Hi, I’m Daisy Billington. I’m an MA Broadcast Journalism student (BCTJ accredited) with a background in digital-first newsrooms, translating complex geopolitical, social and historical issues into accurate, accessible content for digital audiences. I have a strong foundation in media law and a passion for rigorous research, fact-checking and storytelling that informs and engages. I’ve worked across print, broadcast and online platforms, producing video content for The London Standard, researching for The Week, editing video content for Reach Plc’s site and socials, and directing an independent documentary. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning on-the-ground reporting into clear, compelling narratives.

Daisy Billington

Hi, I’m Daisy Billington. I’m an MA Broadcast Journalism student (BCTJ accredited) with a background in digital-first newsrooms, translating complex geopolitical, social and historical issues into accurate, accessible content for digital audiences. I have a strong foundation in media law and a passion for rigorous research, fact-checking and storytelling that informs and engages. I’ve worked across print, broadcast and online platforms, producing video content for The London Standard, researching for The Week, editing video content for Reach Plc’s site and socials, and directing an independent documentary. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning on-the-ground reporting into clear, compelling narratives.

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Hi, I’m Daisy Billington. I’m an MA Broadcast Journalism student (BCTJ accredited) with a background in digital-first newsrooms, translating complex geopolitical, social and historical issues into accurate, accessible content for digital audiences. I have a strong foundation in media law and a passion for rigorous research, fact-checking and storytelling that informs and engages.

I’ve worked across print, broadcast and online platforms, producing video content for The London Standard, researching for The Week, editing video content for Reach Plc’s site and socials, and directing an independent documentary. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning on-the-ground reporting into clear, compelling narratives.

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Language

Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Video Producer at The London Standard
November 1, 2025 - Present
Lead weekend video output as the sole producer, overseeing editorial and legal checks; research and fact-checking for explainer videos and breaking news; cross-team collaboration for cohesive content.
Central Video Desk at Reach Plc
June 1, 2025 - Present
Pitched, researched and edited content for Daily Mirror’s site, social and YouTube; collaborated with political editors for the podcast The Division Bell; earned byline.
Content Producer, Central Video Desk at Reach Plc
June 1, 2025 - Present
Pitched, researched and edited content for Daily Mirror’s site, social and YouTube; collaborated with political editors for the podcast ‘The Division Bell’, earning a byline.
Production Team at BBC Radio 2
May 1, 2025 - Present
Researched and wrote cues for the Jeremy Vine show on current affairs.
Researcher at BBC Radio 2
May 1, 2025 - Present
Researched and wrote cues for the Jeremy Vine show on current affairs.
Director/Presenter/Researcher/Editor at Independent Short Documentary: UFOs: Unidentified Fulham Objects
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Directed, presented, researched and edited a documentary on an underground spiritualist group, focusing on human-centred storytelling.
Director, Presenter, Researcher, Editor at Independent Short Documentary
March 1, 2025 - June 30, 2025
Directed, presented, researched and edited a documentary on an underground spiritualist group, focusing on human-centered storytelling.
Freelance Researcher at The Week
January 1, 2025 - Present
In-depth research and fact-checking on the biggest stories of the week for digital and print outputs.

Education

Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism (BCTJ) at City, University of London
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
BA (Hons) Politics and Spanish (2:1) at University of Bristol
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Study Abroad at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
A-Levels at Rendcomb College, Gloucestershire
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2020
MA in Broadcast Journalism (BCTJ) at City, University of London
September 1, 2024 - August 31, 2025
BA (Hons) Politics and Spanish (2:1) at University of Bristol
September 1, 2020 - May 31, 2024
Study abroad modules: Latin American Film, Neo-Marxist Political Theory, Salsa at Universidad de los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
July 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
A-Levels at Rendcomb College
September 1, 2014 - June 30, 2020

Qualifications

TEFL Certificate
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026
National Youth Theatre member
January 11, 2030 - January 29, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services