About Me

My name is Jaya-Lakshman, I am a self-shooting AP with experience in documentaries (specialist factual and observational) as well as current affairs, drama recon, music, travelogues and food shows. I have also 2nd Camera assisted on scripted drama work.Editorial Experience Throughout my time as an AP in radio, I constantly was researching conten... Read More

My name is Jaya-Lakshman, I am a self-shooting AP with experience in documentaries (specialist factual and observational) as well as current affairs, drama recon, music, travelogues and food shows. I have also 2nd Camera assisted on scripted drama work.

Editorial Experience
Throughout my time as an AP in radio, I constantly was researching content required by the producer or presenter, I also have experience doing archive research while working in the digital team for visual projects I have put together. I have pitched & led items, worked with high-end talent, worked on live, constant changing broadcasts and understand the multitude of procedures essential for a product to be ready for TX. On top of that, I was trained on the BBC production apprentice scheme which predominantly focused on working in TV, for which I obtained a distinction.

Camera Experience
I have experience working as a 2nd camera on location shoots and for MIV’s on both the FX9 and the FX6 as well as using the DJI S2 on location. Professionally I have assisted, helped set up shots and recorded GV's independently on multiple shoots and am confident taking responsibility on camera or assisting the camera team whenever the extra hand is needed. I have also camera assisted for multiple DOP’s operating the RED V-Raptor on location.

Other TV Experience
- I’ve assisted on VT’s, in studio, and on-location shoots.
- I have been responsible for keeping detailed story logs.
- I have experience with equipment Carnets.
- I’ve managed contributor and location release forms.
- I’ve solely looked after talent, from presenters, sportsman to A-list celebrities.
- I have driven production vans, MPV's, and buggies.
- I’ve assisted specialist teams such as drone, costume, art.
- I’ve done stand-in work for multiple shows, I’ve dressed up in costumes as well.
- I’ve worked setting up and breaking down kit in the cameras department, as well as
lighting and sound.
- I have been the key point of communication between production and crew on the
ground.
- I have experience dealing with contributors.
- I have been responsible delivering rushes and data wrangling.

I'm a previous freelance producer for the BBC audio and digital sector, working across Radio 1, 1Xtra, 6Music & BBC Sounds.

Radio Experience
- (BBC Sounds) Downtime Symphony with Celeste - Producer
- (BBC Sounds, Radio 2 & 6Music) - Digital & Social Team - Assistant Producer & Camera Operator
- (Radio 1, 1Xtra, Asian Network, Radio 2, 6Music) - Radio Trails and Imaging - Assistant Producer Read Less