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Nick Ransom
Neurodiversity
Diversity and Inclusion
Workplace Culture
Transform neurodiversity representation with Nick Ransom, speaker and neurodiversity consultant. Nick works with media organisations to improve inclusion and accessibility, delivering award-nominated expertise from his experience at BBC, ITV, and Sky Sports.
Filmmaker
Neurodiversity Awareness
Autism Awareness
Journalist
Thought Leader
Broadcaster
Inclusion
Influencer
Inspirational
Nick Ransom is a journalist and neurodiversity consultant who has made significant strides in sports media, becoming a respected neurodivergent voice. Diagnosed as autistic, he has leveraged his unique perspective to advocate for improved inclusion and accessibility within the industry. His work spans various platforms, including the BBC, ITV, Channel 5, and Sky Sports, where he has reported on a diverse range of subjects.
Nick's journey into media began with a passion for storytelling, nurtured through years of content creation and a degree in Television and Radio from the University of Salford. His commitment to neurodiversity led him to establish the Neurodiverse Media Community, a platform aimed at connecting neurodivergent creatives and enhancing their representation in the media. This initiative has grown to over 500 members, fostering collaboration between neurodivergent talent and industry professionals.
As an assistant producer on the award-winning BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds, Nick contributed to a groundbreaking documentary that highlights the experiences of autistic individuals. His efforts have not gone unnoticed; he has been nominated for the 'One to Watch – On Air' Award at the SJA Awards and has received accolades for his work in specialist factual programming.
Nick's advocacy extends beyond his own experiences. He regularly consults with broadcasters and production companies to improve accessibility for neurodivergent individuals, believing that diversity within the media can drive innovation and progress. He is dedicated to educating others about the importance of neuroinclusion, ensuring that the stories told in media reflect the true spectrum of human experience.
Through his work, Nick aims to create a more equitable media landscape, where neurodivergent voices are not only heard but celebrated. His insights and experiences make him a valuable contributor to discussions on representation and accessibility in the media.
Topics, sessions and talks
Nick Ransom helps individuals, teams and leaders get to grips with neurodiversity. What is it? What’s the best language to use should I meet someone? What processes and documentation can put be in place to help neurodivergent colleagues? Covering learnings of the award-winning Inside Our Autistic Minds series, reasonable adjustments and more, this presentation is good for anyone new to the subject and keen to get started.
Nick Ransom explores nifty tricks to make life in the workplace easier, whether you are neurodivergent or not. In this fun but enlightening interactive session, you’ll learn more about yourself and your fellow colleagues. This presentation is good for anyone looking to learn more about how they work and general accessibility / adjustments in the workplace.
Nick Ransom helps producers, journalists and students refine their on-air approach to neurodiversity. With more contributors identified as neurodivergent every single day, this session explores how to sensitively explore their stories and mindset in journalism and programming. With insight from award-winning series Inside Our Autistic Minds, this session looks at language and how you can provide realistic, positive representation while also exploring the hardships. This session is perfect for people working in editorial roles.
Nick Ransom helps students embrace diversity in their work. Exploring representation, language and outreach, this session helps aspiring journalists report more inclusively. Through practical examples and interactive discussions, this session will equip students with the tools to approach stories thoughtfully, connect with diverse audiences and challenge stereotypes. It is ideal for anyone looking to report with authenticity and social impact.
Nick Ransom explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and neurodiversity, exploring how generative AI can empower neurodivergent individuals in the media. From accessibility tools to content creation aids, this session highlights practical applications while tackling ethical considerations and biases in AI systems. Attendees will leave with insights into leveraging AI to promote inclusivity and productivity, making this an essential session for organisations and institutions invested in supporting neurodivergent media professionals.
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Nick Ransom draws on his experience as assistant producer on the BBC documentary series Inside Our Autistic Minds to ground sessions in case studies and editorial insight. He structures presentations around practical frameworks, covering language guidance, reasonable adjustments, and workplace accessibility tools, with interactive elements used to apply learning directly to participants' own contexts.
Nick Ransom's sessions cover neurodiversity fundamentals, neuro-inclusive workplace practices, and responsible media portrayal of neurodivergent individuals. He is an autistic journalist and neurodiversity consultant whose credits include assistant producer on the BBC's award-winning documentary series Inside Our Autistic Minds and founder of the Neurodiverse Media Community, which has grown to over 500 members.
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