Ruth ParfittSound | |||
| PROFILE | |||
Highly experienced freelance Outside Broadcast Audio Engineer for 12 years, including 10 years freelance; working across major international and domestic sporting events, royal events, and a variety of others. Technically proficient and highly adaptable, with extensive experience rigging and operating audio equipment on the field of play and in demanding live broadcast environments. A strong problem solver who remains calm and effective under pressure.
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| EXPERIENCE: Credits | |||
| European Athletics Birmingham 2026 | NEP for BBC | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Royal Welsh Agricultural Show | NEP for S4C | Events | Sound Assistant/PSC Audio |
| Snooker World Championships/Seniors 2025 & 2026 | Cloudbass for BBC | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Tennis Grand Slams Wimbledon/French Open/US Open/Australian Open | Gravity/TNT USA/Eurosport | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Milano Cortina Winter Olympics 2026 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Manager |
| WSL 2024-2026 | Vivid for Sky | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Songs of Praise 2016-2026 | Timeline for BBC | Music | Sound Assistant |
| Rugby World Cup 2025 | NEP for Host | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| VJ Day 2025 | Cloudbass for BBC | Events | Sound Assistant |
| 6 Nations Rugby 2014-2026 | Gravity for BBC/ITV | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Squid Game: The Challenge Series 1 & Series 2 | NEP for Netflix | Quiz / Game Show | Sound Assistant |
| Paris Olympics 2024 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Manager |
| Paralympics Paris 2024 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Manager |
| Rugby World Cup France 2023 | NEP for Host | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Royal Coronation | Timeline for BBC | Events | Sound Assistant |
| Beijing Winter Olympics 2022 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Manager |
| World Cup Qatar 2022 | Timeline for BBC | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Tokyo Olympics 2020 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Manager |
| Saudi Cup Horse Racing | IMG | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| UEFA Women's Euros | Timeline TV | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Tonight At The London Palladium | Arena TV for ITV | Light Entertainment | Sound Assistant |
| The World Cup of Pool | CTV OB | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| RBS 6 Nations Rugby | ITV | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Anglo Welsh Cup Rugby | BT Sport | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Guinness Pro12 Rugby | Sky Sports | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| European Rugby Champions Cup | Sky Sports | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| RFU Championship | Sky Sports | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Paralympic Games Rio 2016 | OBS | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Olympic Games Rio 2016 | OBS | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| FA Cup Football | BBC | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Premier League Football | BT Sport | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Rugby 7s: Grand Prix Series | Sky Sports | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| The Folk Awards | BBC | Awards Show | Sound Assistant |
| The Soap Awards | ITV | Awards Show | Sound Assistant |
| Glastonbury Festival | BBC | Music | Sound Assistant |
| Trooping The Colour | BBC | Events | Sound Assistant |
| Goodwood Festival of Speed & Revival | Arena TV | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| VE Day Celebrations | BBC | Events | Sound Assistant |
| Champions League Football | ITV | Sport | Sound Assistant |
| Sunday Night at the Palladium | ITV | Light Entertainment | Sound Assistant |
| The Royal Variety Performance | BBC One | Light Entertainment | Sound Assistant |
| Winter Olympic Games Sochi 2014 | OBS | Sport | CCR Operator/Installer |
| Olympic Games London 2012 | OBS | Sport | Commentary Systems Warehouse Assistant |
| CONTACT DETAILS |
For all bookings please call (+44) 020 7287 6110 or email hello@tovs.co.uk
| EDUCATION |
SSR, Manchester (2009 – 2011): Diploma in Audio Engineering Techniques & Technology.
Deep Blue Sound College, Plymouth (2006 – 2008): BTEC in Music Technology.
| ADDITIONAL INFO |
- Full, clean driving license
- First Aid at Work Certificate
- Highly computer literate, with the capability of learning new software and systems very easily
- Technically-minded, great problem-solver
- Soldering/maintenance – experience with carrying out basic repairs on audio equipment
- Cabling skills – termination/installation/management
- Fantastic people skills, honed over the years in positions that have demanded it
| EXPERIENCE: Employment | |||
| 2014 - 2016 | Floor Sound Engineer ARENA TV | ||