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London, England, United Kingdom

Working across three separate brands (Great British Racing, British Champions Series & GBRI) delivering video content to the highest and most professional standard for use across social media, ITV and Sky Sports main broadcast channels and other outletsTaking a video project from conception to post production and collaborating with colleagues to ensure video content is purposeful and appropriate for relevant audiences (customer related or business)Storyboarding projects from the outset and doing so in a detailed way which informs colleagues and clients in terms of the goals, aims and potential outcomes of video contentBeing the main port of call for any video queries including assessing any video work undertaken by external agencies; ensuring they are brand appropriate and uphold the organisation's reputationDeveloping internal strategies to ensure continued growth of social media channels including YouTube; the latter involved refreshing the channel, adding thumbnails and improving SEOCapturing stunning 4K drone shots across different scenarios to complement short films and video featuresCapturing stunning 4K drone shots across different scenarios to complement short films and video featuresShooting promotional content for each of the different brands to showcase their campaigns and initiatives within the industryInnovating - Using motion graphics to upgrade the experience of content produced and increase the eye-catching element of video contentTeamwork - continually sharing ideas and concepts with different team members; one such series called Beyond Racing tackled a key ongoing issue for the wider industry Personal development - honing my own, unique shooting style (using a Sony A7SIII) while always grasping for opportunities to progress and develop my skills

London, England, United Kingdom

Lead producing the Racing Post’s flagship in studio shows including What A Shout, Racing Post Live & In The Know, ensuring they are produced to the highest possible standardBooking and closely working with presents and talent throughout the pre-production and studio production process, including internal and external guests throughout the industryWorking closely with commercial partners to ensure satisfaction with the produced showsincluding suggesting improvements and more effective ways of doing thingsActing as a studio engineer and technician to maintain efficient studio production; audiochecks, vision mixing, camera operation, lighting, screens, live streaming processes, etc...Writing running orders and call sheets for our keys shows and working closely with presentersto ensure the content is debate worthy and impactfulSelf-shooting and producing video content in the field which includes a variety of subjectthemesProject managing and producing content series including the ‘Maddy Meets’ series featuring arising talent in the industry sitting down with some of the industry’s biggest namesLiasing with the graphics team to produce the likes of thumbnails and outro slides to enablethe video content produced to stand out and look visually appealing, ensuring everything is aligned to the wider brand

Shooting and editing video features around key races and festivals at Jockey Club Racecourses which includes a range of content from emotive to funnySupporting the courses with video promos to encourage raceday sales using archived RTV footageForming part of the Festival Content team gathering video content, interviewing jockey’s, trainer’s, clerk’s, etc… and posting relevant content on to the Group channels Posting videos, images and graphics created using Adobe Photoshop onto The Jockey Club’s social media channels (Twitter, Facebook and Instagram)Reacting to racing news that is relevant to the organisation and posting promptly with a picture or short video created with available footageUploading written content from racing journalists to specific sections of the website which includes proof checking and sourcing picturesGetting my video editing skills on Adobe Premiere Pro up to a high standard while also using Adobe After EffectsExperience shooting with a Panasonic GH5 and JVC Handheld CamcorderDeveloping language appropriate for our different audiences across social media platformsAdapting ideas and ways of creating content from other sports and media organisations

Ealing

Editing videos of races with Adobe Final Cut and tailoring them to fit racecourse needsMaking short video packages for social media use including Twitter and FacebookInterviewing key sportsmen and women within the industry for stories to be used on the Racing UK website {https://www.racinguk.com/news/big-orange-in-top-trim-as-he-seeks-third-goodwood-cup-triumph} Using Snappy TV and Grabyo to produce tweets and Facebook posts for racecourse feeds to attract new users and audiences

London, United Kingdom

Creating digital content for ITV Box Office {Boxing}; sharing on their social media channels including Facebook, Twitter and InstagramFilming and interviewing all the boxers in action leading up to the fight {Chris Eubank Jnr vs Arthur Abraham}. Editing those videos and creating short packages for social media useLiaising with the marketing team to generate ideas regarding which assets to use and whereMonitoring customer feedback on fight night and keeping them updated on social media channelsProducing content for ITV Racing on racedays, including minute-by-minute reports of the big races

London, United Kingdom

Sourcing and writing stories for the TO&B website, owned by the Thoroughbred Breeders Association and Racehorse Owners Association.Managing the social media platforms including twitter and pushing website stories across these platforms to generate traffic and readershipUploading content from the magazine and onto the website with accompanying illustrations.

Twickenham, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Taking press releases and turning them into content for the weekly and weekend paper publications including RP Sunday and the Hoofington PostOn-course reporting: Interviewing trainers and jockeys for post-race comments and analysis and turning them into right up’s for weekend publicationGetting stories off own back, calling racing industry figures, transcribing quotes and information for pieces i.e. Racing’s participation in London MarathonConcise and succinct writing skillsConfidence speaking and interviewing a range of different people within the industry

London, United Kingdom

Preparing technical reports including Transport Assessments, Travel Plans and Parking ReportsSite Visits and Client MeetingsJunction Design and AssessmentAutoCAD Tracking Traffic Data AnalysisExcellent attention to detail: ensuring no errors and correct style and presentation throughout reportsEfficient report writing skills: writing concise and fluent technical reports for planning purposesDelivery under tight deadlines: fast paced environment with varying deadlines (5 mins to 1 week)

London

 Preparing and writing Transport Assessments/ Statements, Travel Plans, Car and Coach Parking Management Plans, and Servicing Management Plans, presenting options and recommendations on transport systems to clients (i.e. BNP Paribas), in support of planning applications.  Using government policies and initiatives to encourage a shift towards sustainable transport use, by the preparation of information leaflets and public transport and cycle accessibility plans. Supporting the Director in preparation for a public inquiry, involving the proposal for 100 residential units on land owned by the Building Research Establishment, Watford, including drafting a technical note highlighting the transport implications of a diverted bus route.  Adapting to working under tight budgets and deadlines, allowing me to express effective time management skills and on-time delivery.  Using statistical industry based software including TRICS and TRAVL, to examine travel survey data and to forecast the effects of new developments/ road improvements on local transport networks.  Utilizing AutoCAD to assess vehicle tracking requirements and implications of design layout.

Reading, United Kingdom

 Using an integrated Geographical Information System (ESRI’s ArcGIS) to digitise wastewater assets belonging to Thames Water Utilities Limited. Assessing and capturing asset related data by examination of as-built and proposed infrastructure plans subsequently mapped onto the corporate GIS network (SAP). Manipulating internal and external customer data ensuring client information is processed to target levels of delivery under tight service level agreement deadlines, ensuring business needs are met. As part of the asset data update team involved in facilitating the delivery of a £30 million Private Sewer Transfer Project, in line with water industry regulations. Individually led and managed two external projects (New Ash Green, Kent & Ground Maintenance Boundaries), each requiring a pragmatic and process based approach, exceeding managerial set deadlines for the delivery of each project ensuring customer requirements were met in advance of the expected dates of completion.  The range of operational, systematic and legislation changes allowed me to illustrate my ability to assimilate new ideas and concepts effectively.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Sports Journalism, Distinction

Bachelor'S Degree, Geography, 2:1

Modules included: > Water Resources > Geographical Information Systems > Energy Resources > Geology > Climate Change > Web Page.

A Levels, Geography, Psychology, English Literature, History