Lateral thinking, NCTJ qualified professional who is driven by being part of an environment that strives to engage, inspire and engage others in either broadcast, online or by written word. I have developed and delivered projects ranging from specialist factual to entertainment, VR and digital to short and long form writing. I come alive working with people that endorse creativity and originality and I am keen to develop within the ever-changing world of the media across all platforms.
Projects
- Google Earth Voyager - Online Content CreatorCreating online feature content for the launch of BBC Google Earth Voyager in connection with Planet Earth II. Articles can be read here: https://hubs-2.live.production.bbcchannels.com/earth/blog/?article=island-castaways https://hubs-2.live.production.bbcchannels.com/earth/blog/?article=the-highest-animals-on-earth https://hubs-2.live.production.bbcchannels.com/earth/blog/?article=the-ultimate-animal-survivors
- BBC Earth - Production ManagerBBC Earth was a unique production company in that we were pioneers in developing and producing ideas never done before across multi platforms and using new technology. I started out in development, taking on potential ideas and making them into workable pitches. I was responsible for looking at the possibilities of making the idea into a reality, creating schedules to go with them and finally producing a budget to show the cost of doing it all. I progressed quickly to managing various production
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Work history
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Production ManagerMustang Films
Bristol, United KingdomFreelance
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Staff WriterDouble A Media
Tetbury, United KingdomFreelance
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Skills
- Production Management
- TV Production
- Production
- Client Management
- Film Production
- Content Creator
- Blog Articles
- Commercial Awareness
- People Focused
- Writing
Education
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Diploma of Professional Freelance JournalismCollege of Media and Publishing
United Kingdom
I am currently working through a diploma in freelance journalism to I can update my NCTJ qualification with a new portfolio.
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NCTJCity of Glasgow College
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
I completed an HND in Journalism here and gained my NCTJ qualification in Public Affairs, Scots Law, Shorthand (80wpm) and News Writing.
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Awards
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Journalist of the YearAll Media Scotland