Dan John
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Megan Hallinan
Since joining Independent Media News, Dan has been an asset to the company and has been brilliant to work with. Through producing high quality video podcasts and selling these onto a variety of high calibre websites, and increasing our base of television contacts, my ability to provide the strongest campaigns possible for my clients has been greatly improved. Dan always puts 110% into everything he does, and is fully dedicated to his work. Aside from this, he is a lovely person to be around, in a working and social environment!
Megan Hallinan
Since joining Independent Media News, Dan has been an asset to the company and has been brilliant to work with. Through producing high quality video podcasts and selling these onto a variety of high calibre websites, and increasing our base of television contacts, my ability to provide the strongest campaigns possible for my clients has been greatly improved. Dan always puts 110% into everything he does, and is fully dedicated to his work. Aside from this, he is a lovely person to be around, in a working and social environment!
Megan Hallinan
Since joining Independent Media News, Dan has been an asset to the company and has been brilliant to work with. Through producing high quality video podcasts and selling these onto a variety of high calibre websites, and increasing our base of television contacts, my ability to provide the strongest campaigns possible for my clients has been greatly improved. Dan always puts 110% into everything he does, and is fully dedicated to his work. Aside from this, he is a lovely person to be around, in a working and social environment!
Megan Hallinan
Since joining Independent Media News, Dan has been an asset to the company and has been brilliant to work with. Through producing high quality video podcasts and selling these onto a variety of high calibre websites, and increasing our base of television contacts, my ability to provide the strongest campaigns possible for my clients has been greatly improved. Dan always puts 110% into everything he does, and is fully dedicated to his work. Aside from this, he is a lovely person to be around, in a working and social environment!
Experience
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Deputy Editor
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Jan 2020 - Present
As Deputy Editor of BBC Reel I have a leading role in both commissioning and producing digital video features from around the globe. I work closely with the Editor to help inform our editorial strategy and co-ordinate the day-to-day management of the BBC Reel site and YouTube channel, as well as line managing the UK commissioning team.
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Commissioning Editor (Interim)
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May 2019 - Jan 2020
Leading the UK video team for BBC Reel, the BBC's international online video platform, was responsible for overseeing the team's commissioning strategy and production of online video features. Working closely with the US-based Editor on the growth strategy for the platform. 9 months maternity cover position.
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Senior Video Journalist
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Nov 2016 - May 2019
Senior Video Journalist working for the BBC.com Features team, predominantly commissioning and producing digital films for the BBC's international video platform BBC Reel, but also working closely with BBC Culture, BBC Future BBC Travel and BBC Capital.
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Zoological Society of London (ZSL)
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United Kingdom
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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Senior Video & Image Producer
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Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
Overseeing all video and image production for the organisation, both for the zoos and the conservation and science work of the society. Heading up the Video and Image team, managing all video channels within the organisation's social media output and working closely with the press team to produce content for distribution to national media.Working closely with the Head of Digital Services to lead on future video and image strategy.
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Video & Image Producer
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Jan 2013 - Jan 2016
Responsible for the production of all video and image content for the organisation. Producing videos for all social media channels, managing video channels such as YouTube and Vine and working with the Press Team to produce content for release to national media.
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Independent Media News
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United Kingdom
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Digital Content Producer
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2013
Oversee the implementation of all video podcast campaigns. To produce, film, and edit news and lifestyle video content.To oversee all online video sell ins to leading consumer websites. To organise a small team of freelance video journalists. Working closely with IMN's Head of Content to develop the digital strategy of the company.
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Digital Campaign Executive
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Sep 2010 - Nov 2011
Produce, film, edit and distribute video content for podcasts to be displayed on media websites. These often centre around new research and feature interviews with industry experts, case studies and celebrity spokespeople.
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Station Manager
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Apr 2009 - Apr 2010
Oversaw the running of the student television station at Exeter University. Managed a committee of 12 people, and an overall membership of over 250. Lead the station to one of its most successful years, winning 6 awards at the National Student Television Association Awards 2010, including the Highly Commended Award for Best Broadcaster. Oversaw the running of the student television station at Exeter University. Managed a committee of 12 people, and an overall membership of over 250. Lead the station to one of its most successful years, winning 6 awards at the National Student Television Association Awards 2010, including the Highly Commended Award for Best Broadcaster.
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Education
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2007 - 2010
University of Exeter
Bachelor’s Degree, English
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