Motivated Media Graduate: film and television have been and continue to be hugely influential in all aspects of my life. My sense of humour was shaped by classic screwball movies, His Girl Friday, Ball of Fire and Bringing up Baby are some of my favorites. While studying media at a degree level I have been able to expand my knowledge and appreciate the power of words and communication to solve problems.\n\nMy media interests are based around character development, and I enjoy analyzing story structure and characters. I value the importance of films to broaden my understanding of other cultures across the world. I enjoy reading to expand my awareness and stimulate my imagination. I have a keen interest in art in my local community, and I am enthusiastic, trustworthy and hardworking. I enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving and learning new skills.

Ben Davison

Motivated Media Graduate: film and television have been and continue to be hugely influential in all aspects of my life. My sense of humour was shaped by classic screwball movies, His Girl Friday, Ball of Fire and Bringing up Baby are some of my favorites. While studying media at a degree level I have been able to expand my knowledge and appreciate the power of words and communication to solve problems.\n\nMy media interests are based around character development, and I enjoy analyzing story structure and characters. I value the importance of films to broaden my understanding of other cultures across the world. I enjoy reading to expand my awareness and stimulate my imagination. I have a keen interest in art in my local community, and I am enthusiastic, trustworthy and hardworking. I enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving and learning new skills.

Available to hire

Motivated Media Graduate: film and television have been and continue to be hugely influential in all aspects of my life. My sense of humour was shaped by classic screwball movies, His Girl Friday, Ball of Fire and Bringing up Baby are some of my favorites. While studying media at a degree level I have been able to expand my knowledge and appreciate the power of words and communication to solve problems.\n\nMy media interests are based around character development, and I enjoy analyzing story structure and characters. I value the importance of films to broaden my understanding of other cultures across the world. I enjoy reading to expand my awareness and stimulate my imagination. I have a keen interest in art in my local community, and I am enthusiastic, trustworthy and hardworking. I enjoy working as part of a team, problem solving and learning new skills.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

News Researcher at Press Data
June 1, 2024 - November 23, 2025
Work with high-level clients (e.g., Cabinet Office, TSB and Tata Steel) to specify content briefs, condense information from sources, handle sensitive information, work in a time-sensitive environment with daily goals, and learn proprietary software swiftly.
Catering Assistant
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024
Enthusiastic, trustworthy catering assistant with roles including managing an artisan barista shop, cash handling and setting up venues for corporate events (Royal Highland Show, The Scottish Open).
Proofreader and Translator at EMB Film Studio
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
Proofreading and translating from Austrian German to English for a climate-change script; collaborated with Austrian colleagues to ensure grammatical accuracy; contributed to a funding brief outlining key climate-change points.
Video Editor at Local Wedding Planner
May 1, 2021 - May 1, 2021
Edited film/short story; creation of artificial lighting; implementation of social share icons for promotional material; set up three-point lighting for the recording of promotional material.
Campaign/Volunteer Contributor at Edinburgh Film House Campaign
June 1, 2022 - November 23, 2025
Created a social media strategy; interacted with politicians; gained insight into systems needed for cinematic distribution; collaborated with others toward a common goal.
Collaborator, 48 Hour Film Project at Ninja Labrottes (Edinburgh)
July 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Worked with Ninja Labrottes, winners of the 48 Hour Film Project (Edinburgh).

Education

Film and Media Degree at Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2022
Film and Television Pre Degree at Edinburgh College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015
Secondary School at Broxburn Academy
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Qualifications

SQA Grades: Drama (A), Computing (A), English (A) and Maths (A/B)
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Software & Internet, Other