Celebrating Women in the Industry posted: 11/04/2021
Meet NEPs Sjoukje Lezwijn and Suzan Peetoom joukje Lezwijn and Suzan Peetoom
NEP has been recognizing International Women's Day for the last few weeks by celebrating women's achievements in broadcasting and live events. Over the years, we have seen a rising movement of women taking on more roles in these industries and there are amazing professional opportunities and career paths for women. Today, we highlight Sjoukje Lezwijn, AV Assistant for Faber Audiovisuals, and Suzan Peetoom, Client Manager for NEP The Netherlands. We hope their stories will inspire more women to consider a career in our industries. If you or someone you know is interested in applying to NEP, make sure to visit https://www.nepgroup.com/career/careers#openings to view all of our current openings.
About Sjoukje
Sjoukje Lezwijn is an AV Assistant for Faber Audiovisuals in the Netherlands. Acquired by NEP in 2014, Faber is a leading European company providing solutions for complete audiovisual productions. She began working for Faber in 2018 immediately after completing her video production education. Her main responsibilities as an AV Assistant include helping to build LED-screens, camera work, remote camera work and AV installations.
What sparked your interest in the industry?
From a young age I have always loved filming and editing videos, and when I came across a video production school, I immediately fell in love with this industry; seeing all the cameras and equipment there was amazing. Thats where I started my video education and training. After that I started working at Faber Audiovisuals.
What do you consider to be the most significant achievement(s) of your career so far?
Being a part of huge live shows in venues and putting together amazing shows with my colleagues are significant achievements we make from time to time. Doing this makes you appreciate this field a lot.
Can you see any signs that the historical gender imbalance in the industry may be starting to shift?
As education and awareness about the industry and surrounding topics continues to grow, I see more women getting involved. For example, in my video production school, we were the first class with almost all women, which had never happened there before. So I hope this will continue and bring even more women to this amazing industry that is full of potential!
What is your advice for women who are looking to get into the industry?
Follow your ambitions and hold on to them, sometimes you will have to overcome some difficulties but the happiness it brings you to follow your ambitions and dreams will outweigh them all in every single way.
About Suzan
Suzan Peetoom is Client Manager for NEP The Netherlands located in Hilversum. She began working for NEP in July of 2013 and is responsible for several national accounts. One account she is currently managing is the Eurovision Song Contest, which is going to be held in the Netherlands this year. Before coming to NEP, Suzan studied hotel management and worked for several hotel chains over the course of nine years.
What sparked your interest in the industry?
I have a background in hospitality from my education and career in hotel management. A former boss who was working at NEP at that time wanted to expand the sales team with people with a hospitality background. I knew that this was a unique opportunity for me to start in this completely new world and I havent regretted it for a second. This industry is comparable with the hospitality industry - extremely vibrant and subject to continuous change. It continues to spark my interest everyday.
Can you see any signs that the historical gender imbalance in the industry may be starting to shift?
Yes, definitely. Compared to eight years ago, there were only men in almost any of the positions. Now, there continues to be more women in various roles. I am proud that NEP is acknowledging not only gender imbalance but lack of diversity of all types in the industry.
What is your advice for women who are looking to get into the industry?
Just do it! From day one, I have felt hugely valued and respected by everyone working at NEP. The industry was completely new to me but I never felt that I was disrespected because I am a woman with hardly any technical background and experience. On the contrary, everyone took the time to answer my questions, showed interest in my background, wanted to give me the technical explanation in detail with the aim that I could grow in this industry. I believe that one of the core values of a NEP employee is authenticity. As the years progressed, I always felt appreciated for my contribution to the company. I wish every woman could work for such a company one day.
What do you consider to be the most significant achievement(s) of your career so far?
All the significant achievements I have made within NEP cannot be attributed to one person. NEPs strength is that with every major tender, you always have a team of specialists with enormous passion for the profession, who motivate each other to go the extra mile and have the eagerness to win the deal...together. I also believe that I can make a fantastic offer, but the real difference is made by my colleagues during the broadcast registration.
Very cliche, but here I really think that one team ensures that achievements are accomplished.
Most recent headlines
05/01/2027
Worlds first 802.15.4ab-UWB chip verified by Calterah and Rohde & Schwarz to be ...
07/10/2026
Dalet, a leading technology and service provider for media-rich organizations, today announced the latest Long-Term Supported (LTS) release of Dalet Flex. Build...
06/09/2026
June 9 2026, 23:00 (PDT) Dolby and MagentaTV Bring Fans Closer to the FIFA Worl...
19/08/2026
As the cost of IP nears price parity with traditional SDI, Reynolds argues that ...
19/08/2026
A private 5G bubble was chosen instead of traditional broadcast RF for the race ...
19/08/2026
(L-R) Rafael Manuel and Isabel Sicat attend the Filipi ana premiere during the 2026 Sundance Film Festival at The Ray Theatre on January 23, 2026, in Park Cit...
19/08/2026
Studio owners invited to have their say on rates cuts
The Music Producers Guild (MPG) are inviting UK-based studios to take part in an in-depth survey that ...
19/08/2026
Vintage-inspired desktop interface revealed
Harrison's latest hardware offering sees them head into the world of audio interfaces, delivering a 10-in/12...
19/08/2026
Granular effect remains locked to scale and tempo
Described as your dream granular effect , Minimal Audio's latest creation is capable of turning any s...
19/08/2026
First polyphonic SWAM instrument incoming
Audio Modeling's latest physical-modelling orchestral instrument is just around the corner, and is now availab...
19/08/2026
World Cup Games Generate 84 Billion Minutes Across FOX, Fox Sports 1 and NBCU...
19/08/2026
July brought typical peak-holiday drops in viewership, driven primarily by viewers stepping away from screens and a visible decline in reach across both traditi...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Henry joins BCE as the company accelerates its commercial strategy and expands its international presence across the media, broadcast and technology markets. He...
19/08/2026
iWedia, a leading provider of software solutions for connected TV devices, today announced a major milestone in Android platform optimization with the successfu...
19/08/2026
NTP Technology announces that ST 2110-30 audio-over-IP connectivity with AES67 and RAVENNA capabilities is now available for the brand's world-class audio i...
19/08/2026
Net Insight has been selected to provide its Nimbra platform by the service provider Big Blue Marble, formerly ORS Group, as the core media transport solution f...
19/08/2026
LiveU has supported Coventry City FC and several other top-flight UK football clubs through one of their most demanding live production challenges of the year, ...
19/08/2026
Nature Seekers Documentary Shot with Blackmagic URSA Cine 12K LF
Brie Clayton August 18, 2026
0 Comments
Filming endangered turtles required camera...
19/08/2026
Neyrinck Brings D-Control Consoles Back to Life on Apple Silicon with D-Control ...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Share
Copy link
Facebook
X
Linkedin
Bluesky
Email...
19/08/2026
Riedel Communications today announced that Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Perth, Australia, implemented a comprehensive communications infrastructure that brin...
19/08/2026
QuickLink, a leading provider of award-winning video production and remote guest contribution solutions, will spotlight a major leap forward in remote guest con...
19/08/2026
Integrated platform melds media asset management, playout automation and newsroom workflows
EMAM, PlayBox Neo and SNEWS have officially launched Nuvex, a conne...
19/08/2026
Screen Australia releases the Private Investment Toolkit to strengthen screen in...
19/08/2026
Do Aussies truly value local content? Unpacking Screen Currency 2026 with Deirdr...
19/08/2026
There's an early Christmas gift for Bookish fans, as UKTV confirms the re-commission of the hit U&alibi drama, created by and starring Mark Gatiss. Viewers ...
19/08/2026
Wednesday 19 August 2026
Sky gives sports fans the chance to watch multiple liv...
19/08/2026
On Saturday September 5 Katie Taylor will step into the ring for the fight of her life against Flora Pili in front of 80,000 fans in Croke Park. A legendary fig...
18/08/2026
SportStream 2026, a free three-day virtual event, will take place September 15-17. One registration provides access to all three days of live programming and on...
18/08/2026
BeckTV will introduce BeckFlow to the European market at IBC2026, demonstrated on the Providius stand (10.F53).
BeckFlow is a web-based schematic documentation...
18/08/2026
Boland Communications will introduce a SMPTE ST 2110 input option for its 4K monitors at IBC2026, along with a new 55-inch super-narrow bezel display for video ...
18/08/2026
Dolby Laboratories and the Seattle Seahawks have announced a partnership integrating Dolby OptiView into the Seahawks' live streaming coverage, making the S...
18/08/2026
For BMG Executive Producer of Sports Production, Graham Taylor, producing live s...
18/08/2026
TMRW Sports has appointed Rufus Hack as President of Golf, a newly created role in which he will lead the company's golf businesses including TGL presented ...
18/08/2026
SMT will provide race technology for FOX Sports' coverage of the Freedom 250 Grand Prix of Washington, D.C. on August 23, when the NTT INDYCAR SERIES races ...
18/08/2026
The live, YouTube-native roundtables combine fan voices, credentialed reporters,...
18/08/2026
Behind The Mic provides a roundup of recent news regarding on-air talent, includ...
18/08/2026
The industry legend sounds off on replacing the Heat's iconic Medusa score...
18/08/2026
William F. Rasmussen, the sports fan-turned broadcaster and entrepreneur whose out-of-the-box idea of a 24-hour cable sports network, ESPN, changed forever the ...
18/08/2026
DAZN Group has completed its acquisition of ViewLift, a provider of streaming and digital solutions for sports content owners. The acquisition was first announc...
18/08/2026
The American Association of Professional Baseball (AAPB) has added SI TV, Sports Illustrated's 24/7 streaming channel, as a broadcast partner for the remain...
18/08/2026
The Esports Foundation has announced that the inaugural Esports Nations Cup (ENC), originally scheduled for November 2026 in Riyadh, will be postponed to Novemb...
18/08/2026
Diversified has announced a new Global Managed Services Practice, consolidating the company's managed services capabilities into one organization. Rob Mello...
18/08/2026
Appear has completed a proof of concept with Thoroughbred Racing Productions (TRP), demonstrating multi-camera remote live production over bonded 5G cellular an...
Celebrating Women in the Industry posted: 11/04/2021 
