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Manage BBC Three’s Digital Production team, which produces social-first content. We work with the channel’s talent to create repeatable formats, live streams, and stunts to supersize our shows. Our most recent bespoke content for Bad Education and Charlotte in Sunderland gained over 12 million views on TikTok and Instagram. I bring together several.

Launched Radio 1 Relax, a brand extension centered on mental wellbeing content. The project entailed producing a brand-new digital offering to stream 24 hours a day, seven days a week in just under six months. I commissioned five shows, such as Radio 1’s Decompression Session, and guided production teams through the commissioning process, from delivering.

Devised and delivered campaigns for live events such as Radio 1 in Ibiza and stunts such as Radio 1’s Escape Room. Wrote articles and listicles around on-air features for bbc.co.uk - generating over 1 million unique users a month. Undertook the London Lead role at music festivals such as Glastonbury and led a 150-strong team to ensure the digital delivery.

Esquire UK’s first Social Media Editor. Increased video views on Facebook alone from 29 million to 69 million in 2016 and grew the page bigger than competitors such as British GQ. Wrote 3 daily news stories and produced ad hoc listicles and features, which were syndicated to Esquire US.

Produced several viral videos such as “Would You Rather?” with Ed Sheeran, which received national press coverage. Produced a weekly live show, Fresh on Fridays, featuring up-and-coming acts such as Anne Marie. Media Trust mentor for young people looking to get into industry.

Managed the socials for the publisher’s 3 consumer titles, including Mpora, Europe’s leading action sport and adventure website. I also liaised with UKTV to develop and deliver the digital activation for The Indestructibles TV series.

Managed the website and socials for Loaded. Increased the magazine’s social following on Twitter and Facebook to 600K. Oversaw the work experience programme.

Managed the website for anti-racism platform, Shades of Noir. We encouraged dialogue around the subject of race within Art, Design, and Higher Education through resources and outreach events.

Pgcert Academic Practice, Merit

Ma Journalism, Merit

Ba Criticism, Communication And Curation, First Class Honours