friends for their unwavering support, encouragement, and belief in me throughout this journey. I am excited to continue building my career in this ever-evolving industry, and I hope to use the opportunity this award provides to help inspire the next generation of broadcast engineers and support more young people as they begin their own journeys in our industry.”
Michael Grace, platform support engineer at Red Bee Media, was runner-up and recipient of the Coffey Award for Excellence in Technology 2026.
