Karen Bracken
Co-Producer, Farming For Love at Lark Productions- Claim this Profile
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French Elementary proficiency
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Paddy Hayes
Karen was always ahead of the game on the productions she worked on for us. Great spirit and energy. Be warned though, she will make you laugh when you probably shouldn't!
Páidí Ó Lionáird
Bhí Karen Bracken mar mhac léinn agam tráth go rabhas ag teagasc na hiriseoireachta in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Mar mhac léinn, ní raibh sárú Kharen le fáil - bhí sí de shíor i láthair, fábharach agus a dea-thoil chun tosaigh i gcónaí. Chuir sí a cuid oibre roimpi go fonnmhar, slachtmhar agus go críochnúil. Bhí fonn oibre agus foghlamtha uirthi - í sásta triail a bhaint as éagsúlacht scileanna lasmuigh dá gnáth-réimse-compóird a fhoghlaim agus, go hiondúil, máistreacht a bhaint amach leo. Is duine fíor-dheas, gealgáireach agus oscailte í Karen - í cuiditheach, cruthaitheach agus tuisceanach i ngach déileail a bhí agam leí. Is léir go bhfuil na tréithe sin forbairte tuilleadh aici - tóir ar a scileanna mar léiritheoir teilifíse de bharr a cumas taighde chruinn a chur i mbun oibre le claracha d'ard-chaighdeán a léiriú. I've known Karen Bracken since having been an assistant lecturer on her course in journalism & communications at Dublin City University. Karen was an exemplary student; always present, punctual and full of positivity. Karen utilised her time in college well - extracting all the knowledge she could from the teaching staff - prepared to step outside of her own comfort zones in order to master a new skill and offer fresh perspectives on projects - be they class or individual pursuits. She always completed tasks with panache - on time and with extra flair that has flourished further in her professional career since that time. These traits are constantly in demand as evidenced by the ability Karen has displayed producing creative television programmes notwithstanding budgetary constraints. Karen is also blessed with a wonderfully open, bright and positive personality - a demeanor which adds further to her skillset. I'm very pleased to recommend Karen in any capacity she may apply herself to - such is her ability to ingest and transfer knowledge - excellent journalistic skills.
Paddy Hayes
Karen was always ahead of the game on the productions she worked on for us. Great spirit and energy. Be warned though, she will make you laugh when you probably shouldn't!
Páidí Ó Lionáird
Bhí Karen Bracken mar mhac léinn agam tráth go rabhas ag teagasc na hiriseoireachta in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Mar mhac léinn, ní raibh sárú Kharen le fáil - bhí sí de shíor i láthair, fábharach agus a dea-thoil chun tosaigh i gcónaí. Chuir sí a cuid oibre roimpi go fonnmhar, slachtmhar agus go críochnúil. Bhí fonn oibre agus foghlamtha uirthi - í sásta triail a bhaint as éagsúlacht scileanna lasmuigh dá gnáth-réimse-compóird a fhoghlaim agus, go hiondúil, máistreacht a bhaint amach leo. Is duine fíor-dheas, gealgáireach agus oscailte í Karen - í cuiditheach, cruthaitheach agus tuisceanach i ngach déileail a bhí agam leí. Is léir go bhfuil na tréithe sin forbairte tuilleadh aici - tóir ar a scileanna mar léiritheoir teilifíse de bharr a cumas taighde chruinn a chur i mbun oibre le claracha d'ard-chaighdeán a léiriú. I've known Karen Bracken since having been an assistant lecturer on her course in journalism & communications at Dublin City University. Karen was an exemplary student; always present, punctual and full of positivity. Karen utilised her time in college well - extracting all the knowledge she could from the teaching staff - prepared to step outside of her own comfort zones in order to master a new skill and offer fresh perspectives on projects - be they class or individual pursuits. She always completed tasks with panache - on time and with extra flair that has flourished further in her professional career since that time. These traits are constantly in demand as evidenced by the ability Karen has displayed producing creative television programmes notwithstanding budgetary constraints. Karen is also blessed with a wonderfully open, bright and positive personality - a demeanor which adds further to her skillset. I'm very pleased to recommend Karen in any capacity she may apply herself to - such is her ability to ingest and transfer knowledge - excellent journalistic skills.
Paddy Hayes
Karen was always ahead of the game on the productions she worked on for us. Great spirit and energy. Be warned though, she will make you laugh when you probably shouldn't!
Páidí Ó Lionáird
Bhí Karen Bracken mar mhac léinn agam tráth go rabhas ag teagasc na hiriseoireachta in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Mar mhac léinn, ní raibh sárú Kharen le fáil - bhí sí de shíor i láthair, fábharach agus a dea-thoil chun tosaigh i gcónaí. Chuir sí a cuid oibre roimpi go fonnmhar, slachtmhar agus go críochnúil. Bhí fonn oibre agus foghlamtha uirthi - í sásta triail a bhaint as éagsúlacht scileanna lasmuigh dá gnáth-réimse-compóird a fhoghlaim agus, go hiondúil, máistreacht a bhaint amach leo. Is duine fíor-dheas, gealgáireach agus oscailte í Karen - í cuiditheach, cruthaitheach agus tuisceanach i ngach déileail a bhí agam leí. Is léir go bhfuil na tréithe sin forbairte tuilleadh aici - tóir ar a scileanna mar léiritheoir teilifíse de bharr a cumas taighde chruinn a chur i mbun oibre le claracha d'ard-chaighdeán a léiriú. I've known Karen Bracken since having been an assistant lecturer on her course in journalism & communications at Dublin City University. Karen was an exemplary student; always present, punctual and full of positivity. Karen utilised her time in college well - extracting all the knowledge she could from the teaching staff - prepared to step outside of her own comfort zones in order to master a new skill and offer fresh perspectives on projects - be they class or individual pursuits. She always completed tasks with panache - on time and with extra flair that has flourished further in her professional career since that time. These traits are constantly in demand as evidenced by the ability Karen has displayed producing creative television programmes notwithstanding budgetary constraints. Karen is also blessed with a wonderfully open, bright and positive personality - a demeanor which adds further to her skillset. I'm very pleased to recommend Karen in any capacity she may apply herself to - such is her ability to ingest and transfer knowledge - excellent journalistic skills.
Paddy Hayes
Karen was always ahead of the game on the productions she worked on for us. Great spirit and energy. Be warned though, she will make you laugh when you probably shouldn't!
Páidí Ó Lionáird
Bhí Karen Bracken mar mhac léinn agam tráth go rabhas ag teagasc na hiriseoireachta in Ollscoil Chathair Bhaile Átha Cliath. Mar mhac léinn, ní raibh sárú Kharen le fáil - bhí sí de shíor i láthair, fábharach agus a dea-thoil chun tosaigh i gcónaí. Chuir sí a cuid oibre roimpi go fonnmhar, slachtmhar agus go críochnúil. Bhí fonn oibre agus foghlamtha uirthi - í sásta triail a bhaint as éagsúlacht scileanna lasmuigh dá gnáth-réimse-compóird a fhoghlaim agus, go hiondúil, máistreacht a bhaint amach leo. Is duine fíor-dheas, gealgáireach agus oscailte í Karen - í cuiditheach, cruthaitheach agus tuisceanach i ngach déileail a bhí agam leí. Is léir go bhfuil na tréithe sin forbairte tuilleadh aici - tóir ar a scileanna mar léiritheoir teilifíse de bharr a cumas taighde chruinn a chur i mbun oibre le claracha d'ard-chaighdeán a léiriú. I've known Karen Bracken since having been an assistant lecturer on her course in journalism & communications at Dublin City University. Karen was an exemplary student; always present, punctual and full of positivity. Karen utilised her time in college well - extracting all the knowledge she could from the teaching staff - prepared to step outside of her own comfort zones in order to master a new skill and offer fresh perspectives on projects - be they class or individual pursuits. She always completed tasks with panache - on time and with extra flair that has flourished further in her professional career since that time. These traits are constantly in demand as evidenced by the ability Karen has displayed producing creative television programmes notwithstanding budgetary constraints. Karen is also blessed with a wonderfully open, bright and positive personality - a demeanor which adds further to her skillset. I'm very pleased to recommend Karen in any capacity she may apply herself to - such is her ability to ingest and transfer knowledge - excellent journalistic skills.
Credentials
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Open Water Diver
PADIDec, 2015- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Lark Productions
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Canada
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Entertainment
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1 - 100 Employee
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Co-Producer, Farming For Love
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Sep 2022 - Present
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Manager, Development & Production
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Aug 2022 - Present
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Development Manager
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Jan 2020 - Nov 2022
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Development Coordinator
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Jan 2019 - Jan 2020
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Executive Assistant
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Jul 2016 - Jan 2020
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Red Shoe Productions
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Ireland
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Movies and Sound Recording
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager / Office Manager
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Jan 2014 - Nov 2015
Imeall (20 x 30; TG4) - Magazine style arts series Ceol are an Imeall (10 x 30; TG4) - Alternative music series Feirm (6 x 30; TG4) - Agricultural science and innovation series Hup! (10 x 30; TG4) - Traditional Irish music series Gradam Ceoil TG4 - Live Traditional Music Awards Show Whelans @ 25 (1 x 60; TG4) - 25 year Anniversary Special celebrating Whelans music venue Imeall (20 x 30; TG4) - Magazine style arts series Ceol are an Imeall (10 x 30; TG4) - Alternative music series Feirm (6 x 30; TG4) - Agricultural science and innovation series Hup! (10 x 30; TG4) - Traditional Irish music series Gradam Ceoil TG4 - Live Traditional Music Awards Show Whelans @ 25 (1 x 60; TG4) - 25 year Anniversary Special celebrating Whelans music venue
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LSPTV
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United Kingdom
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Researcher
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Mar 2015 - Jun 2015
Rachel's Coastal Cooking (13 x 30; RTE/Food Network) - Coastal cookery series which saw chef Rachel Allen travel all around the coast of Ireland from Waterford to Donegal. Rachel's Coastal Cooking (13 x 30; RTE/Food Network) - Coastal cookery series which saw chef Rachel Allen travel all around the coast of Ireland from Waterford to Donegal.
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Marmalade Films
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Ireland
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager/Assistant Producer
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2013
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Abú Media
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Ireland
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager / Researcher
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Sep 2012 - Oct 2013
Garraí Glas (13 x 30; TG4) - Lifestyle series about native and wild Irish plants and herbs and their uses medicinally and traditionally Croí an Cheantair (6 x 30; TG4) - Historical documentary series exploring the history of major industries in Ireland Guth (6 x 60: TG4) - Documentary series about second generation Irish musicians. Garraí Glas (13 x 30; TG4) - Lifestyle series about native and wild Irish plants and herbs and their uses medicinally and traditionally Croí an Cheantair (6 x 30; TG4) - Historical documentary series exploring the history of major industries in Ireland Guth (6 x 60: TG4) - Documentary series about second generation Irish musicians.
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Mind the Gap Films
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Dublin, Ireland
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Researcher
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Apr 2013 - Jun 2013
Glaoch an Cheoil (8 x 30; TG4) - Music series that paired disused instruments with eager learners culminating in a live performance for the President of Ireland. Glaoch an Cheoil (8 x 30; TG4) - Music series that paired disused instruments with eager learners culminating in a live performance for the President of Ireland.
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Marmalade Films
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Ireland
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager / Research / PR
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Jun 2012 - Sep 2012
Bia Duchais (6 x30; TG4) - Cookumentary series exploring the history of native Irish food. Bia Duchais (6 x30; TG4) - Cookumentary series exploring the history of native Irish food.
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Mind the Gap Films
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Galway/Dublin
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Researcher
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Feb 2012 - May 2012
Glaoch ón Triú Reich (1 x 60; TG4) - Documentary exploring the lives of two German men Dr. Hans Hartmann and Prof. Ludwig Mühlhausen who broadcast Nazi propaganda in Irish during World War Two, from December 1939 to May 1945. Glaoch ón Triú Reich (1 x 60; TG4) - Documentary exploring the lives of two German men Dr. Hans Hartmann and Prof. Ludwig Mühlhausen who broadcast Nazi propaganda in Irish during World War Two, from December 1939 to May 1945.
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Abú Media
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Ireland
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assisstant / Standby Props / Continuity
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Nov 2011 - Jan 2012
Working with the Art Department on two part series for TG4 - In Am an Ghatáir Working with the Art Department on two part series for TG4 - In Am an Ghatáir
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loopline film
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Ireland
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Movies, Videos, and Sound
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assisstant / Researcher
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Jul 2011 - Nov 2011
Muintir na Mara: Donegal (6 x 60; Tg4) - Travel series following Padraig Ó Duinnín as he rows his away around the coast of Ireland, meeting people with a deep connection to the sea Mná an IRA (6 x 60; TG4) - Documentary series exploring the involvement of women with the provisional IRA over the past 40 years. Muintir na Mara: Donegal (6 x 60; Tg4) - Travel series following Padraig Ó Duinnín as he rows his away around the coast of Ireland, meeting people with a deep connection to the sea Mná an IRA (6 x 60; TG4) - Documentary series exploring the involvement of women with the provisional IRA over the past 40 years.
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Nemeton
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Ring, Co.Waterford
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Production Assisstant
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May 2011 - Jul 2011
Na Bóithre Iarainn (6 x 30; TG4) - Documentary series exploring the history of the Irish railways. Na Bóithre Iarainn (6 x 30; TG4) - Documentary series exploring the history of the Irish railways.
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Nuacht RTE/TG4
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Baile na hAbhann, Co.Galway
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Co-ordaitheoir / Broadcast Co-Ordinator
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Apr 2010 - Oct 2010
News co-ordinator for Nuacht RTÉ and Nuacht TG4 Worked on Vóta 2011 - TG4 live election coverage. News co-ordinator for Nuacht RTÉ and Nuacht TG4 Worked on Vóta 2011 - TG4 live election coverage.
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Education
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2010 - 2011
Waterford Institute of Technology
H.Dip in Television Production, Radio, Television, and Digital Communication -
2007 - 2010
DCU
Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism & the Irish language
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