About onairzonix.com

Australia's leading specialist in broadcast production zone training — helping media professionals define, execute, and optimise on-air coverage environments since 2010.

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Our Story

From the Control Room to the Classroom

OnAirZonix was founded by broadcast professionals who identified a critical gap in Australian media education: while technical skills were taught widely, the strategic understanding of on-air production zones — how to define them, coordinate them, and execute across them simultaneously — was almost entirely absent from formal training.

Since 2010, onairzonix.com has trained over 500 broadcast professionals across Australia, delivering structured courses that bridge the gap between theoretical knowledge and live production reality.

  • Founded by active Australian broadcast directors
  • Courses delivered in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane & online
  • Industry partnerships with leading Australian networks
Our Principles

What Drives Our Approach

Industry Excellence

Every course at onairzonix.com is developed in partnership with active Australian broadcast professionals and reflects current industry standards.

Collaborative Learning

Our cohort-based approach ensures students build lasting professional networks with fellow broadcast practitioners across Australia.

Practical Application

Theory alone doesn't cut it in live broadcast. All our training involves real studio time, field exercises, and live production simulations.

Our Trainers

Meet the Team Behind onairzonix.com

Every trainer brings active industry experience from Australia's leading broadcast organisations.

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David Hargreaves

Founding Director & Lead Trainer

With over 20 years in Australian broadcast production, David has managed on-air zones for major sporting events, state elections, and live news coverage across every major Australian network.

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Sarah Nguyen

Senior Broadcast Producer & Trainer

Sarah brings 15 years of multi-zone live studio expertise from ABC and SBS productions. She specialises in field-to-studio integration and structured on-air reporting environments.

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Marcus Webb

Technical Director & Camera Strategy

Marcus is a specialist in camera zone strategy and multi-camera placement, having trained over 300 camera operators and directors across Australia, New Zealand, and Southeast Asia.

Our Environment

State-of-the-Art Training Facilities Across Australia

Our training facilities replicate real broadcast environments, complete with professional studio setups, multi-camera rigs, field broadcast kits, and live control room configurations. Students at onairzonix.com work with the same tools and equipment used in Australian commercial and public broadcasting.

Small class sizes of 8–12 students ensure personalised attention and maximum hands-on time with broadcast equipment. All courses include post-course support and access to our online zone planning resource library.

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