10 minutes with… Gavin Carberry
Gavin works in Commercial Marketing here in RTÉ Media Sales.
Gavin joined RTÉ four years ago having previously held roles in ITV and Channel 4 in London.
The best piece of advice I was ever given…No matter what happens, you always have control over how you react. Things will only be stressful if you let them be. |
What was your first job?I worked in a quantity surveyors doing filing for a summer when I was sixteen. It was exactly as boring as it sounds. |
The best part of my job is…Working with smart and creative colleagues. I'm writing this during Covid-19 and realising what a difference it makes being surrounded by good people. |
The most rewarding part of my job is…Being involved in every aspect of a marketing campaign or project. It's great and really satisfying to see a project come off that I've had a part in every stage of. |
Digital detox - yay or nay?Yay! I love technology but I always take a day at the weekend to get out into nature and switch off. |
The one electronic device I couldn’t live without is…My phone, I use it for almost everything: entertainment, information and keeping up with friends and family. |
What was the last book you read?Beloved by Toni Morrison. She died in August last year and is an amazing author, with Beloved being one of her best-known novels. I loved it and have been recommending it to everyone. |
Which two organizations outside your own do you know the most people at and why?I don't have much direct contact with our customers or clients but having said that, I would know plenty of people in Core. I still keep in touch with my old colleagues from ITV and Channel 4 too. |
How do you define success?I want to be happy and proud of the work I produce. I'm glad that I get both of those working in RTÉ. |
Have you ever met anyone famous?Working in RTÉ you see plenty of famous faces floating around, Martys Whelan and Morissey being personal highlights. |
What's your favourite app?The Apple podcast app, I probably use that most. I'm also a big fan of LumaFusion, a video editing software for iOS. |
What is your favourite brand and why?Barry's tea. Not the most sophisticated but I love a cuppa. |
Tell us something interesting that people may not know about you?I was in a comedy sketch group and brought two shows to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. We promoted ourselves by standing on the royal mile in our underpants... Not something I'm proud of. |
What or who are you a ‘closet’ fan of?Carly Rae Jepsen is genuinely my favourite artist... and I will not apologise for that! |