I have just finished my Masters in TV Journalism at City University. As part of this course, I have gained experience in pitching, shooting and editing news stories as part of a weekly TV News programme, as well as producing and editing social and digital videos of these stories. In addition to this, I also gained invaluable experience in documenta...
Read MoreI have just finished my Masters in TV Journalism at City University. As part of this course, I have gained experience in pitching, shooting and editing news stories as part of a weekly TV News programme, as well as producing and editing social and digital videos of these stories. In addition to this, I also gained invaluable experience in documentary research and production - through my course and also 2 work experience placements at Hardcash Productions and Turquioise TV respectively. This work experience involved researching stories, statistics and persons of interest for the company’s programmes in development, finding original sources for user generated content used in their films; collating information and data to inform Freedom of Information Requests for use in upcoming programmes.
I have some experience as a presenter - including for a radio documentary currently in development with Virgin Radio Pride, as well as several vox pop style street interview adverts for different brands. I
Prior to changing career, I worked as a child protection social worker for 5 years. This work experience informs my work today and my keen interest in covering social issues. I am particularly passionate about LGBTQI+ issues, given I am a proud member of this community.
Alongside social work, I previously worked for a domestic violence organisation; I delivered workshops in a group setting, working with perpetrators of domestic violence and abuse. This experience partly informs the solo theatre show I am currently developing, which is called MANBOX. Work-in-progress versions of this show have been performed at Camden People's Theatre and I'm looking forward to continuing to develop this over the coming months.
Read Less