Experience

Talesmith

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Archive Producer

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Sourcing archive and managing stock footage acquisition for a 4-episode natural history series for Love Nature and Sky - "Gladiators" https://www.talesmith.tv/news/gladiators Sourcing archive and managing stock footage acquisition for a 4-episode natural history series for Love Nature and Sky - "Gladiators" https://www.talesmith.tv/news/gladiators



Plimsoll

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

• Assistant Producer (Archive)

  • Apr 2022 - Sep 2023

  Sourcing archive and managing stock footage acquisition for 2 blue-chip Natural History series' (7-part and 10-part series') for a major SVOD.

• Assistant Producer (Archive)

  • Oct 2020 - Apr 2022

  SUPER/NATURAL (DISNEY+ / NAT GEO) - An Emmy nominated series Executive Produced by James Cameron and narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch, SUPER/NATURAL reveals the secret powers and super senses of the world’s most extraordinary animals.Sourcing archive and managing stock footage acquisition for a 6-episode innovative natural history series.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shooting Assistant Producer - BBC Education

  • Aug 2020 - Oct 2020

  • Produced short films for the Young Reporter competition (for BBC Teach Resources website). • Scheduled talent. Co-ordinated and supported them on location. • Researched content in-keeping with audience needs (11 – 18 y/o). • Second camera, cross shooting with PD’s (Sony FS7). • Wrote an article for the BBC Teach website to accompany the films. ("Suzi Ruffell – “I didn’t know I was a writer and now I write sell out shows” featured in link below) • Adhered to Covid-19 filming compliances. (Exec. Cerys Griffiths) Show less



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Shooting Assistant Producer - BBC Education - Bitesize Campaign

  • Jan 2020 - Apr 2020

  BBC Bitesize's latest campaign about Fake News - an online campaign that will explore the impact Fake News can have on 11-16 year olds and to encourage them to develop critical literacy skills so they can thrive in a digital world. We are creating a range of engaging films with young people at the heart of them, exploring fake news from their perspective: how it makes them feel, the techniques used and how to recognise it. The films will also involve popular online and TV celebrities, presenters and experts; and will appear on the BBC Bitesize website and on-air programming. Show less



Spun Gold TV

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Shooting Assistant Producer - Garden Rescue

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  • DV Director at 35 x 1-day garden location shoots and second camera during 35 contributor interviews on a PMW-200 camera.• Casting and location researcher. • Liaising with 4 presenters, 35 contributor households and crew.• Reviewing scripts for content and story beats.

• Casting Researcher - Garden Rescue

  • Feb 2019 - Mar 2019

• Researcher - Secrets of the National Trust with Alan Titchmarsh

  • Oct 2018 - Feb 2019

  • Camera assistant to self-shooting PD’s (using FS7’s) across 15 VT’s.• Supported 11 different presenters during day shoots for VT’s.• Sourced and cleared archive, library and stock footage materials. • Data wrangler using Syncovery for all VT’s and 6 anchor property shoots with presenter Alan Titchmarsh.

• Researcher - Garden Rescue

  • May 2018 - Oct 2018

  • Supported 4 presenters and filming team during 80 shoots. • Assisted self-shooting PD’s (on PMW-500‘s). Researcher on location.• Data wrangler using Syncovery software across 80 shoots.• DV Director on 1-day garden shoot (PMW-200).

• Shooting Researcher - Royal Recipes

  • Mar 2018 - May 2018

  • Second camera, cross-shooting with PD’s on a PMW-200 for presenter lead and contributor VT’s. Researcher on location.• DIT / data wrangler using ShotPut Pro on a 4 day ‘as-live’ shoot.• Publicity Stills Photographer of presenters and contributors.• Identified and developed editorial content for VT’s. (SP. Chloe Rawlings)



Silverback Films

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Archive Researcher - 'Dian Fossey: Secrets in the Mist' (National Geographic Series)

  • Jan 2017 - Dec 2017

  • Archive research and clearance from a large volume of individuals, production companies, news sources, federal sources, user-generated material, stock footage companies, archive houses, museums and libraries. • Researching complex topics, identifying copyright owners and sourcing material from around the world. • Negotiating rates and licence agreements with individuals and companies. • Developing a comprehensive and efficient archiving system for use by both the production and post production team. Maintaining effective communication and feedback with the edit about materials required. • Working with talent, executives and contributors in high-profile, sensitive and fast-turnaround situations. Show less



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Winterwatch 2017 - Junior Researcher

  • Jan 2017 - Jan 2017

  • Researched new and relevant science from a variety of sources including; academics, researchers, wildlife organisations and scientific journals. • Prepared concise notes tailored for each presenter and producers. • Worked with teams across the production including; edit, digital, camera and live crew, to ensure information was communicated effectively. • Found suitable locations and helped organise VT shoots. • Developed strong relationships and good communication with contributors. • Worked under pressure and maintained a high journalistic standard within tight deadlines (SP. Adam White). Show less



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Autumnwatch 2016 - Junior Researcher

  • Oct 2016 - Nov 2016

  • Researching accurate scientific information from a variety of sources including; academics, wildlife organisations and scientific journals. • Preparing accurate and concise notes for producers and presenters. • Sourcing archive footage and checking copyright

• Gardeners' World - Runner

  • Feb 2016 - Oct 2016

  • Self-shot 11 VT’s for the GW Facebook page using Canon XF-305.• Researched stories, sourced plants and contacted contributors.• Supported presenters and assisted camera operators in setting up tracking dolly, mini jib, pole cam and lighting sets on location (SP. Chloe Rawlings).

• Winterwatch 2016 - Junior Researcher

  • Jan 2016 - Feb 2016

  • Researched accurate scientific information from a variety of sources including; academics, wildlife organisations and scientific journals. • Prepared accurate and concise notes for producers and presenters. • Found suitable locations for filming and helped to organise shoots at short notice (SP. Adam White).

• DIY SOS - Runner

  • Dec 2015 - Dec 2015



BIG BANG POST PRODUCTION LIMITED

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Runner

  • Jul 2015 - Jan 2016

  • Responsible for client hospitality an running of edit suites. • Delivering media and hardware, handling cash floats and invoices. • Providing cover for reception and responding quickly to requests. • Responsible for client hospitality an running of edit suites. • Delivering media and hardware, handling cash floats and invoices. • Providing cover for reception and responding quickly to requests.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• Gardeners' World - Runner

  • Sep 2015 - Sep 2015

• Production Talent Pool

  • Aug 2014 - Aug 2015

  I have successfully gained a place on the 2014 BBC Production Talent Pool. This scheme offers freelance work across the BBC in a wide range of capacities and involves personal development and training courses.Completed BBC Health and Safety and Data Protection online training as part of BBC Production Talent Pool 2014/15.

• The Festival of Nature

  • Jun 2015 - Jun 2015

  Runner and demonstrator at the 2015 Festival of Nature.- demonstrated the use of thermal imaging cameras, slow motion and macro cameras to members of the public.- Helped set up the BBC exhibition.

• Naomi's Nightmares of Nature

  • May 2015 - Jun 2015

  Work Experience- Researched and fact checked scripts.- Researched and prepared Fact Sheets.- Located archive footage, ordered tapes via 'Fabric' and checked 'P as C' in accordance to BBC standards.- Studio Runner on Andy's Prehistoric Adventures. Fact checked scripts. Helped prepare sets and props. Runner for the production team and talent.

• The One Show

  • May 2015 - May 2015

  ‘The One Show’ for BBC1‘Mr Sandman’ - on location assisting director and drone operator inpiece about giant sand art.

• BBC Learning - Runner at The Big Bang Fair

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  • Runner at 'The Big Bang', the largest celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths for young people in the UK. Aimed at showing young people opportunities in STEM careers. • During the event I demonstrated coding and its use in popular TV programs like Dr Who and The Voice.



Warehouse 51 Productions Limited

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Work Experience

  • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

  Logging and script annotation. Logging and script annotation.



The University of Salford

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Researcher - KTP Associate

  • Feb 2014 - Dec 2014

  As a Knowledge Transfer Partnership Associate, in collaboration with the University of Salford and Killgerm Group, I lead an innovative research project which examined how new filming techniques, combined with the interpretation of animal behaviour, could help to design a new product and increase sales in a competitive market. The aim of the project was to improve our understanding of mouse behaviour in urban environments; something which had never been attempted before. I used my organisational skills to maintain strong relationships with all parties involved and in order to manage my own time. I also provided Killgerm with publicity materials of common household pests such as Weevils, fruit flies, cockroaches, flour beetles, bed bugs and rats. This gave me a chance to utilise my camera skills, set building and post production skills. I filmed the insects using a Canon 7D and 100mm macro lens on a set, and filmed the rats in their natural habitat using motion sensor cameras, a Canon Legria mini camcorder and Go Pro. Show less



Wildscreen

• United Kingdom
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Volunteer

  • Oct 2014 - Oct 2014

  Wildscreen Photography Festival is an international festival for top wildlife, landscape and conservation photographers. I volunteered at this exciting 3 day event and my roles included; Theatre Runner, Workshop Runner, Usher, Front of House and Welcome Desk Staff. Wildscreen Photography Festival is an international festival for top wildlife, landscape and conservation photographers. I volunteered at this exciting 3 day event and my roles included; Theatre Runner, Workshop Runner, Usher, Front of House and Welcome Desk Staff.



Warehouse 51

• Bristol, United Kingdom

• Work Experience

  • Sep 2014 - Sep 2014

  Researching and developing ideas. Locating NY camera operator at short notice. Researching and developing ideas. Locating NY camera operator at short notice.



Sumners

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Rotoscoper and Grade Conformer

  • Sep 2013 - Dec 2013

  Using DaVinci Resolve to rotoscope and grade conform on series 5 of the CBBC series ‘Young Dracula’. Using DaVinci Resolve to rotoscope and grade conform on series 5 of the CBBC series ‘Young Dracula’.



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• BBC Learning - Summer of Wildlife ''Behind the scenes' partner

  • May 2013 - Sep 2013

  • As part of the ‘Behind the Scenes’ team, at the BBC Summer of Wildlife events in Cardiff and Birmingham, I helped to encourage the public to get outside and enjoy our own British wildlife. • Initially I pitched ideas to improve the experience and set up the exhibition on location. • During the event I demonstrated the use of specialist camera equipment, such as infra-red, slow motion, macro and underwater; and provided information about wildlife. • As part of the ‘Behind the Scenes’ team, at the BBC Summer of Wildlife events in Cardiff and Birmingham, I helped to encourage the public to get outside and enjoy our own British wildlife. • Initially I pitched ideas to improve the experience and set up the exhibition on location. • During the event I demonstrated the use of specialist camera equipment, such as infra-red, slow motion, macro and underwater; and provided information about wildlife.



The University of Salford

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• MA in Wildlife Documentary Production Student

  • Sep 2012 - Sep 2013

  • The course provided the opportunity to develop both creative and technical skills in producing wildlife films based on scientific understanding of wildlife behaviour. • Emphasis on the importance of story and creative development of an idea throughout. • In-depth and hands-on teaching of production techniques such as camera use, long-lens, macro and time-lapse photography, sound recording and editing, as well as, pitching, script writing and production management. • The course provided the opportunity to develop both creative and technical skills in producing wildlife films based on scientific understanding of wildlife behaviour. • Emphasis on the importance of story and creative development of an idea throughout. • In-depth and hands-on teaching of production techniques such as camera use, long-lens, macro and time-lapse photography, sound recording and editing, as well as, pitching, script writing and production management.



Lime Pictures

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Work Placement

  • Apr 2013 - Apr 2013

  • I shadowed Assistant Directors and Camera Assistants in their duties on the set of Hollyoaks. • Sat in with editors and dubbing mixers of ‘House of Anubis’ • Assisted, on set and in post-production, running errands and with general office duties. • I shadowed Assistant Directors and Camera Assistants in their duties on the set of Hollyoaks. • Sat in with editors and dubbing mixers of ‘House of Anubis’ • Assisted, on set and in post-production, running errands and with general office duties.



Macdonald Hotels & Resorts

• United Kingdom
• Hospitality
• 700 & Above Employee

• Receptionist

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  Providing exceptional standards of customer service as a Receptionist at the AA-accredited 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel. This role required multi-tasking, great organisation, constant team work and remaining positive when working under pressure. Providing exceptional standards of customer service as a Receptionist at the AA-accredited 5 star Macdonald Bath Spa Hotel. This role required multi-tasking, great organisation, constant team work and remaining positive when working under pressure.