Creative Producer
Sky Sports
Producer – Sky Sports November 2009 – PresentSky are the biggest media and entertainment company in Europe. With over 24 million customers, I’ve been lucky enough to work in the best production house in the world. Leading a production team requires strong leadership skills in a high- pressure environment. Accomplishments● Creating and researching ideas to make high quality content, both long and short form. ● Working on live events, producing world feed coverage… Show more Producer – Sky Sports November 2009 – PresentSky are the biggest media and entertainment company in Europe. With over 24 million customers, I’ve been lucky enough to work in the best production house in the world. Leading a production team requires strong leadership skills in a high- pressure environment. Accomplishments● Creating and researching ideas to make high quality content, both long and short form. ● Working on live events, producing world feed coverage for the largest sporting tournaments in the world. For example, World Cups, Premier League football, pay per view boxing, etc. ● Deciding and taking ownership for the editorial content for commissioned programmes to ensure the viewers get the best experience possible. This includes choosing the theme, the best candidates and talent for onscreen viewing, and the best editorial vehicle for the broadcast.● Directing multi-camera shoots, taking unedited shots back, editing theses to produce exceptional viewer content ● Representing Sky globally at world events to deal with governing bodies to negotiate access to venues, airtimes, etc. ● Dealing with the issues that arise from working in a live environment, such as last-minute editorial changes, equipment failure, changes of schedule, and guests failing to arrive. Requiring strong problem solving and crisis management skills for damage limitation to ensure a smooth broadcast. ● Managing a team of 8 to 9 individuals to ensure the creation of both short and long films. Involving project management, strong communication, and budget management to ensure all briefs are delivered. ● Working with digital teams and utilizing various digital platforms to increase engagement for online activity for Sky Sports. ● Creating and maintaining a professional network covering a wide range of broadcasts, ensuring efficient workflows are maintained by sustaining working relationships within various departments within Sky Sports Show less