Melanie Mitchell Email & Phone Number

United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Working with Gravity Media as a PM across several productions including the Barclays Women’s Super League, Barclays Women’s Championship, FA Cup, Esports Riot Games (VCT and League of Legends) and as a Partnership Manager for Goodwood Motorsport.

Freelance PA/DA support to the Saudi Pro League, ETP Golf and Premier League Production teams across studio shows and outside broadcasts.Responsible for managing live and recorded programme timings, navigating commercial break patterns, world feed liaison and script preparation. Skilled in using iNews, IGS and Open Media timing software but can also work freehand.

Weybridge, England, United Kingdom

Production Manager, Series 3, Series 4 and Series 5 of clip-based show ‘Caught On Dashcam.' I am responsible for managing the production schedule and meeting delivery deadlines, liaising with our post- production facility, supervising the grade, audio mix and Foley process, co-ordinating voice over agents and actors, securing and clearing footage from international archive sources, liaising with legal and compliance, and delivering post-production paperwork and assets.

Whiteley, Hampshire

Assisting with Steadicam operation as a Focus Puller and Camera Assistant. Clients include Whisper Films (International Boxing,) Sky Sports (Premier League Football,) BBC Sport (The FA Cup, The Women's FA Cup and The Hundred,) Six Nations Ltd, Amazon Prime (Autumn Rugby Internationals) and BBC Special Events (Edinburgh Tattoo, Remembrance at the Cenotaph.) Working in a technical capacity as a Focus Puller has impacted my work in production as this 'blended experience' gives me a genuine understanding of the requirements of location and OB crews, detailed technical knowledge and a wide range of OB contacts and supplier relationships.

Whiteley, England, United Kingdom

Responsible for live gallery timings, script, running order and graphics production using iNews software across three regional news opts ensuring that the programmes are broadcast simultaneously. A multi-skilled role which also includes autocue operation, music and archive clearance, diversity analytics and producing music cue sheets using Silvermouse software.

Claygate, Surrey

Vsquared TV are a specialist producer of cycling programmes including the Tour de France for the ITV network. I draw upon a blended range of event and logistics management, broadcast technical know-how, financial and administrative skills. Working with the Exec Producer I help to remotely mobilise a production team plus OB facilities across Europe whilst simultaneously managing a studio and post production facilities in London. I am involved in the production pre-planning and liaise with the event management team Amaury Sport Organisation (ASO) who produce the races in association with host broadcaster France TV, with world feed satellite bookings being made through the EBU.In addition to the daily logistics organisation, budget management and planning of the productions I am responsible for producing documentation including risk assessments, specialist insurance policies and creating the Carnets for our location crews and OB truck. During the pandemic I managed PCR testing to help ensure the safety and well-being of our production team and also navigated the complexities of ensuring that our crews were compliant in terms of COVID-19 documentation as they travelled throughout Europe.

Southampton

A multi-skilled ‘Technical Operator,’ for the BBC South Today news team I switched between a number of roles including DA / Gallery PA, Floor Manager and Facilities Co-ordinator. As a DA / Gallery Production Assistant I managed programme timings for live and pre-recorded news, current affairs and political productions in both a studio or outside broadcast environment. I am experienced in using software such as Open Media to produce scripts and running orders, ensuring that formatting is suitable for graphics production and autocue. I also assisted with the deployment of crews and facilities, arrange satellite bookings and am experienced in using the Ofcom clearance portal. My role additionally required the management of both copyright and music clearance requests. Post TX, I used Silvermouse and Soundmouse for P-as-B submissions, perform the Diamond Diversity Reporting requirements and following Carbon Literacy training, I am experienced in completing the Albert Carbon Footprint Production Calculator throughout the production process.Operating in the role of Floor Manager in our busy studio I acted as the link between the Director in the Production Gallery and the presenters, guests, make-up team and technical operators. Supervising rehearsals, set changes and on air production schedules with the ability to follow complex running orders, scripts and precision timings, I ensured everyone - and the required resources - were prepared, ready and that everything happened 'on cue' with a special responsibility for H&S.

Key member of the production team on creative, stylised music documentaries including, ‘The Agony & The Ecstasy,’ and ‘Quadphronia Our Generation,’ for Sky Arts. Involved in the whole production process from budget planning, preparing the schedule, securing filming location permits, archive acquisition and licensing, music clearance and ensuring that the productions were compliant with the Sky Arts production process and delivery requirements.

Whiteley

Rock Up is an indoor climbing activity located within the retail environment and has been touted as the hottest thing out of NZ since the bungee jump. As Marketing Manager, my primary focus was connecting the brand to consumers from ages 18 months to 80 years old; implementing campaigns to generate engagement, build reputation and drive consumer footfall. From producing creative copy and photographs for multi-channel use to briefing our Design and Social Media Agencies - this role was as adrenalin fuelled as the climbing action itself, as Rock Up grew from a sole start-up location to a national business.

Whiteley

Working with the ‘Should’ve’ brand provided a valuable insight into the unique, joint venture business model operated by Specsavers. My role required extensive liaison with Marketing, Business Development and Property teams to assist with assessing the viability of commercial property locations to acquire new stores. Prior to the opening of new stores, I was involved in producing regional marketing plans and devising creative viral marketing strategies to attract new customers, support the brand and launch new stores.

Portsmouth

Specialising in the strategic management of campaigns ensuring that all relevant marketing channels and digital platforms were seamlessly co-ordinated to support client development and raise brand awareness. Project management tasks included high profile event management ranging from conferences, seminars and exhibitions to networking dinners, co-ordinating external PR, social media, national advertising campaigns, delivery of internal communications, agency liaison, delegate and attendee selection and research.Examples of projects include the following;• Retail focused, brand promotion events with co-sponsor clients Mercedes Benz, Jimmy Choo & LK Bennett• A national advertising campaign to promote Shoosmiths’ accolade of being voted No1 Firm for Client Service • Supporting Shoosmiths’ new office in Scotland with a launch campaign to deliver against the growth plan • Directing Shoosmiths’ involvement as UK host at the International World Services Group Conference

Various

Specialising in live sports and news broadcasting I am extremely skilled in gallery timing skills and large scale event management - in both a studio and outside broadcast context for live and recorded programmes. Freelance television clients included Topical Television (City Hospital for the BBC), BBC South (South Today), Vsquared TV (Tour de France, Giro d’Italia and location work for Paralympics 2000 in Sydney,) ITV Sport (Football and Rugby) and ITN.

Isleworth

Combination of script and running order preparation, live gallery timing skills with organisational and logistical tasks at large scale sporting events such as live football and rugby union outside broadcasts. Strong diplomatic skills were required as I had to deal with a variety of people in roles at many levels. Working for Sky Sports provided me with insight into working for a company with a strong commercial marketing strategy combined with excellent branding and visual house style.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Trained in live gallery timing skills and the production of scripts and running orders, operating specialised software in a pressurised environment. Additional skills included assisting journalists with research work and arranging interviews. Required to use various databases to obtain music, stills and archive footage and work with an understanding of copyright restrictions. Logistical co-ordination of camera crews, general office duties, dealing with viewer inquiries, the organisation of rosters and payments for freelance contributors.

Southampton, United Kingdom

Understanding of PR and marketing strategies and working to client brief. Responsible for the production of promotional literary material for clients, this involved producing copy, researching pictures and print buying. Co-ordinating the production of video news releases and television programmes for the ITV network. Experience in setting up special event radio stations such as Cowes Week Radio and liaison with sponsors and advertisers.