The Bradford Team
Brad Diamond
President and Executive Producer
Brad is the heart, soul and energy behind Bradford Productions’ success.
Brad began in the broadcasting business with Newsradio; a company that supplied radio stations with news reports in Ottawa in 1969. The company moved to Toronto and in 1973, Brad began sports reporting with CKEY Radio, honing his talents under the hand of legendary journalist Jim Hunt. In 1980, while still working with CKEY Radio, Brad began freelance Sports-Casting at CFMT-TV and CBLT-TV, the Toronto CBC affiliate. While working in radio and TV, Brad, a young entrepreneur and workhorse opened a Laundromat. After one year, Brad decided that broadcasting was the way to go and sold "Suds" to pursue his passion. 1984 produced Brad’s first television production: Countdown to 84 leading up to the 1984 Olympics in Los Angeles. He then founded Bradford Productions with the help of his partner and wife, Isabel, and has produced numerous award-winning programs since. Brad is one of the hardest working people in television and after a hard day’s work can be found enjoying a single malt scotch with a fine cigar.
Isabel Diamond
Vice President
Isabel is the heart, smile, friendly face and soothing voice of Bradford Productions. She is also Brad’s wife, business partner and the REAL boss around the office.
Before becoming Bradford Productions’ co-founder, vice president and number one coordinator of all things, the ever-organized Isabel worked for British Airways from 1975 to 1983, traveling the world and perfecting her skills to handle the busy travel and production schedule of the Bradford team. Isabel is always on the go and can handle travel arrangements better than any agent we’ve ever seen. Bradford’s long time success as a company can be attributed to her management. “Issy” has a talent and passion for photography and can be found sipping a Vodka Martini after a hard day of work (or shopping!).
David Whyte
Senior Editor
David is the man behind the magic. Often unseen - no, he is not a myth - Dave brings everything together to create an unbelievable final product. With over 12 years experience in post-production, Dave has delivered countless hours of broadcast television. Since 2000, he has been the Senior Editor here at Bradford, finishing shows with an eye for the creative and a flare for story telling. Before joining the Bradford Productions team Dave graced many an edit suite including those at TSN, The Discovery Channel, Alliance Atlantis, Tier 1 Communications and numerous others as a freelance editor. In his spare time Dave is an excellent handy man around his house and is a regular jet setter – exploring the world one continent at a time. Dave has also recently taken up photography.
Katrina Orr
You name it – she does it.
It was during her days as a student at Dalhousie University that Katrina got her start at Bradford Productions. Upon graduating with a Bachelor of Commerce in 2004, she packed up her life out East and was Toronto bound. Since joining the Bradford team full time, Katrina has taken on numerous roles including production coordinator, on location production assistant, project manager, and office administrator, forever taking on new responsibilities. Before joining Bradford Productions, Katrina spent time in the Halifax business community with CGI. Ever a lover of all things sport – she is completely at home in the “Bradcave”. Still an East Coaster at heart, Katrina quite frequently hops a plane to Halifax to visit her family and friends.
The Bradford Family
The Bradford Family also includes an array of very talented freelance cameramen, editors, producers and more.
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MOTORING, our weekly national half hour magazine style television program is now heading in to its 21st season of production on TSN, The Sports Network.