Experience

C21Media

• United Kingdom
• Internet Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sponsorship and Partnerships Manager News Xchange 2023

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Sponsorship and partnership manager for the international News Industry Annual News Xchange conference. Managing NX23 event and NX website related sponsorship opportunities. Sponsorship and partnership manager for the international News Industry Annual News Xchange conference. Managing NX23 event and NX website related sponsorship opportunities.



ReNEWS

• Netherlands
• Media Production

• Partnership Manager, ReNEWS

  • Dec 2020 - Present

  Managing supporter and partner relationships and opportunities at ReNEWS. I'm happy to create supporter packages and bespoke opportunities which meet your organisation's needs and enable you to demonstrate solidarity with ReNEWS. Contact me at fiona@joinrenews.com Managing supporter and partner relationships and opportunities at ReNEWS. I'm happy to create supporter packages and bespoke opportunities which meet your organisation's needs and enable you to demonstrate solidarity with ReNEWS. Contact me at fiona@joinrenews.com



Catalyst Media Consulting Limited

• London, United Kingdom

• Director

  • Mar 2018 - Present

  Media consultant with extensive experience in the News industry. Project management, change management, contract negotiation skills, business plan development, TV production and broadcast facilities expertise with an emphasis on excellence in all aspects of customer and client services. Media consultant with extensive experience in the News industry. Project management, change management, contract negotiation skills, business plan development, TV production and broadcast facilities expertise with an emphasis on excellence in all aspects of customer and client services.



European Broadcasting Union (EBU)

• Switzerland
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Head Of Sponsorships, News Xchange 2020 at EBU

  • Jan 2020 - Dec 2020

• Head Of Sponsorships, News Xchange 2019

  • Jun 2019 - Dec 2019

  News from News Xchange 2019 We are delighted to announce that Fiona Dodd has accepted the position of Head of Sponsorships for News Xchange 2019. A news professional with extensive experience in editorial, commercial and strategy positions throughout an impressive career, Fiona brings a wealth of knowledge and enthusiasm to the role of working with our event's sponsors and crafting customized packages for sponsorship that increase visibility and amplify messaging. Many of you will know Fiona from her time with EBU Member ITN, where her achievements as Client Services Director included managing ITN's international News Syndication business, event management including ITN's 2012 London Olympics and 2016 Rio Olympics Broadcast facilities operations, and extensive experience handling Royal events on behalf of ITN's international partners and clients. A participant in many News Xchange conferences, Fiona has been a member of the News Xchange Executive Board. We're delighted to have her on board and looking forward to working with her. Fiona can be reached at dodd@eurovision.net. https://www.newsxchange.org/home.html Show less

• Media Consultant

  • Apr 2018 - Dec 2019

  Media consultant to EBU News department working on a variety of news related projects



ITN

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Client Services Director - ITN Productions News

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  Managing all operations relating to client service delivery and client satisfaction, negotiating new News Supply agreements, growing the client base plus responsibility for renewal of existing News Supply contracts. Managing a dedicated team, ensuring implementation of a consistently high standard of service to all partners, affiliates and clients across digital and broadcast platforms, meeting editorial and technical needs plus provision of broadcast facilities . Managing Special Events coverage and location facilities eg: Royal Wedding, Olympics, Commonwealth Games, General Elections, EU Referendum .Excellent interpersonal communication skills, wide range of industry contacts across broadcast and digital organisations. Internal & external stakeholder relationship management.Since Nov 2013 I have been a member of the European Broadcasting Union News Committee, elected as Vice Chair in Nov 2015 .I have also represented ITN as a member of the NewsXchange editorial committee (2014 & 2015). Show less

• Head of News Syndication, ITN Source News

  • Apr 2007 - Dec 2016

  Managing a dedicated team responsible for the international news syndication of on the day news coverage including live events, rushes, reporter packages produced by ITV News, Channel 4 News, and ITN Productions generated content including main stories of the day, sports news coverage, Royal family engagements, quirky and human interest stories. Negotiating and managing news supply agreements with a range of international broadcast organisations and digital outlets, across a range of platforms. Developing new products, pitching & tendering to new clients, overseeing marketing and promotion of products and events. Show less

• Editor, ITN International

  • Aug 2004 - Apr 2007

  Responsible for the day to day editorial decision making and provision of high quality news syndication services, including prioritising delivery of live coverage, edited highlights and reporter packages. Ensuring effective communication between the ITN International team and ITN's affiliates, partners and clients.



ITN

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Producer, ITN International

  • 1998 - 2004

• Reporter/Producer, ITN World News

  • 1997 - 1998

• Producer, ITN Desktop TV

  • 1994 - 1997

• Archive Researcher, ITV & Channel 4 News

  • 1989 - 1994

• Film & Video Librarian, ITN Archive

  • May 1986 - 1989



GRANADA TELEVISION LIMITED

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Film & Video Librarian

  • Jun 1985 - Apr 1986