- Present videos on the latest games previews, reviews and guides. - Edit those videos for Youtube & our social channels- Produce longer form videos for clients or more detailed subject matter- Represent the brand at industry events- Set up and manage the video studio- In charge of the GamesRadar TikTok account where one video alone has 3.2 million views- Create videos based on news, reviews, evergreen content, previews, and more according to what's required for GamesRadar.- Work with the commercial sales team to ensure that they can utilise our video space to deliver content that exceeds clients’ expectations.- Help develop the video and presenting skills of in-house editorial talent.

Work included;02 - Helped to set up a new content department at o2 Telefonica, getting cross department support for video pilots, building team structure and costing forward department life spanActivision - Produced Let's Play videos with Ian Wright for new Crash Team Racing gamenDreams - Created bespoke marketing content for new video game D20 Board Game Cafe - Produced, filmed and edited an advert as well as making review and discussion videos Drivers For Change - Worked with the charity to produce advert and testimonial videos

Key responsibilities- Work closely with the editorial team to create and produce engaging and visually impressive short form video content- Manage all video content for Trusted Reviews & sister site Recombu, including Youtube- Shooting daily multicam videos, Offline and Online edits, add graphical branding and annotation, create social edit and publish to relevant CMS- Play an integral role in the idea generation process with the editorial teams - Ensure the video strategy is focussed on what our audience will want to view and share

- Produce, shoot, and edit various video features on a daily basis- Work with Fandom Editorial teams in contributing new and creative ideas for video content on Fandom’s main site and it’s syndicated channels (YouTube, Facebook, etc.)- Work with Fandom’s Social Team to create content for its various social channels- Writing articles and scripts for shows- Maintain expert-level status by staying up to date on current pop culture news (movies, TV, games, etc.)- Work with various hosts for particular shows and produce them in a professional manner- Work with various editorial staff to produce and nurture their on-camera presence- Lead production meetings with various departments (editorial and sales) to discuss potential video projects and ideal production workflows- Cover a variety of conventions and entertainment events- Created an original video each month to test opportunity as pilot- Build and manage relationships with network/studio PR contacts and creators in order to secure content for Fandom and relevant Wikia communities- Coordinate with studio and agency contacts to attend press events and conduct interviews with talent/creatives

Managing Production Processes and Workflows - Created a video production schedule, and updated throughout the program lifecycle, as well as keeping note of incoming opportunities in the video pitch process. Project & Shoot Planning - Creating plans for projects, call sheets for shoots, negotiating with suppliers, freelancers and equipment hire companies and ensuring kit and staff are in the right place at the right time. Staffing & Communication - Communicate creative assignments to internal teams. Assigning roles and tasks to team members, to ensure all necessary personnel are aware of logistics, their roles and responsibilities for each project. Booking and managing freelancers when required, ensuring we have a pool of capable external talent that can be utilised when required. Training - Help coordinate video team member training sessions, identifying needs and ensuring staff and freelancers have the required skills for each project. Finance - Accurately forecasting cost for each project, and producing an itemised list of required budget per project including details on props, equipment hires, freelancers & talent etc. Ensuring all invoices from freelancers, talent and equipment hire firms etc. are collected, checked and submitted to our finance team 14 days before payment is due. Legal - Assist in the preparation of service agreement for clients and assist in the development of contracts for freelancers. Ensure our insurance and public liability policies are in place to cover all work-related activities and projects. Equipment Inventory Management - Implemented an inventory management system to track and manage the allocation of all video equipment, as well as budgeting for any deficiencies in the inventory.

Responsibilities: • Curate and create innovate video content for The Financial Times brands• Manage the work and development of two team members • Act as a producer, cameraman and editor for video shoots• Analyse video performance and industry developments each quarter to improve offerings• Manage all agencies and freelancers throughout the year working on video projects• Managing web projects including website redesigns and client promotional websitesAchievements: • Created animated adverts broadcast on CNN and CNBC• Designed video template for all social media activity• Launched new Youtube accounts and increased video views four fold on YouTube and websites • Conceived new video series for all brands and created all design materials• Promoted from Video editor to current role in two years• Managed external client projects with budget of £90,000 • Overhauled websites to make them mobile friendly• Completed 3 day Agile management course and implemented into new video production schedule

Role: Media Traffic OfficerThe position of Media Traffic Officer was created after a company restructure – during my time I developed the role and constructed new and effective processes. • Managing media storage and using an offsite archive • Researching programme background and competitor developments• Fulfilling channel managers needs for Photoshop editing and image manipulation • Developing and testing games with the web team• Helping to launch BuzMuzik• Writing copy for multiple channels (programme synopses, programme research and artist interviews) • Liaising with external suppliers (e.g. record companies, music promoters) to fulfil media requirements • Planning work schedule for Traffic team• Ensuring media is compliant with OFCOM broadcast guidelines across multiple channels• Working on multiple channel YouTube accounts • Producing audio content for online games and channel voiceovers• Video editing on compliance / channel branding issues• Logging media on tailored asset management programmes• Liaising with external clients on media delivery • Planned and oversaw work on new edit suite

• Office co-ordination: Taking minutes, liaising with media suppliers, ordering stock and organising office diary • Organising competitions with film companies and media outlets for promotional purposes • Researching studio guests to formulate interview questions• Managing interview sessions (posing questions, directing and overseeing quality of final material)• Marketing research: researching box office records and public response to past releases• Audio editing interviews for radio broadcast • Writing copy for upcoming events, new film releases, competitions, company blog • Building web pages using Dreamweaver which adhered to company style guidelines• Compilation of press kits to target specific demographics

Went backpacking, gained work experience at radio stations in New Zealand, Australia and New York.

Duties: • Liaising between graphic design team and marketing team to produce publicity materials • Responsibility for marketing materials library • Providing administrative support and answering queries for external clients • Presentation of marketing projects to other areas of the company • Creative input into the design and copy for advertising documents • Creating the project timeline and ensuring projects met deadlines

• Directing live studio broadcast • Researching and booking guests • Producing pre recorded segments to spark debate • Researching topical issues for discussions

• Creating branding materials print, online, and audio • Applying for funding from University body and local businesses • Running events - Fresher’s week festival and O.B’s • Finding advertisers and creating company specific promotions• Station promotion through social media and PR • Creating shows through listener demand and focus group feedback

• Running test cases • Performing regression testing• Verify claimed bug fixes • Entering data into a bug tracking system