Jonathan Bates

Social Media Editor at BFBS
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Hemel Hempstead, England, United Kingdom, UK
Languages
  • English -

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Social Media Editor
      • 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

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Sky News - Digital and Social Producer
      • 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.

    • Sky News - Contracts Coordinator
      • 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.

    • Sky News - Researcher
      • 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.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • STRICTLY COME DANCING - Post Production
      • 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.

    • STRICTLY COME DANCING - Camera Operator
      • 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.

    • SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE - Post Production Assistant
      • 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.

    • United States
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Editing Producer
      • 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.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • VT Playout / Media Acquisitions
      • 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.

Education

  • Coventry University
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Media Production
    2004 - 2007
  • Warwickshire College
    National Diploma, Media Production
    2001 - 2004

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