Ben Jacobson

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I love crafting compelling video narratives, from concept to delivery, often working independently but also collaboratively whenever the project requires it.

About

I love crafting compelling video narratives, from concept to delivery, often working independently but also collaboratively whenever the project requires it. My great passion is transforming others’ stories into engaging visual experiences through meticulous planning, filming, interviewing, and editing. I’m laser-focused on hitting business goals, whether it’s boosting engagement, getting more enquiries, or keeping customers happy.

I’m also passionate about making complex tech information concise and engaging to resonate deeply with the target audience. Over the years, I’ve used a variety of editing software and am currently comfortable with Premiere Pro and After Effects. I see AI as a fantastic way to make routine tasks more efficient, freeing up more time for creative and imaginative work.

  • Joined July 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Healthcare
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Life Sciences
  • Education

Projects · 4

Clips of some projects I have shot, directed, produced and edited.

(More recent work for an agency not included)

Showreel
  • Creative Director
  • Creative Producer
  • Director of Photography
  • +3

A video aimed at recruiting theatre staff - a very competitive space. It has helped double applications.

Produced, directed and edited by me, whilst working at One Vision Health.

Spire Healthcare Recruitment
  • Content Producer
  • Creative Producer
  • Film Director
  • +2

A promotional documentary to demonstrate that art is not just for the wealthy.

Winner of an ICVA Gold award for the cinematography

Directed, filmed and edited by me.

How to Buy Art
  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • Video Editor

A promotional documentary showing the joy of gliding to a new audience.

Full shot, produced, directed and edited by me.

Glide Britain
  • Creative Producer
  • Director of Photography
  • Film Director
  • +3

Work experience· 4 roles

Head of Video · One Vision Heath, London/HybridJun 2025 – Jul 2025 · 2 mos

Creating human-first, empathetic content for a range of healthcare clients including individual consultants and large pharmaceutical companies. Leading a team of videographers, editors, designers, and animators, while ensuring content aligns with audience engagement and action goals.

Corporate & Stock Video Producer · Freelance, UKDec 2022 – Jul 2025 · 2 yrs 8 mos

Solely producing numerous business films for SMEs and national organizations. Consistently recognized as one of the most successful stock video producers on platforms including iStock, Getty, Shutterstock, and Pond5. Winner of IVCA Gold in 2014.

Video Editor · Channel 2020, Leicester/Cambridge/LondonMay 2008 – Jul 2025 · 17 yrs 3 mos

Editing corporate films for national and international clients, as well as TV shows for Sky One and Sky Sports. Innovated the first long-form TV advertorial – Blam! – leading a team of 6 editors. Expanded role to filming, producing, and directing.

Video Producer/Editor · Freelance, Sherwood ForestJun 0205 – Present · 1821 yrs 6 mos

Education

Engineering · Cambridge University1992 – 1995

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