Highly competent and creative journalist with 15 years experience of broadcasting, writing and producing. Broad ranging technical and editorial skills including newsreading, reporting, web publishing, filming, video editing and picture producing. Self-motivated, confident and enthusiastic about news and current affairs. A journalist with a passion for story-telling and new technology. Currently based in London.
Employment History:
BBC News Website – 2001 to present
Reuters – 2000 to 2001
BBC local radio – 1997 to 2000
Skills and Training
-Newsreading, reporting
-Scriptwriting, interviewing
-TV camera (Sony Z1/5, DSR 500)
-Lighting (BS7909 compliant)
-Video, audio editing (FCP, Premiere, Audition)
-Newsgathering safety
-Hostile environment
-Public order safety (riots)
-Editorial, legal, copyright
-Team leading, appraising
-Web publishing, design
-Image composition, editing
Notable Achievements:
News cameraman filming for main bulletins: London, BBC 2011
Shoot/edit VJ at World Cup for Breakfast TV: South Africa, BBC 2010
On Demand VJ based in Health/Science unit: London, BBC 2010
Filmed and edited TV features on Berlin Wall: Berlin, BBC 2009
Reported on failed Tube bombings: London, BBC 2007
Produced TV features on EU institutions: Brussels, BBC 2006
Producer on UK’s first interactive TV election service: BBC 2005
Produced series ‘On This Day’ for interactive TV: BBC 2003
Radio Academy speech on interactive radio: London, Reuters 2001
Live and pre-recorded coverage of fuel strikes: Cornwall, BBC 2000
Live coverage of high-profile local murder: Cornwall, BBC 1998
Designed and edited surfing magazine website: Cornwall 1995
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