Byron Evans Email & Phone Number

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Byron, a seasoned content production professional with over 25 years of experience, began his journey in broadcast media during the late 90s, showcasing his talents in producing and presenting diverse entertainment programs. In 2012, he seamlessly transitioned into the agency realm, assuming the role of a creative director for a full-service agency, collaborating with renowned brands. Drawing on his profound understanding of viewer habits, Byron has curated a diverse portfolio of corporate… Show more Byron, a seasoned content production professional with over 25 years of experience, began his journey in broadcast media during the late 90s, showcasing his talents in producing and presenting diverse entertainment programs. In 2012, he seamlessly transitioned into the agency realm, assuming the role of a creative director for a full-service agency, collaborating with renowned brands. Drawing on his profound understanding of viewer habits, Byron has curated a diverse portfolio of corporate content. His passion for television, rooted in childhood, fuels his dedication as a lifelong and dedicated viewer. Show less

• Responsible for client relationships. Clearly communicating the production and approval processes. Explaining the logistics and budget parameters; how their money is spent.• On location director and account handler for corporate, commercial, event and social media campaigns. Responsible for the post production output and final delivery. • Extensive sales experience. Selling packages, campaigns and individual pieces of content. Developing new business leads, creating retainer packages… Show more • Responsible for client relationships. Clearly communicating the production and approval processes. Explaining the logistics and budget parameters; how their money is spent.• On location director and account handler for corporate, commercial, event and social media campaigns. Responsible for the post production output and final delivery. • Extensive sales experience. Selling packages, campaigns and individual pieces of content. Developing new business leads, creating retainer packages for existing and new clients. Winning work from a large multinational pharmaceutical company (Dechra) securing £38k, for one project. Generating an ongoing relationship with Dechra.• Extensive collaboration skills, working in partnership with other production companies and marketing agencies (City Press, Paragon Pictures and Manc Frank). . Account director across all clients & projects wiithin the business. Understanding the importance of roles and responsibilities when working on collaborative projects. Creating a smooth, professional, effective and communicative production process.• Responsible for managing pipelines of work. Keeping to deadlines by installing incremental smaller deadlines throughout the production process. Keeping the client up to date and aware of what is happening and when. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

• Primarily a consultancy service working collaboratively with branding and marketing agencies Including, Creative Spark, Brazen, Smoking Gun and More Media. • Producer of television adverts for Ministry of Sound (Creative Spark). Responsible for the full process of production, from script to screen. Selecting teams of operators to work on each project. Working alongside account teams, marketing teams, designers, 3d specialists, animators, camera operators and editors.• Responsible for… Show more • Primarily a consultancy service working collaboratively with branding and marketing agencies Including, Creative Spark, Brazen, Smoking Gun and More Media. • Producer of television adverts for Ministry of Sound (Creative Spark). Responsible for the full process of production, from script to screen. Selecting teams of operators to work on each project. Working alongside account teams, marketing teams, designers, 3d specialists, animators, camera operators and editors.• Responsible for casting and hiring studio spaces for filming or voice overs. Directing live action studio shoots. The conduit between the client and crews. Keeping to time, maintaining morale and exceeding client expectations. A clear understanding of budget parameters in excess of £50k (Well Pharmacy). Creating contra deals with suppliers, making sure budgets are spent wisely and effectively. • An experienced sounding board, clearly communicating the pros and cons of project development. Managing challenging logistics, problem solving and delegating responsibilities. • A strong awareness of using the right content on the right platforms. Creating cohesive and effective campaigns using different creative assets on different channels, simultaneously. Show less

Manchester, United Kingdom

• A full service PR and marketing agency with a wide ranging client base in different sectors. Initially brought in to integrate video production to the existing creative services. • Developed an in depth understanding of the processes used in design and web development. Becoming the main conduit between the pr teams and creative teams. Integrating the creative services with the pr offering. Upselling to existing and new clients, becoming the creative account handler for clients. •… Show more • A full service PR and marketing agency with a wide ranging client base in different sectors. Initially brought in to integrate video production to the existing creative services. • Developed an in depth understanding of the processes used in design and web development. Becoming the main conduit between the pr teams and creative teams. Integrating the creative services with the pr offering. Upselling to existing and new clients, becoming the creative account handler for clients. • Developing and implementing creative campaigns for Krispy Kreme, UCLan, NWAA and Blackpool Tower. Utilising experiential activities, stop motion videos, flash mobs and producing promotional events (live boxing of C suite executives)• Managing the social media output for MediaCityUK. Creating and curating content with live events, competitions and audience engagement. • Becoming the creative lead and responsible for all of the creative output coming out of the agency. Continuously pitched for new business and marketing campaigns. Show less

Media City Salford

• Lecturing undergraduate students in their 2nd and 3rd year. Teaching the television production processes. Research techniques, creating production diaries, sourcing locations and using the correct equipment for different shoots. • Face time with classes, small teams and individuals. Managing tutorials with students, helping them through each area of the module. • Showcasing real life examples and reflecting on professional experience that can be used in their own work.•… Show more • Lecturing undergraduate students in their 2nd and 3rd year. Teaching the television production processes. Research techniques, creating production diaries, sourcing locations and using the correct equipment for different shoots. • Face time with classes, small teams and individuals. Managing tutorials with students, helping them through each area of the module. • Showcasing real life examples and reflecting on professional experience that can be used in their own work.• Responsible for grading the students' work. Delivering comprehensive feedback throughout the term. • Conducting classes in the state of the art production studios at MediaCityUK. Teaching the students how to communicate with each other effectively. Show less

• Recruited to create entertainment stories and programmes for a new tv station. Utilising contacts and connections to get interviews and stories happening in Manchester.• Responsible for researching and delivering live broadcasts and pre recorded programmes. • Became the Breakfast Show anchor. Hosting the three hour live tv programme, daily. Writing a weekly column for the Manchester Evening News.

Manchester, United Kingdom

Freelance presenter for 'Red Hot News' studio's at Old Trafford and reporter for news programming.

Presenter and Producer of a weekly entertainment programme. Responsible for sourcing stories, event listings, interviewing celebrities, musicians, artists and engaging guests. Developing and evolving the programme structure, production values and relevant content for a Greater Manchester television audience.