David Knight

Editor at Promonews
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London, England, United Kingdom, GB

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Experience

    • Brazil
    • Utilities
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editor
      • Jun 2007 - Present

      Founder, editor and publisher of Promonews (www.promonews.tv), the UK website dedicated to the world of music video production, with reviews, news, production credits on the latest music videos, plus interviews with music video makers from all sides of the industry.

    • Music video commissioner
      • Apr 2017 - Present

      Freelance music video commissioner of music videos for artists including Mumford & Sons, Sports Team, Sigrid.

    • Editorial Director
      • Jun 2008 - Present

      Editorial director of annual UK Music Video Awards, held every October in London since 2008 and now regarded as the most prestigious awards ceremony for the international music video industry. Role includes selecting/updating the awards categories, chairing judging panels, advising on winner of UKMVAs' special Icon Award. Editorial director of annual UK Music Video Awards, held every October in London since 2008 and now regarded as the most prestigious awards ceremony for the international music video industry. Role includes selecting/updating the awards categories, chairing judging panels, advising on winner of UKMVAs' special Icon Award.

    • Curator & Producer
      • Jan 2007 - Present

      Co-founder, co-producer and co-curator of popular music video and comedy live event hosted by Adam Buxton showcasing shortform creativity. Produced in association with the BFI Southbank, performed around the UK and beyond, there have been over 60 new episodes since 2007, plus special shows focussing on artists including Radiohead and David Bowie, and labels including Warp Records and Ninja Tune. Role is to select and secure new content for the show. Co-founder, co-producer and co-curator of popular music video and comedy live event hosted by Adam Buxton showcasing shortform creativity. Produced in association with the BFI Southbank, performed around the UK and beyond, there have been over 60 new episodes since 2007, plus special shows focussing on artists including Radiohead and David Bowie, and labels including Warp Records and Ninja Tune. Role is to select and secure new content for the show.

Education

  • The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)
    Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) Economics, Government & History
    1979 - 1982

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