Susan Cardillo, associate professor of digital media and journalism at the School of Communication, has been at the University of Hartford for eight years. Although every one of those years has been marked by professional satisfaction and success, the last few have been particularly rewarding because one of her principal goals is being realized: more women are studying for sports broadcasting careers and getting jobs and internships in the field.
“We are seeing more women in front of the camera in sports, but there’s still a huge gender gap, especially behind the camera,” says Cardillo, who teaches courses in digital media and television production. “I want to help prepare young women for these roles.”
Her advice for women going into sports broadcasting is to have the presence of mind to let nothing get in the way. “Just do it,” she says.
Cardillo has helped more than a dozen UHart students land jobs in sports media over the past two years with the likes of ESPN, NBC Sports, and the Boston Celtics. And while that list is still dominated by males, Cardillo continues to work tirelessly to help women break into sports-related careers. “There will be more to come,” she promises.
At a recent World Educational Media and Technology Conference, Cardillo won an award for a comprehensive paper she authored on creating documentaries for social change. She had an earlier career as a production manager and associate producer for DeLaurentiis Pictures, and spent 20 years as a stage, television, and film actress.
This story was published in the Fall 2024 edition of H, UHart's magazine.
Susan Cardillo, Associate Professor of Digital Media and JournalismWe are seeing more women in front of the camera in sports, but there’s still a huge gender gap, especially behind the camera. I want to help prepare young women for these roles.