Creative Content Producer And Videographer
Self-Employed
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Creative Content Producer and Videographer
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Auckland, New Zealand
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Jo Tonks is listed as Creative Content Producer and Videographer at Self-employed, based in Auckland, New Zealand. AeroLeads shows a matched LinkedIn profile for Jo Tonks.
Jo Tonks previously worked as Creative Content Producer & Videographer at Self-Employed and Freelance Creative Producer/Editor/Writer at Self-Employed. Jo Tonks holds Cinematography And Film/Video Production from New York University.
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About Jo Tonks
Creative Producer, Writer, Editor, Project Manager & Team Leader with over twenty-five years experience working in a range of roles in broadcast media and travel programming industries with writing at the heart of every full time role. Skilled in copywriting, directing talent, producing and editing (both of scripts and video) production management as well as fourteen years successfully leading teams of up to twenty-three staff and dozens of contractors. 2023 was busy with roles as a Production Co-ordinator for a US Reality TV show for Endemol Shine, Production Manager for creative shoots for Whakaata Māori, an editor for The Traitors NZ 2023, short videos for Show & Tell, The Story Co and Willow Psychosensory Therapy. I also completed the first draft of my children's fantasy adventure novel, after being selected to study with Curtis Brown Creative, the London-based literary agency.
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Self-Employed
10 roles
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Creative Content Producer & Videographer
Self-Employed
I'm a visual storyteller who loves working with people to film, edit and produce compelling content for their business.
Freelance Creative Producer/Editor/Writer
Self-Employed
I have over 20 years experience creating content for television - writing copy, desktop editing, directing, conceptualising, producing. I also have over 14 years people management experience. Prior to that I wrote and produced content for travel shows in Auckland and London. And I'm writing a Middle Grade Children's Novel on the side.
Nov 2022 - Aug 2024
Senior Creative Producer
Jan 2021 - Nov 2022
Senior Creative Producer
Head of News and Current Affairs Promos at Mediaworks producing the majority of News and Current Affairs promos and brand spots. I also oversaw the producers who worked on The AM Show, The Project and Newshub spots. I've also had over a decade's experience managing and giving creative feedback for the promo producers at Prime TV, C4, FOUR and TV3 before I decided I missed being creative myself.
Nov 2016 - Jan 2021
On Air Promotions Manager
Mediaworks
Successfully managed a team of eighteen creative and admin staff for six and a half years through many company changes and HR issues. Maintained great relationships with all areas of the business and acted as 2 I.C to the Creative Director when unavailable.Responsible for daily feedback on the teams’ rough edits before they went through voicing /mastering and ensuring the producers stay on brand and felt supported along the way.
Nov 2008 - Nov 2016
On Air Promotions Manager And Creative Producer
Prime Tv/Sky Television
I was head-hunted by Prime’s CEO to be the manager and senior producer of the promotions department, leading a team of seven. During my four years at PRIME, I produced countless promos, programme launch campaigns and sales reels while successfully managing, growing and supporting my team. My favourite day shooting for the channel involved a helicopter and a luxury super yacht in the Waitemata Harbour for the launch of the travel show, Getaway...all of which I managed to produce on a… Show more I was head-hunted by Prime’s CEO to be the manager and senior producer of the promotions department, leading a team of seven. During my four years at PRIME, I produced countless promos, programme launch campaigns and sales reels while successfully managing, growing and supporting my team. My favourite day shooting for the channel involved a helicopter and a luxury super yacht in the Waitemata Harbour for the launch of the travel show, Getaway...all of which I managed to produce on a non-existent budget!!In an attempt to advance on-air promotions at PRIME, I created an in-depth review, pitching to senior management with suggestions on ways to improve the systems. This resulted in the hire of an extra producer, a graphics operator and the purchase of six AVIDs. Show less
Jul 2004 - Nov 2008
Promo Producer
Writing, editing, directing and producing on air promotions for TVNZ. Also became 2 I.C to the Head of Department before being head-hunted to manage the Prime TV promos team.
Mar 2000 - Jul 2004
Associate Producer And Production Manager
Writing, Directing, programming and producing inflight programming for the World's largest inflight entertainment production company. I worked predominantly on Cathay Pacific travel shows but also worked on Air New Zealand programming due to my previous experience in that role. I also successfully production managed the international shoots for ‘World of Entertainment’ in London, Ireland, Dallas, Los Angeles and Tonga.
Mar 1998 - Dec 1999
Associate Producer
Communicado For Air New Zealand
Produced programming for Air New Zealand which involved programme scheduling, writing, studio directing and programme production. Wrote, produced, production managed and directed presenter-driven travel stories throughout New Zealand to highlight all the wonderful tourism spots our beautiful country has on offer. Those travel stories involved shooting in and writing about Auckland, Rotorua, Queenstown, Piction and Christchurch.
Jan 1995 - Sep 1997
9 education records
Jo Tonks education
Cinematography And Film/Video Production
Spanish Language And Literature, Beginners And Intermediate Certificates
Maori Language Studies, Te Reo, Certificate
Photography, 12 Week Workshop
Diploma In Tv And Video Production, Tv And Video Production
Carrington Polytechnic
English And Photography
Creative Writing
Curtis Brown Creative
Advanced Certificate In Writing For Film, Creative Writing
Film/Cinema/Video Studies
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Jo Tonks works for Self-employed.
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Jo Tonks is listed as Creative Content Producer and Videographer at Self-employed.
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Jo Tonks is based in Auckland, New Zealand while working with Self-employed.
What companies has Jo Tonks worked for?
Jo Tonks has worked for Self-Employed, Discovery Inc, Mediaworks, Prime Tv/Sky Television, and Tvnz.
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Jo Tonks holds Cinematography And Film/Video Production from New York University.
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