Lead Producer

• Nov 2021 - Present

Head of Factual Entertainment

• Sep 2018 - Nov 2021

Head of Factual Entertainment

• May 2017 - Nov 2021

Currently, I head up the Factual Entertainment department at Diagonal View, a leading online media company now owned by Sky. I've enjoyed managing and leading a team of creatives to success, reacting to the rapidly changing online landscape, creating brands and developing content & editorial. I directly manage the production of content for channels which, combined, total over 6,182,000 subscribers and over 472.1 million views on YouTube.The specifics of my role include;- Strategising the creative direction of content with an analytics-led, results driven approach.- Devising a calendar based around key cultural milestones for our target demographics.- Managing the logistics of the production team.- Giving editorial feedback on scripts. - Creating new properties and evolving current ones.- Presenting both in voiceover and on screen. Show less

Producer

• Aug 2015 - May 2017

It was in this role that I first got my teeth into the world of YouTube and online content on a professional level. From a very limited brief I was given, I created a whole new factual entertainment property for Diagonal View named 101 Facts - the clue for the format is made evident by its name, but a lot of the smaller touches were not. For instance, its production process, style (in both scripting and editing), and even the quirks of the content itself had to be determined by myself, as a team of one. As of October 2019, 101 Facts has over 69 million views, 906 million minutes watched, a devoted fanbase of over 472,000 subscribers and has earned over £275k, with its own dedicated team and regular sponsorship. Show less

Comedy Content Creator

• Mar 2015 - Aug 2015

From March 2015 I have worked as a Comedy Content Creator at Videojug Networks, specifically for Videojug's channel Statosphere, which garners over half a million views each month on various internet platforms. My duties include; - Researching current topics and writing content based on trends in a comedic way for a specific demographic - Animating and editing 10 videos a week to tight deadlines using Adobe Photoshop, Premiere Pro and After Effects that are comedic and/or factual - Liaising with others to generate ideas - Ensuring content is relevant and shareable to either general or niche audiences - Planning social media promotion for maximum exposure using tools such as Hootsuite - I have also written, helped to shoot and acted in a pilot for an online sketch show based at Videojug named "Quipstar Originals"​ Show less

Marketing Assistant Intern

• Aug 2014 - Oct 2014

As the Marketing Assistant Intern at Norwich Puppet Theatre, my duties included social media management, market research, content generation (including video, audio and blog posts), data handling and general office administration. My main project was being put in charge of the campaign to raise £2,000 for the production of the 35th anniversary Christmas show. Through careful research, communication with the media and pinpoint precision in choosing which social media networks and groups to use, and generation of specific content, the campaign eventually reached 123% of its original goal. This puts a great figure on my tenacity and drive; getting a 123% result after all my hard work on the project was extremely satisfying. Show less

Online TV Media Assistant

• Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

At the end of 2013, I was offered the position of Online TV Media Assistant (an intern role) at SeaMedia, an EU-funded initiative to create an online TV platform for young people in the European Union. My responsibilities include devising, editing and shooting short videos for the site; organising events to film; maintaining their social media presence; creating a short introduction segment and VT for a live programme; as well as teaching Political MA students at the UEA how to use video, audio and editing equipment. Show less

Team Member

• May 2012 - Aug 2013

Whilst studying at university, I was also working in one of the country's leading cinemas. My enthusiasm for the industry as well as customer care and communication were big parts of my job here, as well as reliability and taking on new skills. In my time here I have been named Team Member of the Month twice. Whilst studying at university, I was also working in one of the country's leading cinemas. My enthusiasm for the industry as well as customer care and communication were big parts of my job here, as well as reliability and taking on new skills. In my time here I have been named Team Member of the Month twice.

President and Station Manager

• Apr 2012 - May 2013

My involvement with UEA:TV and being on its committee has actually been since mid 2011 (I was co-head of comedy), but it was when I was elected president that my main work was done. This involved regularly holding and presenting meetings to discuss budgeting areas of the station, pitching potential programmes as well as organising (both meetings and people), filming (both in and out of studio), directing, writing, editing and marketing, as well as talking to people of all ages. I would maintain relationships with business clients that we would film videos before (such as the Digital Phone Company), as well as looking to fundraise. Show less

BBC Big Screen Live Events Coordinator

• Jun 2012 - Sep 2012

During the Olympic Period I was a freelance Event Co-Ordinator for the BBC Big Screen initiative – public screens were showing the Olympic Games and other sporting events such as Wimbledon so that everybody could communally watch them. I was in charge of relaying any information and/or technical errors back to the main control base as well as liaising with the public and answering any questions they may have. This is where I honed my people and communication skills in this area, as well as experiencing working within the BBC, along with its events side and technical areas, which I am very passionate about. Show less

Runner

• Jun 2012 - Jun 2012

I was a runner in a work experience capacity on one of Endemol's biggest TV shows, 8 Out of 10 Cats. This was a great experience for me as it gave me a taste of working in a live and dynamic media environment (an area I am very interested in working in), and I very much enjoyed what I experienced. I was a runner in a work experience capacity on one of Endemol's biggest TV shows, 8 Out of 10 Cats. This was a great experience for me as it gave me a taste of working in a live and dynamic media environment (an area I am very interested in working in), and I very much enjoyed what I experienced.

Customer Service Assistant

• 2008 - 2010

I worked as a Customer Assistant on a part-time basis. I handled cash, dealt with the public and managed the ordering system. I progressed to the specialist Customer Services and Bureau de Change facilities, which involved till balancing and special security measures. During this time I obtained significant customer communication and retail experience, as well as problem solving skills. I worked as a Customer Assistant on a part-time basis. I handled cash, dealt with the public and managed the ordering system. I progressed to the specialist Customer Services and Bureau de Change facilities, which involved till balancing and special security measures. During this time I obtained significant customer communication and retail experience, as well as problem solving skills.