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Jon Hughes

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I’m Jon Hughes, a London-based multi-skilled camera operator, editor, lighting cameraman and producer.

About

I’m Jon Hughes, a London-based multi-skilled camera operator, editor, lighting cameraman and producer. With nearly 30 years working across international and UK television news, current affairs and documentary production, I’ve built a reputation for combining strong editorial judgement with fast, creative field execution—whether I’m supporting correspondents, working independently on location, or delivering live broadcast and rapid-turnaround edits.

  • 27 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Languages

  • Spanish; CastilianIntermediate
  • RussianBeginner
  • FrenchBeginner

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

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Work experience· 7 roles

Freelance Camera / Editor / Producer / DOP · shootme.camera LtdAug 2014 – Present · 12 yrs 4 mos

Freelance camera operation, editing and production for news, current affairs, documentary and corporate work. Regular assignments include BBC Newsnight and BBC foreign and domestic newsgathering, as well as story teams and BBC World Service. Clients also include Discovery+, Honeybee Media and others. Covers national and international assignments, including hostile-environment reporting, with live broadcasting and quick field editing.

Head of Visual Content · ActionAid UKFeb 2014 – Jul 2014 · 6 mos

Led editorial and technical development of audiovisual output, managing staff and freelance contributors while continuing to film, produce and edit. Focused on delivering effective broadcast-quality visual content aligned with organisational priorities.

Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist · BBC NewsnightOct 2011 – Jan 2014 · 2 yrs 4 mos

Filmed and edited investigations, same-day news and longer-form current affairs, including international postings. Responsible for camera work and edit delivery under fast turnaround conditions, working in high-tempo, editorially rigorous environments.

Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist · BBC NewsgatheringNov 2009 – Oct 2011 · 2 yrs
Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist · BBC Newsgathering, Moscow BureauJan 2006 – Oct 2009 · 3 yrs 10 mos
Broadcast Camera Journalist · BBC NewsgatheringSep 2004 – Jan 2006 · 1 yr 5 mos
Freelance Camera / Editor / Producer · APTΝ; Cactus Film & Video; NBC NewsJan 1998 – Jan 2004 · 6 yrs 1 mo

Education

PG Dip Broadcast Journalism · City University London1996 – 1997
BA Philosophy · University College London (UCL)1992 – 1996

Certifications and awards· 10

Hostile Environment Training (BBC / Centurion / Pilgrims / First Option)2030 – 2028
Advanced Lighting for News & Current Affairs2030 – 2026
Hostile Environment Training (BBC Public Order)2030 – 2026
Public Order2030 – 2026

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