Page title Name
Robin Brooks
Producer/Director, Senior Producer
United Kingdom

Robin's Biography

Just really enjoy thinking about and making really good telly. Happens to be sport most of the time, which is great and every man's dream, but I consider myself to be an investigative storyteller.

Love interviewing, working with talent, shooting beautiful rushes and spending hours in the edit or gallery. Scriptwriting and voiceover also an asset. Again, the sport aspect guarantees that I can make deadline without compromising quality.

Massively enjoy working with so many different people and I guess that also proves I get on well with most of them, and do a great job.

Lots and lots of energy and passion to keep improving - there are many more challenging projects and award-winning performances ahead. 

Credits for BBC, ITV, C4, SKY, Websites, Print, Interactive.

Some of the people I've worked with - Nelson Mandela, Roger Federer, Sir Steve Redgrave, Paula Radcliffe, Frank Lampard, Marco Van Basten, Kobe Bryant, Rafa Nadal.

Credits

ATP Masters 1000 Tennis - ATP Media , Unspecified
2010 - Reporter
After 2 years as the World Feed Producer, I now Produce the News & New Media content, interviewing players, shooting features, producing daily short and event 52' highlight shows, writing all scripts and performing voiceover throughout. Also instrumental in boosting social networking to drive interest and revenue.

Six Nations Rugby - BBC , United Kingdom
2010 - Edit Producer
Editing highlights for the BBC's outstanding coverage of the tenth anniversary Six Nations.

Australian Open Tennis - BBC Network , United Kingdom
2010 - Edit Producer
Part of a small team creating all the on-air material and coverage for Andy Murray's journey to the Final on the BBC Network, often through the night. Better luck next time!

ATP Masters 1000 Year in Review - ATP Media , United Kingdom
2009 - Development Producer
From concept to final execution I was the only driving force in this first offering from a company dedicated to Live coverage.
In addition to my onsite role I harvested best shots and action as the year unfolded to bring together a beautiful, creative and highly watchable review of a great season in tennis with no budget or time set aside for the project.

Road to South Africa 2010 - IMG , Netherlands
2009 - Producer/Director
One of first shoots for World Cup 2010 Preview Show, liaising with Press officers, conducting interviews with players and fans of Holland and Japan national teams. Also travelled to Slovenia to see Russians dumped out to set up fixture against England in June.

World Rally Championships - North One , Greece
2009 - Producer
Part of a well-tuned unit touring the world, my role is to Produce the Daily Highlights show to time on time. Crafting the story of the day, while reacting to rapid change and the logistical constraints of Rally, this is one of the most intense and rewarding jobs in television.

ATP Masters Series Tennis - TPL , Unspecified
2009 - Producer
Produced the World Feed for 2 seasons - ensuring continuous Live coverage throughout the tournament as Host Broadcaster to the 10 top tier events after the Slams.
This season I will spend more time shooting interviews and features after a successful event in the role last year.


Wimbledon Championships - BBC , United Kingdom
2009 - Associate Producer
On site at the All England Club, part of the enormous broadcast team, I assisted the many Editors for Live and Today at Wimbledon in telling the story of this year's classic tournament.

PGA European Tour Golf - IMG , Unspecified
2009 - Associate Producer
Regular member of the OB team on 6 or so events per year around the world working directly with the Producer & Director to enhance the coverage and produce promotional material. Capable of performing a large number of roles vital to a successful Live transmission. Also work independently to produce 4 camera highlights of other tours.

Euro 2008 Official Preview Show - Input Media , Unspecified
2008 - Producer/Director
Produce and Direct shoots, perform interviews, edit and script features on teams of those nations competent enough to qualify for the tournament this Summer. Research archive and other materials to create elements for vibrant show delivered to all host broadcasters.

The Rugby World Cup 2007 - ITV Sport , France
2007 - Assistant Producer
Editing features, music pieces, match highlights like there was no tomorrow - often that really was the case. Also part of OB team in Cardiff and witnessed England no-score in Paris.

Tour de France - Sunset & Vine , United Kingdom
2007 - Edit Producer
Part of the production team creating show openings, stage highlights and podcasts.

Red Bull Air Race London - Channel 4 , United Kingdom
2007 - Edit Producer
One of two Parts Producers creating the show for delayed transmission in extremely intense environment; very fast turnaround of races, links, interviews and other material to precise durations. Like working on an OB, highlights show and magazine all at once.

FIFA World Cup 2006 - BBC & ITV Sport , England
2006 - Associate Producer
For the build-up to the World Cup, I edited a number of packages for Football Focus and for the International Friendlies of England and their opponents Trinidad & Tobago.

Part of a large team shooting & editing all VT content for ITV's output - music pieces, news reports, features and interviews for Preview, Live and Highlights.

Employment History

2002 - date  Freelance Producer/Director, Associate Producer.
BBC, ITV, IMG, CSI, Input, TV Corp, Matchroom, Sky, Setanta.

• Taking on many varied projects, create ideas, manage subject matter,
crew, and talent; execute all practical and creative production processes from planning to delivery. Consistently produce high quality programming.

1999 - 2002 UPC - Wizja Sport Channel
Producer Champions League, Speedway, Tour de Suisse, World Football, Pool, NBA, NHL, ...

• Worked initially as an AP in a vibrant Sports Department, promoted to Producer as a result of consistent achievement.
• Supporting 4 hours of live transmission on Matchdays with shoots, features, analysis and rolling edits. Produced weekly live studio show with guests.
• Later managed my own team to develop and innovate with entire strands above, successfully extending parameters and expectations of channel broadcasts.
• Directed / vision mixed and produced diverse array of gallery output co-ordinating all personnel and facilities to ensure consistently flawless live broadcasts.

1995 - 1999 Trans World International
Assistant Producer European Tour Productions

• Performed every role vital to the successful transmission of
a Live OB, proving time and again that I was up to the task.
Uniquely worked with Director on other TWI programming.
• Began by supporting the travelling team managing tapes, footage and logs.
• Executed graphics, floor managing, VT, submix and unilateral roles on the road.
• Encouraged talent and colleagues to contribute to the quality of output
with increasing influence in the high pressure environment.

1993 - 1995 Planet 24 Runner Big Breakfast, Junior Researcher The Word
• Tirelessly assisted the editorial teams to ensure their ideas for extremely high-profile entertaining television became reality.
• Involved in literally every aspect of production at a top independent. A significant asset given freedom and encouragement to develop.

Education

1990 - 1993 De Montfort University
• BA Business & Media Studies (2.1) - a highly practical, creative and engaging course designed to meet the challenge of a vibrant media culture, incorporating such disciplines as Radio & Video, Documentary Production, Photography and Journalism. Founded on the theories of Mass Media, Film Studies, Marketing and Society. Represented university at Football, Rugby and Lazerquest.

1981 - 1990 Dulwich College
• 3 A Levels, 2 AO Levels, 3 O Levels, 7 GCSE's to complement thorough and enjoyable classic education. Represented school at Rugby, Cricket, Fencing and Badminton. Invited to attend Royal Institute lectures in Mathematics. Old Alleynian.

Technical Equipment

Sony Z1
Final Cut Pro
Vision Mixing

Affiliations

BECTU

Referees

Nick Atkins, Executive Producer North One
David Moss, Head of Programmes ITV Sport
Jim Storey, Executive Director IMG
Chris Downham, Head of Production CSI Sports
Richard Mathews, Head of Production, Al Jazeera

Skills

Voiceover
Scripting
Producing
Directing
Self shooting on Z1
3 Point Lighting
Vision Mixing
Avid & Final Cut Pro
EVS
Health & Safety, Legal.

Additional Information

Industries

  • Film, 
  • Mobile Content, 
  • Music Promos, 
  • Online, 
  • TV

Programme Types

  • Business, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Documentary, 
  • Entertainment, 
  • Game Show, 
  • Interactive TV, 
  • Live Multi-cam OB, 
  • Live TV, 
  • Magazine, 
  • Music, 
  • New Media, 
  • Observational Documentary, 
  • Outside Broadcast, 
  • Science Fiction, 
  • Sport, 
  • Travel

Organizations

  • BECTU

Specialisms

  • Advertising, 
  • Arts, 
  • Business, 
  • Cars, 
  • Cinema/Film, 
  • Comedy, 
  • Current Affairs, 
  • Design, 
  • Digi Beta, 
  • Economics, 
  • Final Cut Pro, 
  • Food, 
  • Football, 
  • High-Definition, 
  • Interactive TV, 
  • Internet, 
  • Journalism, 
  • Literature, 
  • Location Filming, 
  • Mental Health, 
  • Music, 
  • New Media, 
  • News & Current Affairs, 
  • Outside Broadcast, 
  • Philosophy, 
  • Photography, 
  • Politics, 
  • Popular Culture, 
  • Programme Development, 
  • Psychology, 
  • Sport, 
  • Technology, 
  • Travel, 
  • USA, 
  • Writing

Languages

  • French

Permits

  • USA

Licenses

  • Basic Driving (PLG)