I'm Logan Thomson, a budding sports journalist and versatile content creator based in Sheffield. I combine on-camera work with hands-on editing and storytelling, drawing on my degree in Sports Journalism and my experience hosting The Optimal Performance Podcast to deliver engaging interviews and features. From filming as a camera operator to coordinating podcast shoots and producing social media highlights, I thrive under tight deadlines and team collaboration. I'm passionate about sports, storytelling, and using technology to bring athletes' stories to a wider audience while continuing to learn and grow in media, journalism, and video production.

Logan Thomson

I'm Logan Thomson, a budding sports journalist and versatile content creator based in Sheffield. I combine on-camera work with hands-on editing and storytelling, drawing on my degree in Sports Journalism and my experience hosting The Optimal Performance Podcast to deliver engaging interviews and features. From filming as a camera operator to coordinating podcast shoots and producing social media highlights, I thrive under tight deadlines and team collaboration. I'm passionate about sports, storytelling, and using technology to bring athletes' stories to a wider audience while continuing to learn and grow in media, journalism, and video production.

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I’m Logan Thomson, a budding sports journalist and versatile content creator based in Sheffield. I combine on-camera work with hands-on editing and storytelling, drawing on my degree in Sports Journalism and my experience hosting The Optimal Performance Podcast to deliver engaging interviews and features.

From filming as a camera operator to coordinating podcast shoots and producing social media highlights, I thrive under tight deadlines and team collaboration. I’m passionate about sports, storytelling, and using technology to bring athletes’ stories to a wider audience while continuing to learn and grow in media, journalism, and video production.

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Experience Level

Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Camera Operator at Forge TV
April 1, 2024 - April 1, 2024
Managed the complete technical process of filming, ensuring smooth operation from set-up to execution, capturing high-quality footage under tight deadlines. Conducted camera checks, coordinated shot angles, and adjusted lighting setups to achieve optimal visual quality. Adapted to various outcomes per sporting event and kept composure to maintain good quality shots.
Customer Assistant at Flannels
November 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025
Provided excellent organisational skills through preparing products and delivering them to the shop floor. Demonstrated strong communication by assisting staff requests at busy periods. Efficiently handled delivery and restocked/rescanned stockrooms.
Podcast Host at The Optimal Performance Podcast
February 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025
Hosted and planned interviews with athletes from across the country, carefully planning conversations and conducting interviews to capture personal stories. Demonstrated editing skills by trimming unnecessary footage for final cuts and effectively managed social media accounts to promote highlights.
Sales Assistant at The Range
September 1, 2022 - September 1, 2022
Engaged with customers on the sales floor, sharing product knowledge to support informed purchasing decisions. Contributed to team goals by meeting personal sales targets and providing excellent customer service. Assisted in stock filling, tidying shelves, and processing transactions on tills.
Store Supervisor at Subway Restaurant
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Supervised daily operations, ensuring staff delivered exceptional service in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Managed food preparation and inventory, maintaining high standards of food safety and quality control.
Videographer and Interviewer at SHU’s Basketball Team (Sheffield Hallam University)
October 1, 2025 - November 8, 2025
Organised exclusive interviews and demonstrated videography skills by performing tight and wide shots during matches. Worked as part of the media team to publish content.
Volunteer / Media Team at First Love Society (Staff/Media Team)
October 1, 2024 - November 8, 2025
Filmed and edited testimonies for the church media team, coordinating equipment setup and contributing to Sunday publications.
Store Supervisor at Subway Restaurant
March 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Supervised daily operations, ensuring staff delivered exceptional service in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Managed food preparation and inventory, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality control.
Sales Assistant at The Range
August 1, 2020 - September 1, 2022
Engaged with customers on the sales floor, ensuring product knowledge was shared effectively to support informed purchasing decisions. Contributed to team goals by meeting personal sales targets and providing excellent customer service. Assisted in filling stock and tidying shelves and fulfilling transactions on the tills.
Videographer and Interviewer at Sheffield Hallam University (SHU’s Basketball Team)
October 1, 2025 - Present
Organised exclusive interviews. Demonstrated videography skills by performing tight shots and wide shots during matches.
Member at First Love Society
October 1, 2024 - Present
Demonstrated exceptional levels of organization in filming and editing testimonies for the media team for publication on Sundays. Expressed teamwork by helping to set up soundboards and projectors for church events.

Education

BA (Hons) Sports Journalism at Sheffield Hallam University
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
HE Diploma in Social Science at Northampton College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
GCSEs at Abbeyfield Secondary School
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism – Predicted First Class with Honours at Sheffield Hallam University
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
HE Diploma in Social Science – 39 Distinctions & 6 Merits at Northampton College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
GCSEs at Abbeyfield Secondary School
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018
BA (Hons) Sports Journalism – Predicted First Class with Honours at Sheffield Hallam University
September 1, 2023 - April 1, 2026
HE Diploma in Social Science at Northampton College
September 1, 2022 - July 1, 2023
GCSEs at Abbeyfield Secondary School
September 1, 2013 - June 1, 2018

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Education