I am a shooting current affairs Producer/Director, journalist and field producer, with more than a decade’s experience producing domestic and foreign news, investigations, current affairs and documentaries. I have a political background having worked in Westminster, the European Parliament and on local and general elections. I’ve produc... Read More

I am a shooting current affairs Producer/Director, journalist and field producer, with more than a decade’s experience producing domestic and foreign news, investigations, current affairs and documentaries. I have a political background having worked in Westminster, the European Parliament and on local and general elections. I’ve produced in more than 25 countries, from Yemen and Iraq to India and Russia, with particular experience working in the US and Middle East. I speak Arabic.

- I have a record of negotiating access and casting on location - from securing vulnerable interviewees, to interviewing high profile politicians, gaining access to abortion clinics and embeds with armies and police. I keep a cool head and a good sense of humour, especially in challenging environments. I’m used to managing local teams and logistics, and have grown an extensive network of local crew around the world.
- With extensive experience scripting & edit-producing, - including fast turnarounds - I’m across all stages of production, from commissioning and compliance, as well as comfortable directing APs, editors, cameras & talent.
- I am also HEFAT and riot trained and have an iVisa, valid until 2025, clean driving licence.
- Technical Skills: FS7, FX6, A7S and C300. Sound and lighting. Broadcast level editing with Premiere pro.
- RTS, Amnesty International nominee and British Sports Journalism Award for British Gymnastics Investigation - ITV News
- I speak advanced Arabic and have lived and worked in Egypt and Lebanon. Read Less