Archive Producer working across Channel 5, BBC and Paramount+, shaping archive-driven storytelling in blue-light, factual entertainment and observational documentaries. Experienced in sourcing complex materials, securing user-generated content and navigating compliance. A trusted relationship-builder with extensive police and emergency service cont... Read More

Archive Producer working across Channel 5, BBC and Paramount+, shaping archive-driven storytelling in blue-light, factual entertainment and observational documentaries. Experienced in sourcing complex materials, securing user-generated content and navigating compliance. A trusted relationship-builder with extensive police and emergency service contacts in the UK and US. Currently part of the Grierson Trust DocLab Archive Producer scheme to expand and strengthen skills in sourcing, budgeting and rights clearance.

KEY SKILLS
Expertise in archive sourcing, user-generated content procurement, verifying materials and material licensing.

Extensive contacts with blue-light and emergency organisations across the UK and US, and excellent working relationships.

Broadcast compliance experience and navigating legal procedures, drafting detailed legal notes for external review.

Project managing multiple edits simultaneously using custom-made databases and tracking systems.

Strong technical proficiency with various footage formats, conversation, digitisation, and archive storage management.

Sharp editorial judgment and experience in assessing rushes to identify relevant archive materials required.

Casting - Identifying exceptional talent both on and off-screen, via social media, news articles and general outreach.

Communication & Relationship Building: Strong verbal and written communication skills, adept at establishing key
contacts, building trust and securing sensitive materials from emergency organisations.

Team Leadership: Strategic decision-making, task delegation, and fostering collaboration to achieve production goals.

Creative Problem-Solving: Developing innovative solutions to production challenges while adapting to evolving project needs.

Social Media: Video and graphic creation to help drive audience participation and programme engagement.

Software proficiency in applications such as Adobe Premier Pro, Adobe Photoshop and Canva. Read Less