I am a video editor with a passion for clear, impactful storytelling. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, media contacts, and clients. I am now seeking rewarding freelance opportunities where I can utilise my communications expertise and media experience to deliver results. Having worked across local authority, care sectors, and public-facing press environments, I bring a calm, confident approach and a proven ability to handle confidential information, meet tight deadlines, and manage high-profile media facilities and events.

Robbie Gill

I am a video editor with a passion for clear, impactful storytelling. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, media contacts, and clients. I am now seeking rewarding freelance opportunities where I can utilise my communications expertise and media experience to deliver results. Having worked across local authority, care sectors, and public-facing press environments, I bring a calm, confident approach and a proven ability to handle confidential information, meet tight deadlines, and manage high-profile media facilities and events.

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I am a video editor with a passion for clear, impactful storytelling. I thrive under pressure, manage my time effectively, and enjoy building strong relationships with colleagues, media contacts, and clients. I am now seeking rewarding freelance opportunities where I can utilise my communications expertise and media experience to deliver results.

Having worked across local authority, care sectors, and public-facing press environments, I bring a calm, confident approach and a proven ability to handle confidential information, meet tight deadlines, and manage high-profile media facilities and events.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Self-employed Communications Professional at Gilly Media Services
June 1, 2021 - Present
Self-employed communications professional delivering PR and media services across local authority and care sectors; responsible for client liaison, project delivery, media engagement, and applying audio-visual skills to enhance communications.
PR & Press Office Officer at Greater Manchester Police
August 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Gained extensive knowledge of GMP operations, built relationships with officers and journalists, helped manage large public events and high-profile media facilities, worked under tight deadlines and handled confidential information.
Crime Reporter at Oldham Evening Chronicle
August 1, 2013 - August 1, 2016
Built a strong network of police contacts and delivered a substantial portfolio of crime stories and exclusives, worked to tight daily deadlines and covered court reporting; also covered on- and off-diary stories.
Reporter at Congleton and Alsager Chronicle
February 1, 2013 - July 1, 2013
Began as a reporter, built contacts, promoted to district reporter to run the Alsager edition, one of the fastest promotions within the organisation.
Reporter at Mancunian Matters
April 1, 2012 - February 1, 2013
Covered events in Manchester while maintaining a Salford patch; gained experience in promoting the site’s social media presence, and used Content Management systems to publish breaking news.
Sports Beat Reporter at Sports Beat
September 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Produced detailed match reports for national publications; published in outlets including the Daily Mail, The Guardian, The Football League Paper/Non League Paper, and The Rugby Paper.
Bar Manager/Barman at Kings Arms Polebrook
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2012
Managed the cellar, ordered stock, and led a team of staff; developed strong communication and objection-handling skills.

Education

NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism at News Associates Manchester
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
BA (Hons) Politics, 2:1 at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
BA (Hons) Music Production, 2:1 at BIMM Institute
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
A-Levels English Language & Literature (B), ICT (C), Design (C) at Prince William School
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026
GCSEs at Prince William School
January 11, 2030 - March 27, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services