Fintan McDonnell

Video Journalist at Thomson Reuters Foundation
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United Kingdom, UK
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  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Limited working proficiency

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Video Journalist
      • Aug 2022 - Present

      I produce videos covering tech, climate change and inequality for the Thomson Reuters Foundation's website and social media channels. I produce videos covering tech, climate change and inequality for the Thomson Reuters Foundation's website and social media channels.

    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Digital Producer
      • Jan 2022 - Jun 2022

      I produce digital content for SBS' flagship Current Affairs program, Insight. I manage Insight's online presence and produce original written and video content to grow the brand on social media platforms. I liaise with internal and external stakeholders to develop content strategy.

    • Digital Video Lead
      • Dec 2020 - Jan 2022

      Led the video production team for SBS News’ online division. Oversaw daily production of social and website news videos, planning and assigning stories and sub-editing to ensure accuracy and editorial standards, and assisting production where necessary with writing, editing and shooting. Liaised with the digital team and internal and external stakeholders to develop product and strategy to encourage audience growth and consumption hours across our platforms.

    • Digital Producer
      • Apr 2020 - Dec 2020

      I researched, wrote and produced written and video content for SBS News' website and social channels. This content included social videos, news stories, features, live streams, and Instagram posts.

    • Canada
    • Software Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Video Producer
      • Nov 2019 - Apr 2020

      I created video edits and wrote accompanying copy to send to thousands of Reuters media clients around the world. I cut from live press conferences, edits from media partners, and video feeds sent in from camera crews in the field. I coordinated with Reuters' global team of contributors to ensure video was delivered as quickly as possible to customers. I created video edits and wrote accompanying copy to send to thousands of Reuters media clients around the world. I cut from live press conferences, edits from media partners, and video feeds sent in from camera crews in the field. I coordinated with Reuters' global team of contributors to ensure video was delivered as quickly as possible to customers.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Multimedia Producer, ITV Online
      • Aug 2019 - Apr 2020

      I produced ITV’s daily Instagram-only program ‘The Rundown’. Working in a small team with presenters, I pitched and helped organise story segments, sourced footage, filmed in-studio, edited and published the show to social platforms. I worked on the pilot program and helped launch the show in September 2019. I also write and produce video for ITV Online News' website. I produced ITV’s daily Instagram-only program ‘The Rundown’. Working in a small team with presenters, I pitched and helped organise story segments, sourced footage, filmed in-studio, edited and published the show to social platforms. I worked on the pilot program and helped launch the show in September 2019. I also write and produce video for ITV Online News' website.

    • Digital Video Producer
      • Dec 2017 - May 2019

      I produced and edited video news stories and features for SBS News’ website and social channels. I researched, pitched, and sourced footage for videos, and I conducted interviews with talent and fact-checked. I coordinated with the social media producer and graphics team to inform content strategy and style. Occasionally I wrote online news stories and features and supervised video content and delivery on the SBS news website. I produced and edited video news stories and features for SBS News’ website and social channels. I researched, pitched, and sourced footage for videos, and I conducted interviews with talent and fact-checked. I coordinated with the social media producer and graphics team to inform content strategy and style. Occasionally I wrote online news stories and features and supervised video content and delivery on the SBS news website.

    • Israel
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Social Media Producer, News
      • Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

      Researched and created written and video content for Ten Eyewitness News’ social channels and website. Oversaw multiple Facebook and Twitter pages, moderated comments and scheduled posts and videos. Liaised with Ten’s newsrooms across the country and the Digital Content Supervisor to determine editorial strategy.

    • Associate Digital Producer
      • Jan 2015 - Jan 2016

      Produced and organised a wide variety of web content for Network Ten Drama and Entertainment shows on the TENplay website (http://tenplay.com.au/). Tasks included creating short-form videos, writing articles, site management and sub-editing. I coordinated and collaborated with the digital team, social media team and various departments to craft and carry out content strategy.

    • Digital Producer (Internship)
      • Jul 2014 - Oct 2014

      Created and managed web content for Network Ten shows across different social media platforms and content management systems. Created and managed web content for Network Ten shows across different social media platforms and content management systems.

    • Australia
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Freelance Journalist, News Writer
      • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

      Wrote news stories and news briefs for monthly local newspaper the Strathfield Scene. Researched newsworthy local leads, pitched ideas and wrote stories to tight daily deadlines. Wrote news stories and news briefs for monthly local newspaper the Strathfield Scene. Researched newsworthy local leads, pitched ideas and wrote stories to tight daily deadlines.

    • Australia
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Volunteer Radio Journalist, Radio Producer
      • Apr 2014 - Jul 2014

      Produced radio news packages three to five minutes long for ‘Razor’s Edge’- 2SER’s current affairs program. Pitched ideas, interviewed talent, developed scripts, recorded audio and presented the show. Produced radio news packages three to five minutes long for ‘Razor’s Edge’- 2SER’s current affairs program. Pitched ideas, interviewed talent, developed scripts, recorded audio and presented the show.

    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • News Journalist and Arts and Entertainment Writer
      • Feb 2013 - Jun 2013

      Wrote news stories, feature articles and reviews for the Alternative Media Group website and for affiliated publications: The Bondi View, Inner West Independent, The City News and The Sydney City Hub. Worked independently to tight deadlines, interviewed sources and researched facts on a weekly basis. Wrote news stories, feature articles and reviews for the Alternative Media Group website and for affiliated publications: The Bondi View, Inner West Independent, The City News and The Sydney City Hub. Worked independently to tight deadlines, interviewed sources and researched facts on a weekly basis.

    • United Arab Emirates
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Contributor
      • Jun 2012 - May 2013

      Wrote feature articles to a tight deadline for a university magazine. Wrote feature articles to a tight deadline for a university magazine.

    • Australia
    • Media Production
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Website Designer
      • Aug 2012 - Jan 2013

      Designed and maintained websites for two nationally circulating magazines: V8 Action Illustrated and Rugby League Player. Wrote and managed digital content, moderated comments and designed website layout. Designed and maintained websites for two nationally circulating magazines: V8 Action Illustrated and Rugby League Player. Wrote and managed digital content, moderated comments and designed website layout.

    • Contributor
      • May 2012 - Jan 2013

      Pitched ideas and wrote reviews and feature articles for a Fairfax-owned website, Pitched ideas and wrote reviews and feature articles for a Fairfax-owned website,

    • Website Designer, Co-editor, Writer
      • Aug 2012 - Nov 2012

      Co-founded student-run magazine called ‘uncapped:’ focused on news for people with a disability. Wrote articles, produced film and radio stories, designed and maintained the website (http://uncappedmagazine.com/) and coordinated and organised the stories produced and published. Co-founded student-run magazine called ‘uncapped:’ focused on news for people with a disability. Wrote articles, produced film and radio stories, designed and maintained the website (http://uncappedmagazine.com/) and coordinated and organised the stories produced and published.

Education

  • University of Technology, Sydney
    Bachelor of Arts in Communication, Journalism
    2011 - 2014
  • Université Paris Dauphine
    Exchange Semester
    2013 - 2013

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