Will Torness
Research Assistant at Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford- Claim this Profile
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Blavatnik School of Government, University of Oxford
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United Kingdom
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Higher Education
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100 - 200 Employee
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Research Assistant
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Nov 2022 - Present
Part of a team working to collect data for the most prominent tracker of worldwide Covid-19 policies. This data will present a 3-year snapshot of pandemic policies recorded from over 180 countries and has been used in policy analysis and planning by government bodies such as the UK Prime Minister's office and global organisations including the World Health Organization.• Reports directly to the Principal Investigator and Executive Director of the Oxford Covid-19 Government Response Tracker (OxCGRT).• Systematically analyses and interprets cross-national policy data each week through data collection and reviewing.• Managed a team of 30+ volunteers, provided guidance and assistance, and ensured assignment completion.• Produced additional research and writing on government responses to pandemic-related youth mental health published by International Public Policy Observatory. Show less
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Data Reviewer
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Sep 2022 - Present
• Conducted weekly reviews of data to ensure quality, accuracy, and consistency across recorded government policies for the OxCGRT project.
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Data Contributor
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Nov 2021 - Present
• Conducted weekly research and analysis of governmental Covid-19 policies for OxCGRT and reviewed data to ensure quality and consistency in line with the project’s methodology.• Maintained close attention to detail through the interpretation and recording of international policy data.
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Keen Eye Marketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Manager
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Jun 2018 - Mar 2021
• Led a team of three photographers/videographers/editors to produce compelling digital content for social media platforms. • Developed interpersonal communication skills and fostered client relationships, ensured quality, and delivered media content on short deadlines. • Assisted in developing a company policy handbook for new employees as the company expanded. • Led a team of three photographers/videographers/editors to produce compelling digital content for social media platforms. • Developed interpersonal communication skills and fostered client relationships, ensured quality, and delivered media content on short deadlines. • Assisted in developing a company policy handbook for new employees as the company expanded.
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11Alive
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Producer
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Jul 2016 - Jun 2018
• Nominated for a Southeast Regional Emmy Award in 2016 and 2017. • Produced multiple daily newscasts in one of the largest TV markets in the United States. • Used editorial judgment to determine the relevancy of stories, construct and write newscasts, and constantly adapt while live on air to changing circumstances. • Consistently worked under high pressure, exhibited quick decision-making, and delivered information clearly and concisely to various levels of seniority. • Nominated for a Southeast Regional Emmy Award in 2016 and 2017. • Produced multiple daily newscasts in one of the largest TV markets in the United States. • Used editorial judgment to determine the relevancy of stories, construct and write newscasts, and constantly adapt while live on air to changing circumstances. • Consistently worked under high pressure, exhibited quick decision-making, and delivered information clearly and concisely to various levels of seniority.
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WIS-TV
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United States
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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News Producer
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Mar 2014 - Jun 2016
• Produced two evening newscasts per day by writing one hour’s worth of news copy, crafting the editorial and visual elements of each show, and executing decisions live on the air. • Collaborated with multiple teams of anchors, reporters, technical directors, editors, and upper management. • Demonstrated live, on-air communication and split-second decision-making under high pressure. • Produced two evening newscasts per day by writing one hour’s worth of news copy, crafting the editorial and visual elements of each show, and executing decisions live on the air. • Collaborated with multiple teams of anchors, reporters, technical directors, editors, and upper management. • Demonstrated live, on-air communication and split-second decision-making under high pressure.
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United States Senate
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Legislative Offices
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700 & Above Employee
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Press Intern for U.S. Sen. Tim Johnson (D-SD)
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May 2012 - Aug 2012
• Shadowed the roles of the communications director and press secretary and regularly observed legislative activity on the Senate floor and in committee rooms. • Drafted press releases, compiled news clippings for the Senator, photo-documented Senate hearings, and updated media contact information. • Shadowed the roles of the communications director and press secretary and regularly observed legislative activity on the Senate floor and in committee rooms. • Drafted press releases, compiled news clippings for the Senator, photo-documented Senate hearings, and updated media contact information.
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Education
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The University of Edinburgh
Master of Science - MSc, Public Policy (Distinction) -
University of South Carolina
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Media Arts (Cum Laude)