Charismatic and confident screen and stage presenter, prolific and eloquent writer, sensitive and incisive interviewer. A creative mind dedicated to producing work of integrity, enquiry and truth.
A versatile journalist, writer and presenter with huge print, broadcast and live stage experience at the highest level, gained through interviewing politicians, Hollywood megastars and international personalities, and more than 10 years of experience, working as a Middle East Reporter for Bloomberg News and the UK Correspondent for euronews. Interviews include Prime Ministers David Cameron and Romano Prodi, Channel 4 CEO Alex Mahon, and celebrities such as Catherine Zeta-Jones, Kiefer Sutherland, Julia Stiles, Dennis Quaid and Audrey Tautou. A BBC1 documentary in post-production.
Work history
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Creative DirectorMayhart
London, United KingdomFull Time
One-stop creative agency for production of TV, digital and social content. Clients include:
BBC 1 - Developed & produced a documentary on male circumcision.
LEGO - Created a bootcamp for the social media team in live streaming.
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation - Produced short-form videos.
Reed Midem - Created Pulse of MIP video format for MIPCOM & MIPTV.
Hosted keynote speeches. Interviewed Hollywood megastars & executives.
Durex - Advised on crystallising brand identity and creative content ideas.
Berlinale - Main host of Drama Series Days.
US State Department - Created an online learning portal for creative
subjects. Created a humorous animation series about human rights.
INSEEC - Taught workshops in communicating with confidence.
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UK CorrespondentEuronews
- London, United KingdomFull Time
Opened the London bureau of Europe's most-watched international news channel. Established news operations in the UK.
In addition to UK responsibilities, reported globally from Greece, Azerbaijan, Switzerland, Kazakhstan. France & more.
Interviewed Britain's top politicians, including Prime Minister David Cameron, Deputy PM Nick Clegg & Scottish First Minster Alex Salmond.
Interviewed international personalities, such as French star of Amélie Audrey Tautou, Athletics legend Carl Lewis & ex-Italian PM Romano Prodi.
Managed production, hired camera operators and editors, produced news
features, and wrote articles for the website.
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Skills
- TV Presenting
- Creative
- Creative Writing
- Producer
- Creative Direciton
- Development Producer
- Broadcast Journalism
- Print Journalism