October 2010- February 2011, Researcher, Specialist Factual prime-time Series Channel 4, talkbackTHAMES.
Finding a variety of contributors with valuable items from a broad range of areas for four of the UK's top dealers looking to buy desirable objects. Provided background research and producing contributor stories in studio, for the first in this Specialist Factual prime-time Series.
September 2010- October 2010, Shooting Development Researcher, Factual Features, talkbackTHAMES.
Working closely with the Head of Factual Features, researching and writing up proposals. Experience pitching and developing formats for commissioners, inc. developing a historical detective Series and my own travel-dating format. Filming tasters, identifying and setting up an online inputting system to log new talent.
June- September 2010 Sole Researcher, 'Great British Railway Journeys', BBC Two Book, talkbackTHAMES.
Revisiting contributors, I elaborated on strong narratives for the book to accompany the First Series. Fact checking and assistance editing prose for Executive Producer and author Charlie Bunce.
May- September 2010- Researcher, 'Great British Railway Journeys', BBC Two, Series Two, talkbackTHAMES
Finding relevant narratives, activities, experts and contributors for journeys across the UK for the Second in this popular Series. Michael Portillo retraces George Bradshaw's footsteps, discovering what remains of Victorian Britain and its railways. Provided historical edit research and archive assistance for stories. Working knowledge of the British Library, film and photographic archives.
Jan- May 2010: Researcher, 'Filthy Rotten Scoundrels', BBC One, Leopard Films
Obs Doc, following environmental crime teams tackling crimes nationwide. Gaining co-operation from large organizations like the National Trust, Local Government Authorities and The Environment Agency. Identifying and developing relevant narratives. Providing factual research for edit.
Dec 2009: Shooting Researcher, 'Psychopanellists', talkbackTHAMES Comedy Ent Pilot.
*Filmed a comedy panel show, with a range of celebrities and professional psychologists in studio. Picking up individual responses and audience reactions, using EX1.
Aug 2009- Oct 2009: Researcher, BBC One. 'Hospital Heroes 2', talkbackTHAMES.
*On location, working alongside top Consultants at London's Air ambulance (HEMS) and A&E Drs and nurses. Shooting and interviewing Drs and patients, GVs. Crucial support for my Director. Gaining consents and ensuring continuity of stories.
February- Aug 2009: Researcher, BBC One and BBC Two, 'Escape to the Country', talkbackTHAMES.
*Sourcing idyllic countryside properties for buyers during the economic downturn. Establishing narrative arcs to each episode. Interviewing contributors. Sourcing experts and negotiating access to activities for contributors on a tight time schedule whilst on location. Working with talent and contributors. Shooting GVs.
Nov- Jan 2009: Junior Researcher/ Production Runner
'Home to Hotel' BBC One Observational Documentary Pilot, BBC Manchester
*Obs Doc following couples trying to make their properties work for them during the recession, transforming their homes into B&Bs in a matter of weeks, with expert help from Sarah Willingham. Sourcing and securing contributors and locations, shooting recces. Researching the UK hospitality industry. Assisting on shoots, Providing administrative and practical support. Shooting GVs.
Sept- Nov 2008: Junior Researcher/ Runner. In house Format and Factual Entertainment Development, BBC Manchester.
*Generating, brainstorming and developing format and factual entertainment ideas to pitch. Writing and reading treatments, appraisals and questions. Simulating run-throughs.Critiquing and trouble-shooting show mechanics. Pitching ideas to producers and commissioners. Shooting research talent tapes. Developing a comedy show.
June 2008- September 2008:
Junior Researcher/ Runner- Hospital Heroes, BBC One, Observational Documentary, talkbackTHAMES.
*Contacting contributors conducting follow-ups, researching medical cases, facts and statistics, assisting shooting APs on location, gaining contributor consents, shooting GVs, writing story logs and shift summaries, logging tapes on Cinegy, collecting rushes, general office support.
May 2008: Production Runner- Grand Designs Live, talkbackTHAMES.
Assisting Editorial Unit and Executive Producer.
*A schedule of extremely varied work, demanded quick thinking and a pro-active attitude, assisting the editorial team, logging tapes and sourcing VTs, office support, greeting contributors and chaperoning talent.
January 2008- present: Assistant Producer and Assistant to Artistic Directors- Gilt and Grime Theatre Company.
*Produced inaugural play, "Two" by Jim Cartwright. Auditioning actors. Gained a transfer to the Courtyard Theatre. Produced press releases. Dealt with press and general enquiries. Gained press coverage and listings. Produced marketing materials. Generated sponsorship. Attended to the needs of the artistic directors and production crew.
January- March 2008: Development Researcher- Knight Ayton Management.
*Researched and generated prospective television projects for presenters and broadcasters, to be pitched to producers. Edited clients' online biogs.
Sept-Dec 2006: Creative. D&AD Creative Advertising Workshops, Scotland- Agencies including Newhaven, Union, Family and The Leith Agency.
*Worked on live briefs including campaigns for the Scottish Executive, NHS and National Express. Critiqued on a weekly basis by top creative executives. Developed a strong portfolio of campaigns.
May 2005-Sept 2007 Treasurer of Edinburgh Movie Production Society.
*Dealt with all monetary aspects of the society, bookkeeping, budgeting, gaining grant and sponsorship funds of over £1,500. Wrote scripts, edited scripts, mentored novice filmmakers. Produced short films and documentaries. Auditioned actors, found locations, secured rights to film, sourced props and contributors.
June-August 2005. Account Manager and creative intern-AMV BBDO.
*Researched concepts for BT Broadband "Soundtrack to your Life" Campaign. Sourced talent and materials for adverts. Worked on live briefs including the "Soundtrack to your life" for BT and The Economist, under the tutelage of a pair of creatives, with work presented to BT account executives. Brainstormed brand development strategies for Famous Grouse and New Zealand Lamb. Negotiated rights for usage of "Suddenly I see", KT Tunstall. Mediated the client and creative relationship. Quantitative and qualitative research on adverts' effectiveness. Produced BT's internal showreel, researching and collating information and footage to give AMV staff a progress update.
July-Aug 2004: Research Assistant- Features Department, Mail on Sunday.
*Sourced and presented relevant information for articles. Reporting directly to the Features Editor.
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