Experience

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  Paramount

  • United States
  • Entertainment Providers
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Head of Digital Content at MTV + Comedy Central

    • Apr 2022 - Present

    · Work closely with the Vice President of MTV Entertainment Group International· Directly responsible for creating a slate of original digital content in line with overall programming and editorial strategies for MTV and Comedy Central· Exec produce digital-first series where required· Lead commissioning and development of digital-first content, partnering with global teams to ensure strategic alignment and leading local direction and execution· Responsible for managing a team of senior producers and video editors· Own production workflows, ensuring content across the portfolio is delivered in a timely manner at the highest standards to key markets· Oversees budgets as part of the planning and P&L process· Manage relationships with international teams to share regular English language and localised content to support their local content plans· Collaborate with stakeholder teams across the business, leveraging opportunities to improve and innovate to deliver against KPIs· Work closely with Paramount's in-house Sales teams to help secure and execute sponsorship and branded content deals, as well as fulfil commercial content requirements for specific platforms· Drive digital-first talent search, identifying up-and-coming stars who have the potential to be the 'next face' of our brands

  • Digital Production Lead at MTV UK + Comedy Central

    • Feb 2021 - Apr 2022

    • Directly responsible for managing a cross-brand team of in-house senior producers and editors• Executive Producer of all daily news content for UK & International under the MTV News brand• Oversees production of all social media content for the company's Youth & Entertainment channels including linear derivative content, original short-form series, daily news content, general entertainment formats and ad-hoc creative edits• Hire and manage work of freelance producers and video editors• Contributes to editorial direction of all brands, including the voice, tone, and creative development of content • Responsible for building scalable production management systems and workflows to support an always-on, quick response production model across various media, platforms and international teams.• Manage relationships with key partners across business, on behalf of the team, including in-house production and studio teams• Advise on key production and delivery decisions that impact budget and schedule, including problem solving any issues that arise during production

  • MTV Senior Producer

    • Nov 2018 - Feb 2021

    • Work closely and an integral support to the Head of Digital Video, deputising and managing the video team in their absence.• Spearhead MTV News output and deliver on an international scale• Develop and Produce Original digital series https://variety.com/2020/tv/global/mtv-black-lives-matter-1234748961/• Work with everyone! From Editorial to Engineers• Oversee Editorial and Video Production: From commissioning, creating and curating news and features, to directing and shooting on the latest broadcast cameras • Review video team workflow and style guides regularly• Work with third parties with regular catch ups• Work with agents and booking in talent. • Constantly planning ahead and making sure to have the resources to produce what is required

  • MTV News Lead Video Producer

    • May 2016 - Nov 2018

    • Launched MTV News digital, a daily online show, fronted by the next generation of MTV’s presenting talent, on its switchover from linear. With over 300 million views in 2017, News has seen 198% growth YOY.• Manage, direct and develop MTV’s pool of presenters. • Act as liaison between studio engineers and digital team to ensure smooth running of the studio and gallery for various shoots.• Manage a team of producer/editors and freelancers who create multiplatform news and features daily across Shows, Celeb, Music, Life, Style and more for MTV.co.uk, Snapchat Discover, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, MTV Play (app) and more.• Deputising for MTV Digital’s Video Lead during annual leave.• Lead Producer on spin-off MTV News franchises with talent including That’s What She Said, Agony Aunt: Sophie Kasaei, Scotty T’s Views On The News.• Lead on video events on location for shows such as EMAs, VMAs and V Fest.• Development and implementation of new edit and animation ideas into videos strands to keep them fresh and engaging.• Work closely with the editorial, creative, commercial teams and external clients to create exciting video content, recent credits include That’s What She Said and Firsts.

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  Digital Spy

  • London, United Kingdom

  • Video Producer

    • May 2012 - May 2016
    • London, United Kingdom

    • Launched Digital Spy’s Consumer Tech and Soaps Video Section – Soaps became one of the best performing channels for Digital Spy.• Served as a Judge for The British Soap Award’s for three consecutive years.• Travelled internationally to create video packages for big events such as San Diego Comic Con, CES Vegas, Mobile World Congress, Monte Carlo Television Festival, The Brit Awards.• Day to day running of all shooting and editing for all sections of the website. • Managed the schedule and workflow of freelancers.

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  CNET

  • London

  • Junior Video Producer

    • Aug 2011 - May 2012
    • London

    • Editing of long-form and short-form daily shows and promos for web.• Presenting and Filming Consumer Tech Reviews.• Day to day running of all shooting and editing for all sections of the website.