Jonathan Bates
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Experience
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BFBS
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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100 - 200 Employee
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Social Media Editor
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Jan 2022 - Present
* Updating social media accounts for Forces News and Sport * Engaging with the audience in a friendly and appropriate way * Identifying original content ideas * Using analytics tools to drive audience growth * Sharing learnings with the editorial team * Updating social media accounts for Forces News and Sport * Engaging with the audience in a friendly and appropriate way * Identifying original content ideas * Using analytics tools to drive audience growth * Sharing learnings with the editorial team
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Sky
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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Sky News - Digital and Social Producer
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Feb 2017 - Jan 2022
* Use metrics and insight from analytics tools to drive engagement and deliver commercial objectives on social media. * Research, edit and develop content that will boost engagement, help our brand and boost referrals to our owned and operated media. * Understanding analytic and optimising tools to help boost KPI figures. * Work on social campaigns that support our premium content such as The Pledge, Sky Views, The Royal Wedding and 100 Women. * Liaise with… Show more * Use metrics and insight from analytics tools to drive engagement and deliver commercial objectives on social media. * Research, edit and develop content that will boost engagement, help our brand and boost referrals to our owned and operated media. * Understanding analytic and optimising tools to help boost KPI figures. * Work on social campaigns that support our premium content such as The Pledge, Sky Views, The Royal Wedding and 100 Women. * Liaise with Output Editors and Assistant Editors across the newsroom to ensure the On Demand platforms supports the Sky News journalism strategy. * Work with Sky’s various publishing platforms, including TV, maximising each to showcase the best of Sky News journalism. * Initiate creative and innovative story treatments to develop journalism.
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Sky News - Contracts Coordinator
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Sep 2013 - Feb 2017
* Producing and cutting content for clients and potential buyers, producer of Sky News 2014 Review of the year. * Working with some of the biggest news agencies and channels in the world such as APTN, ENEX, CBS, FOX NEWS, and many more. * Forging close relationships with clients around the world and understanding their editorial needs. * Reacting quick to breaking news in high pressured, time critical environment. * Planning and arranging sattelite feeds to pass on… Show more * Producing and cutting content for clients and potential buyers, producer of Sky News 2014 Review of the year. * Working with some of the biggest news agencies and channels in the world such as APTN, ENEX, CBS, FOX NEWS, and many more. * Forging close relationships with clients around the world and understanding their editorial needs. * Reacting quick to breaking news in high pressured, time critical environment. * Planning and arranging sattelite feeds to pass on to agencies. * Keeping a detailed log of footage and stories that agencies are interested in to help provide clients with the best service available. * Making sure that material provided to clients is correct and complies with UK and World copyright laws.
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Sky News - Researcher
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Feb 2012 - Sep 2013
* Sourcing footage for packages and docentaries. * Understanding copyright law for various types of content including news, sport, film and music. * Compiling various types of footage either to request or dependent on a breaking story.
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BBC
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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700 & Above Employee
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STRICTLY COME DANCING - Post Production
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
* Ingesting daily footage on various format’s formats. * Log data and suggesting ideas for VTs on the main show and It Takes Two. * Quality controlling footage and maintaining industry standards.
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STRICTLY COME DANCING - Camera Operator
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Sep 2011 - Dec 2011
* Filming behind the scenes with celebrities and their dance partners for VT purposes and BBC 2 show Strictly it Takes 2.
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SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - Post Production Assistant
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May 2011 - Aug 2011
* Ingesting daily footage. Various format’s i.e. DigiBeta, DV Cam, Mini DV and tapeless formats as well. * Quality controlling footage checking for syncing issue’s and sound levels. * Filming training footage of contestants.
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Sol Productions
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United States
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Technology, Information and Internet
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1 - 100 Employee
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Editing Producer
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Aug 2009 - Nov 2010
* Producing and editing various types of shows from local news to commercials. * Setting up and producing shows from scratch, including local and international sports news. * Producing and editing various types of shows from local news to commercials. * Setting up and producing shows from scratch, including local and international sports news.
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GMTV
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United Kingdom
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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VT Playout / Media Acquisitions
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Aug 2008 - Aug 2009
* Quality assurance of footage, i.e. aspect ratio, colour and audio levels. * Using AVID system including Command, Flight Plan and Newscutter. * Quality assurance of footage, i.e. aspect ratio, colour and audio levels. * Using AVID system including Command, Flight Plan and Newscutter.
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Education
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Coventry University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media Production -
Warwickshire College
National Diploma, Media Production