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In the bustling newsroom of L'Équipe channel, a notable shift has taken place. Women are increasingly taking on key roles, from presenters and commentators to columnists, field journalists, and consultants. This change is a testament to the channel's commitment to diversity and representation.

However, there seems to be a gap in female representation when it comes to backstage positions, such as chief editor or montage editor. Marc Las, a prominent figure at the channel, acknowledges this disparity, stating that currently, there is only one woman under contract and three on a freelance basis out of about twenty people in editing.

Among the commentators under contract at the L'Équipe channel, women are in the majority. This includes Candice Rolland, who comments on football, Anne-Sophie Bernadi on biathlon, and Claire Bricogne on cycling. Candice Rolland, for one, is relieved to be less sought after for her role as a football commentator, a peculiarity that she finds refreshing.

France Pierron, presenter of L'Équipe de choc, finds it enjoyable to be the boss and to have the opportunity to give or take the floor. She, along with other women in the newsroom, brings nuances and unique perspectives to the discussions, according to Pierron.

Syanie Dalmat, a member of Olivier Ménard's group, sometimes faces online hatred and misogyny. Despite this, she is determined to educate and inspire the next generation of journalists. She plans to organise a webinar to introduce young journalists to the behind-the-scenes jobs in the industry.

L'Équipe channel has implemented a policy in 2016 to achieve parity in their newsroom. This policy has led to the evolution of women in the channel, with many passing through all positions, up to that of commentator. Laure Lepailleur, a former French international footballer, has been recruited by the channel to intervene during evenings of the women's Champions League. The new columnist hired by L'Équipe du Soir to intervene during the evenings of the Women's Champions League is named Amel Majri.

Gregory Ascher, another prominent figure at the channel, is looking for people who know how to do TV and know their respective sports, not for a "female touch". He believes in hiring the best candidates for the job, regardless of gender.

Despite the progress made, Marc Las acknowledges that there will still be some shows with five middle-aged white men on the L'Équipe channel. He attributes this to the fact that at the beginning of his career, many women only wanted to do on-air work.

France Pierron sees a sometimes different approach in her EDC compared to Gregory Ascher's show. This diversity in perspectives is a testament to the channel's commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive newsroom. The L'Équipe channel tries to be representative of viewers in their castings for shows and live shows, striving for a balanced and diverse team.