A highly resourceful and adaptable researcher with a proven track record of securing high-stakes access and building lasting relationships. Skilled at developing compelling narrative ideas, conducting in-depth research, and managing critical archival resources. Known for my strong instincts, meticulous approach, and ability to work in high-pressure... Read More

A highly resourceful and adaptable researcher with a proven track record of securing high-stakes access and building lasting relationships. Skilled at developing compelling narrative ideas, conducting in-depth research, and managing critical archival resources. Known for my strong instincts, meticulous approach, and ability to work in high-pressure, sensitive environments.

Skills

Development & Pitching: Strong instinct for story; experienced in pitching original concepts to senior creatives at Netflix, BBC, Channel 4, A+E, and Peacock. Comfortable shaping ideas to editorial briefs across true crime, pop culture, and current affairs.
Access & Casting: Proven track record of building trust with hard-to-reach contributors, including prisoners, former gang members, and activists. Skilled in sensitive outreach, trauma-aware interviewing, and maintaining contributor welfare.
Archive & Editorial Research: Experienced in managing complex archival systems, reconstructing incomplete records, and handling multilingual materials. Strong ability to locate missing or mislabelled footage under pressure.
Background Checks & Editorial Due Diligence: Extensive experience conducting high-level background checks for broadcast compliance, including BBC One. Skilled in deep dives across social media, press archives (LexisNexis), Companies House, and open-source tools like PimEyes and GB Investigate. Known for a meticulous, forensic approach—flagging even the smallest red flags to protect editorial integrity and contributor welfare.
Investigative Research: Track record of tracing individuals and patterns via non-obvious sources (e.g. Companies House, 192.com, gang mapping data, news archives). Able to connect real-world activity to digital traces—especially around crime, fraud, and organised networks.
Digital & OSINT: Confident using a wide range of digital tools and techniques for open-source investigations, social media tracking, and data analysis (Google Sheets, Frame.io, ChatGPT, etc.).
Production Support: Comfortable working across departments; adept at juggling development and production duties under pressure, with strong communication and editorial judgment. Read Less