Freelance Radio Contributor / Pundit / Radio Package Producer at BBC Scotland and BBC Bristol

Freelance weekly on-air contributor and pre-recorded radio package producer for major BBC Scotland and BBC Bristol programs; researching and generating editorial material; on-air newspaper reviews; live on-air pundit for Fred MacAulay, Kaye Adams, The John Beattie Show; covered Breakfast/Lunchtime/Drive Time News Bulletins.

Production Support Worker at BBC Scotland

Assisted BBC Scotland News Journalist Ian Hamilton in all production aspects; on-location recording setup; collaborated with contributors and stakeholders from visually impaired and disabled communities; research, fact-checking, and editing items for broadcast; ensured editorial compliance.

Online Content Producer at STV (Scottish Television)

Responsible for all online content and output; produced over 200 short-form packages covering News, Arts, Culture, Politics and Social Issues; oversaw production and direction; acted as Technical Controller of all production equipment.

Online Content Producer at Channel Four - Mentorn Productions

Headed up team of directors, editors and writers; scouted UK for online talent; commissioned new filmmakers to produce content for Channel Four Online Platform.

Story Editor at Channel Four / Objective Productions, Glasgow

Researching and sourcing TV comedy clips for a round-up programme of 2012’s best/most outrageous TV moments; cleared copyrights; fact-checked and ensured compliance; selected and converted clips into broadcast formats.

Filmmaker at Project Ability Glasgow

Directed and produced 1 x 45’ documentary following closure of Lennox Castle Hospital and re-homing of residents into social care units across Scotland.

Freelance Programme Development at Channel 4 (Stuart Cosgrove, Head of Regional Development)

Commissioned by Stuart Cosgrove to develop ideas for marginal and excluded groups for potential long-form documentary strands.

Presenter at Vids. Channel 4 'Cult' (Late Night Movie Review Show)

Presenter for Channel 4's Cult Late Night Movie Review Show; Bafta Scotland nominated for Best Comedy Performance (2000).

Welfare Officer at Glastonbury Festival

Glastonbury Festival Welfare: Welfare Officer; assisted festivalgoers with lost property, first aid, welfare services; on-site support during weekend and post-festival period.

Freelance Weekly Live On-air Contributor, Pundit & Pre-Recorded Radio Package Maker at BBC Scotland and BBC Bristol

Researching, developing and creating scripted radio content with editorial oversight; generating material for daily live radio programmes; Vox-pop interviews; editor for on-air newspaper reviews; live and pre-recorded items; punditry on film/TV reviews, current affairs and culture; contributed across Breakfast, Lunchtime and Drive Time News Bulletins and provided live commentary and topical ideas.

Production Support Worker at BBC Scotland

Assisted BBC Scotland News Journalist Ian Hamilton in all aspects of production and research; on-location recording setup for radio/TV packages; engagement with contributors and stakeholders from visually impaired and disabled communities; contributed to research, fact checking and editorial compliance.

Online Content Producer at STV (Scottish Television)

Responsible for all online content and output; researched, produced, directed and filmed on location; produced over 200 short-form packages covering news, arts, culture, politics and social issues across Scotland; oversaw production & direction; managed technical control of production equipment.

Online Content Producer at Channel Four - Mentorn Productions

Headed up team of directors, editors and writers; scouted UK for online talent; commissioned new filmmakers to produce content for C4 Online Platform.

Story Editor at Channel Four (Objective Productions, Glasgow)

Researching and sourcing TV comedy clips for a round-up programme of 2012’s best/most outrageous moments; clearing copyright; fact-checking and compliance; sourcing clips and converting into broadcast formats.

Filmmaker / Commissioner at Project Ability Glasgow

Directed and produced a 1 x 45’ documentary following closure of Lennox Castle Hospital and the re-homing of residents into new social care units across Scotland.

Media/Music Tutor at Self-Employed / Community Education

Provided creative assistance to disadvantaged adolescents; song-writing, singing, guitar lessons and laptop-based composing; used cameras and audio equipment to support learning and production.

Freelance Programme Developer at Channel 4 / Stuart Cosgrove (Head of Regional Development)

Commissioned to develop ideas for marginalised/excluded groups for potential long-form documentary strands.

Freelance Radio Pundit / Contributor at BBC Scotland, BBC Wales, BBC England

Contributor across regional BBC networks; topical affairs, culture, consumer rights, music and current affairs; interview and on-air commentary.

Presenter at Vids. Channel 4

Presenter for 'Cult' (Late Night) Movie Review Show; Bafta Scotland nominated ‘Best Comedy Performance’ in 2000.

Filmmaker / Content Contributor at BBC / Mechanoids / Robot Wars

Produced material for Mechanoids on BBC Choice and Robot Wars spinoffs; contributed additional material across sci-fi programming.

Filmmaker / Community Action Producer at Glasgow City Council

Employed to produce community action films around Scotland; engaged with local communities to document social and cultural issues.

Writer / BBC Wales Docu-Drama at BBC Wales

Wrote and presented 'Aliens Offered My Son A Job' – docu-drama about South Wales unemployment; contributed to documentary output.

Composer / Sound Designer at BBC Wales

Composed music and additional sound effects for the documentary ‘The Waste Game’.

Freelance Weekly On-air Contributor, Pundit & Pre-Recorded Radio Package Maker at BBC Scotland and BBC Bristol

Researching, developing and creating scripted Radio Content and editorial oversight; generating material for Fred MacAulay’s daily Live Radio Programme; Vox-pop Interviewer, editor, producer; Live On-Air newspaper reviews; live On-Air features; pundit – film and television reviews, opinion pieces, topical discussion, current affairs, and culture.

Production Support Worker at BBC Scotland

Assisted BBC Scotland News Journalist Ian Hamilton in all aspects of production and research; set up on-location recording of Radio & TV News packages; worked with contributors and stakeholders from visually impaired and disabled communities; research and idea development, fact checking, editorial compliance; editing items for Broadcast.

Online Content Producer at STV (Scotland on TV)

Responsible for all online content and output. Researching, producing, directing and filming on location. Produced over 200 short-form packages across News, Arts, Culture, Politics and Social Issues. Charged with overseeing Production & Direction; Technical Controller of all production equipment (Camera, Audio, Studio and Crew Hire).

Online Content Producer at Channel Four - Mentorn Productions

Headed up team of directors, editors and writers, scouting UK for Online Talent. Commissioning new filmmakers to produce content for C4 Online Platform.

Story Editor at Objective Productions / Channel Four (Glasgow)

Researching and sourcing TV comedy clips for a round-up programme; clearing copyright, fact checking and compliance; sourcing clips and converting into broadcast formats.

Filmmaker at Project Ability Glasgow

Direct and produce a 1 x 45’ documentary following closure of Lennox Castle Hospital and the re-homing of long-term residents with specific mental and physical requirements into purpose-built social care units throughout Scotland.

Media/Music Tutor at Self-employed / Project Ability Glasgow

Providing creative assistance to disadvantaged adolescents in economically deprived areas around Greater Glasgow. Song-writing, singing, guitar lessons, laptop composing, utilizing cameras/audio equipment.

Presenter at Vids. Channel 4 (Cult Movie Review Show)

Presenter for late-night movie review show; Bafta Scotland nominated Best Comedy Performance (2000).

Writer at BBC Learning and Education

Wrote 'A Young Persons Guide To Politics' for BBC Learning and Education; developed broadcast formats for comedy/drama and topical quiz shows; animated television series work.