I'm an experienced interviewer and storyteller now working across broadcast journalism, factual content and visual podcasting, with a particular strength in finding interesting people and helping them tell their story with confidence.
My recent broadcast work has involved identifying and approaching contributors, researching stories, conducting pre-interviews and filmed interviews, finding stronger angles through conversation, and editing material for television, audio and digital platforms.
Recent projects have taken me from interviewing farmers about the pressures facing British agriculture and food security to interviewing entrepreneurs, community members and people with personal stories to tell.
I am comfortable approaching people I don't know, establishing rapport quickly and encouraging contributors to talk naturally about their experiences. I came into journalism with an unusual background. I have spent much of my career as an entrepreneur and business owner in the UK and USA, working directly with customers, employees, business owners, partners and the public.
Alongside this, I have extensive television experience, including regular US television appearances, live and as-live broadcasting and presenting longer-form factual content.
I am now completing my Broadcast Journalism degree at Nottingham Trent University, developing further practical experience across factual TV, radio, digital journalism and visual podcasting.
I can research and develop stories, source and interview contributors, shoot in the field and edit video and audio using Adobe Premiere Pro, Adobe Audition and Audacity.
Rural life remains a particular editorial interest. Having grown up in a Derbyshire village, lived in the USA and returned to the same area, I am especially interested in farming, food, heritage, rural businesses and the people whose lives and experiences often sit behind the bigger headlines.
I'm now looking to bring my combination of life experience, curiosity, confidence with people and developing production skills into professional factual television, particularly researcher, casting/contributor, features and factual production opportunities.
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