Nick Ransom | Consultancy

Consultancy

Having worked in media for nearly seven years, I now offer consultancy services, in a bid to improve industry neurodiversity.

I can discuss the following areas. Of course, get in touch if you'd like me to cover something else.

My experience of working in TV and media
Being an assistant producer on award-winning BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds (watch on BBC iPlayer)
Making into the media being neurodivergent and how to grow your career
Media representation of neurodiversity
Accessibility and reasonable adjustments in the media
Reaching neurodivergent talent and recruitment processes
Working day-to-day with neurodivergent talent
Perspectives from the Neurodiverse Media Community

Keen to work together? Drop me an email by clicking here.

Who I've worked with so far

What presentation suits you?

Neurodiversity: the basics (staff / managers)

This training helps anyone in TV 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.

Creating a neuro-inclusive environment: Tools, strategies and inclusive practices (staff / managers)

This training explores nifty tricks andto make life in the workplace easier, whether you are neurodivergent or not. In this fun but enlightening interactive workshop, 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.

Responsible reporting / portrayals of neurodiversity (producers / journalists / students)

This session refines your on-air approach to neurodiversity, exploring how to sensitively portray neurodivergent contributors in journalism. With insights from Inside Our Autistic Minds, it covers language, positive representation, and addressing challenges. This session is ideal for editorial professionals aiming to provide realistic, respectful portrayals of neurodiversity.

AI and neurodiversity in the media (staff / producers / journalists / students)

This session explores how AI can empower neurodivergent individuals in the media, focusing on accessibility tools and content creation aids. It also addresses ethical considerations and biases in AI systems, providing insights into leveraging AI for inclusivity and productivity. This session is ideal for organisations supporting neurodivergent media professionals.

Diversity and inclusion in newsgathering (higher education students)

This session helps students embrace diversity in journalism by exploring representation, language and outreach. Through practical examples and discussions, students will gain tools to report inclusively, connect with diverse audiences and challenge stereotypes. This session is ideal for aspiring university journalists looking to report with authenticity and social impact.

Inside the media: A neurodivergent view (students aged 11+ / available to SEN students)

This session provides a neurodivergent perspective on media. Covering topics like bias, fake news and influence, students will explore how news is shaped and its impact on society. Through discussions on media representation and neurodivergent inclusion, students will develop critical thinking skills and learn to challenge stereotypes in media narratives.

Fancy a bit of everything or want to know the cost? Click here to get in touch.

Here's some of what you can expect...

Dynamic collage of Nick's career with 'Welcome!' text

A definition of the word 'neurodiverse' as part of a presentation

Positive traits associated with being neurodivergent are dotted around the slide of a presentation

Cliches written above Muhammad Ali and Superman next to the words 'a superpower'

'Scheduled check ins' is written on a presentation slide below a photo of co-workers in a meeting room on a video call

You can see what I've been up to most recently on my news page here.

The below showcases my work before becoming a neurodiversity consultant in late 2022.

Nick's PACT article published in November 2022 with him holding a camera

PACT Neurodiversity article
In November 2022, I wrote on PACT's website about the cultural and commercial importance of hiring minds that think differently.

Neurodiversity Breakfast with IMG Studios
In September 2022, I spoke to staff at sports production company IMG Studios about being autistic and how we can improve.

PACT/thinkBIGGER! panel with Steve Brown
In September 2022, I joined Steve Brown on a panel discussing disability in TV as part of National Inclusion Week.

Appearance at The Autism Show
In June 2022, I spoke at The Autism Show in Manchester, reflecting on my experiences in TV and on Chris Packham's Inside Our Autistic Minds.

Interview with SIGN for Industry Voices
In January 2021, I was interviewed as part of research conducted by the Screen Industries Growth Network.

The Neurodiverse Media Community
In August 2020, I set up the Neurodiverse Media Community, a private group on Facebook. It is still growing in members.

BBC Diversi-tea Staff Stories event
In February 2020, I addressed colleagues at the BBC at MediaCityUK and described how a diagnosis 'changed my life'.

Workshops with neurodiverse charity
In October 2020, I teamed up with Starling, who provide inclusive creative workshops for socially isolated young people.

Interview with the National Autistic Society
In June 2020, I spoke to the UK's leading autism charity about the importance of the representation in the media.

Full Nations and Regions Conference speech
In 2018, I spoke at a media conference in Salford encouraging the industry not to just 'paint stereotypes', but to 'draw a rainbow of life'.

Consultancy

Having worked in media for nearly seven years, I now offer consultancy services, in a bid to improve industry neurodiversity. I can discuss the following areas. Of course, get in touch if you'd like me to cover something else.

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My experience of working in TV and media

Being an assistant producer on award-winning BBC series Inside Our Autistic Minds (watch on BBC iPlayer)

Making into the media being neurodivergent and how to grow your career

Media representation of neurodiversity

Accessibility and reasonable adjustments in the media

Reaching neurodivergent talent and recruitment processes

Working day-to-day with neurodivergent talent

Perspectives from the Neurodiverse Media Community

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Read more about neurodiversity and my thoughts on the media industry by clicking here.

Who I've worked with so far

What presentation suits you?

Neurodiversity: the basics (staff / managers)

​

Creating a neuro-inclusive environment: Tools, strategies and inclusive practices (staff / managers)

​

Responsible reporting / portrayals of neurodiversity (producers / journalists / students)

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AI and neurodiversity in the media (staff / producers / journalists / students)

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Diversity and inclusion in newsgathering (higher education students)

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Here's some of what you can expect...

You can see what I've been up to most recently on my news page here. The below showcases my work before becoming a neurodiversity consultant in late 2022.

PACT Neurodiversity article In November 2022, I wrote on PACT's website about the cultural and commercial importance of hiring minds that think differently.

Neurodiversity Breakfast with IMG Studios In September 2022, I spoke to staff at sports production company IMG Studios about being autistic and how we can improve.

PACT/thinkBIGGER! panel with Steve Brown In September 2022, I joined Steve Brown on a panel discussing disability in TV as part of National Inclusion Week.

Appearance at The Autism Show In June 2022, I spoke at The Autism Show in Manchester, reflecting on my experiences in TV and on Chris Packham's Inside Our Autistic Minds.

Interview with SIGN for Industry Voices In January 2021, I was interviewed as part of research conducted by the Screen Industries Growth Network.

The Neurodiverse Media Community In August 2020, I set up the Neurodiverse Media Community, a private group on Facebook. It is still growing in members.

BBC Diversi-tea Staff Stories event In February 2020, I addressed colleagues at the BBC at MediaCityUK and described how a diagnosis 'changed my life'.

Workshops with neurodiverse charity In October 2020, I teamed up with Starling, who provide inclusive creative workshops for socially isolated young people.

Interview with the National Autistic Society In June 2020, I spoke to the UK's leading autism charity about the importance of the representation in the media.

Full Nations and Regions Conference speech In 2018, I spoke at a media conference in Salford encouraging the industry not to just 'paint stereotypes', but to 'draw a rainbow of life'.