I'm Henry Godfrey-Evans, an intuitive and creative journalist and filmmaker based in Essex, United Kingdom. I’ve written for BBC News Online, reported for live radio, and created film-related content, including fun, independent projects. Since early 2024 I’ve been freelancing, continuing to tell stories for radio, online, and broadcast. My work blends on-site interviews, feature scripting, and audio-visual editing. I’m comfortable speaking on air, producing shows, researching ideas for features, and sourcing guests. I’m passionate about film and content review, and I’m always exploring new formats to engage audiences.

Henry Godfrey-Evans

I'm Henry Godfrey-Evans, an intuitive and creative journalist and filmmaker based in Essex, United Kingdom. I’ve written for BBC News Online, reported for live radio, and created film-related content, including fun, independent projects. Since early 2024 I’ve been freelancing, continuing to tell stories for radio, online, and broadcast. My work blends on-site interviews, feature scripting, and audio-visual editing. I’m comfortable speaking on air, producing shows, researching ideas for features, and sourcing guests. I’m passionate about film and content review, and I’m always exploring new formats to engage audiences.

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I’m Henry Godfrey-Evans, an intuitive and creative journalist and filmmaker based in Essex, United Kingdom. I’ve written for BBC News Online, reported for live radio, and created film-related content, including fun, independent projects. Since early 2024 I’ve been freelancing, continuing to tell stories for radio, online, and broadcast.

My work blends on-site interviews, feature scripting, and audio-visual editing. I’m comfortable speaking on air, producing shows, researching ideas for features, and sourcing guests. I’m passionate about film and content review, and I’m always exploring new formats to engage audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Various News Reporter at BBC Essex
June 1, 2023 - Present
Reporting stories independently and creating content for radio, online and TV. Interviewing people on-site/voxing/writing scripts. Audio editing and proficiency with BBC software and equipment.
Evenings Producer at BBC
August 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Producing my own show. Ideas for features and then sourcing brand new guests. Research and scripting.
Breakfast Journalist Co-ordinator / Late Producer Cover at BBC Essex
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Planning, contacting guests, and occasionally high-pressure disaster management. Live studio experience, including speaking on air. Working on the county’s biggest stories on flagship show.
Editorial Assistant at Prospects (Jisc) Hybrid
May 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Took full control of Prospects’ Future You podcast; rewrote and updated website content; organized content distribution for a monthly newsletter; edited and subbed work before it went live.
Casual Sports Coach at Chelmsford Council
February 1, 2022 - May 1, 2022
Developed charisma and skills as a mentor; highly responsible position with groups of children.
Content Marketeer
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Co-managed outsourced marketing resources with a 30k pa budget. Microsoft Ads Certified Professional qualification. Managed & created Microsoft ads. Production of targeted written content for the company blog and website.
Volunteer Committee Member at Jack Petchey Foundation
June 1, 2010 - February 1, 2017
Head Coach at Write FC
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Assistant Coach at Write FC
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
News Reporter at BBC Essex / BBC News Online
June 1, 2023 - Present
Reported on live radio and created film-related content; conducted on-site interviews; script writing and research; edited audio; contributed to flagship show.
Evenings Producer at BBC Essex / Local Radio
August 1, 2023 - Present
Produced own show; developed feature ideas; sourced and booked guests; conducted research and wrote scripts.
Breakfast Journalist Co-ordinator / Late Producer (cover) at BBC Essex / Local Radio
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Planned and coordinated breakfast show; provided late producer cover; on-air duties; fixed-term arrangement.
Content Marketeer at Prospects (Jisc)
April 1, 2021 - October 1, 2021
Co-managed outsourced marketing resources with a 30k pa budget; Microsoft Ads Certified Professional; Managed and created Microsoft Ads campaigns; Produced targeted written content for the company blog and website.

Education

BA in Journalism with Media Modules (Media Law, Magazine/Publications Design) at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020
BA Journalism with Media Modules at University of Portsmouth
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

Microsoft Ads Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026
Microsoft Ads Certified Professional
January 11, 2030 - January 14, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services