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London, Gb

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Digital Account Manager; responsible for delivery and maintenance of Icon's film library across a range of digital and television broadcast platform partners.•Creating strong sales presentations showcasing the value of video content and presenting to platform partners, utlising knowledge of related content and previous business performance.•Ensuring delivery deadlines are adhered to with the accurate and timely distribution of avails to all platform partners.•Building… Show more Digital Account Manager; responsible for delivery and maintenance of Icon's film library across a range of digital and television broadcast platform partners.•Creating strong sales presentations showcasing the value of video content and presenting to platform partners, utlising knowledge of related content and previous business performance.•Ensuring delivery deadlines are adhered to with the accurate and timely distribution of avails to all platform partners.•Building performance of titles on various platforms (iTunes, Google Play, Amazon Video, Virgin Movies, Sky Store) through the use of promotional pricing, themed events and drafting opportunities.•Maintaining a strong understanding of VOD and EST content rights in the marketplace, and ensuring these are accurately maintained and exploited to maximise revenue.•Building and reinforcing relationships with both sales teams on platforms and also account managers at labs and digital libraries for deliveries.•Growing an extensive knowledge of digital platform device technology such as set top boxes, internet applications, games consoles and smart phones for content streaming and downloading Show less

London, United Kingdom

Responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the broadband and cable television movie services provided by FilmFlex, as well as editorial planning on the Virgin Movies cable service. Facilitated 5 new platform launches for major operators Virgin Media, Film4, HMV, EE and TalkTalk. Responsible for the Relicensing of content for cable and broadband.RIGHTS MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITIONS•Selection and acquisition of contractual Licensing rights for multiple Video-On-Demand (VOD)… Show more Responsible for the day-to-day running and maintenance of the broadband and cable television movie services provided by FilmFlex, as well as editorial planning on the Virgin Movies cable service. Facilitated 5 new platform launches for major operators Virgin Media, Film4, HMV, EE and TalkTalk. Responsible for the Relicensing of content for cable and broadband.RIGHTS MANAGEMENT & ACQUISITIONS•Selection and acquisition of contractual Licensing rights for multiple Video-On-Demand (VOD) film platforms on both set top box systems and Internet and Mobile application services.•Recommend and justify content selections for editorial propositions based on relevant industry knowledge and performance data, in order to maximize revenue for titles on the services.•Maintaining a strong understanding of content rights and the VOD marketplace through robust client relations.PROGRAMMING AND TEAM MANAGEMENT•Prepare publishing and Programming schedules, detailing and managing upcoming content promotions and adhere to strict deadlines.•Reviewing and inputting confirmed licensing terms into Content Management systems (CMS).•Organize and schedule workflow for publishing assistant and make sure films are transferred to the platform correctly and in a timely manner.REPORTING & SALES ANALYSIS•Closely monitor sales targets and weekly buy data (RENTRAK, Filmflex buy data)•Identify sales trends, such as best sellers or editorial folders on the platform, paying particular attention to price promotions and themed seasons.•Implement supplier led marketing promotions (One to Watch, Deals of the Week) and conduct regular meetings with platform partners and Film Distributors regarding upcoming titles.TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT•Responsible for technical troubleshooting for all the platforms and also transfer pathways such as Mediator or KIT CMS software.•Solidified knowledge of digital media file formats including MP4, WMV, H264 and XML, HTML. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Assist the Publishing Manager with the running of multiple VOD services; both preparing films for digital delivery and also maintaining the appearance of the services.•Utilised ‘Mediator’ database software to publish digital film assets and corresponding written metadata to broadcast partners for both cable and broadband Internet services.•Ensured the folder and price changes were kept up to date on the service, regularly checking and updating at intervals during the… Show more Assist the Publishing Manager with the running of multiple VOD services; both preparing films for digital delivery and also maintaining the appearance of the services.•Utilised ‘Mediator’ database software to publish digital film assets and corresponding written metadata to broadcast partners for both cable and broadband Internet services.•Ensured the folder and price changes were kept up to date on the service, regularly checking and updating at intervals during the week.•Confirmed all relevant metadata (Synopsis, Box Office, Cast information) and corresponding media (trailers, promos, and images) were correct and sourced prior to the publishing date, ready for TX.•Maintained databases of active assets on the platforms using information from Oracle software.•Guaranteed accurate data entry into multiple Excel spreadsheets as well as then transferring to Mediator database precisely Show less

London, United Kingdom

Junior Researcher. Sourced and auditioned contestants as well as preparing and briefing them for a 9 week filmed trip around Europe for Channel 4 early evening show. Contacted local businesses and social clubs and sent out information and produced advertisements targeting potential contestants.• Advertised on and updated Coach Trip website for contestants.• Conducted interviews and auditions with contestants as well as arranging audition times and venues across the… Show more Junior Researcher. Sourced and auditioned contestants as well as preparing and briefing them for a 9 week filmed trip around Europe for Channel 4 early evening show. Contacted local businesses and social clubs and sent out information and produced advertisements targeting potential contestants.• Advertised on and updated Coach Trip website for contestants.• Conducted interviews and auditions with contestants as well as arranging audition times and venues across the country.• Filmed audition sessions and produced edited contestant show reels to be put forward to commissioning editor at Channel 4.• Collected relevant legal paperwork and forms and also prepared and produced detailed biographies of all contestants.• Produced shooting VT scripts for locations for 5 episodes, these included researching local activities and points of interest.• Location work for the first 2 weeks of the trip. Prepared and briefed competitors for interviews and activities, Transported equipment and drove contributors to locations Show less

London, United Kingdom

Freelance camera operator. Provision of still and DV footage for audition casting in film, music video and television adverts. Auxiliary photography for magazine contract work.Photographer’s assistant. Photography for professional headshots and Magazine shoots. Assisted a professional stills photographer in his studio; transporting equipment, setting up and installing lighting and making sure shoots were fully prepared.

London, United Kingdom

Office Runner for Production Company. Oversaw the general administration of the office and looked after managing directors. Ordered equipment and assisted productions and development run-throughs.Production Runner and Z1 Camera Operator. Worked alongside rest of production team on location-based auditions and also during studio recording of series.

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