I am a multimedia professional with proven experience in social video, content creation and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced, locally focused media environments and love bringing bold, audience-focused storytelling to life across multi-platform channels. In my current freelance work with The Guide Liverpool I provide multimedia support to create social video content, press materials and social media content. Previously, as a Senior Social Video Journalist at Reach PLC and as a Video Journalist at the Liverpool Echo, I produced original video content, coordinated shoots, edited for multiple titles and built strong working relationships with reporters and editors.

Emilie McMahon

I am a multimedia professional with proven experience in social video, content creation and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced, locally focused media environments and love bringing bold, audience-focused storytelling to life across multi-platform channels. In my current freelance work with The Guide Liverpool I provide multimedia support to create social video content, press materials and social media content. Previously, as a Senior Social Video Journalist at Reach PLC and as a Video Journalist at the Liverpool Echo, I produced original video content, coordinated shoots, edited for multiple titles and built strong working relationships with reporters and editors.

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I am a multimedia professional with proven experience in social video, content creation and digital media. I thrive in fast-paced, locally focused media environments and love bringing bold, audience-focused storytelling to life across multi-platform channels.

In my current freelance work with The Guide Liverpool I provide multimedia support to create social video content, press materials and social media content. Previously, as a Senior Social Video Journalist at Reach PLC and as a Video Journalist at the Liverpool Echo, I produced original video content, coordinated shoots, edited for multiple titles and built strong working relationships with reporters and editors.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Social Video Journalist at Reach PLC
February 1, 2023 - October 1, 2025
Producing engaging social video content for a range of titles using a variety of editing software; liaising with reporters to pitch ideas; covering break-ins and general news, crime, human-interest stories, politics and what's-on content; presenting on-screen in live and pre-recorded formats; sourcing user-generated content; building relationships with local media, PR companies, creators and influencers to expand Reach's social reach.
Video Journalist at Liverpool Echo
November 1, 2021 - February 1, 2023
Produced original video graphics, directed shoots, and self-shot projects; presented live and pre-recorded videos; conducted interviews and edited footage; covered local events and news; liaised with social editors; built strong relationships with local media.
Library Assistant Apprentice at Sefton Council
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Provided library services, checked in/out books, assisted customers with IT inquiries; hosted a workshop for young carers; in spare time, created a personal podcast and photography; ran a local food review account on social media.
Video Journalist at Liverpool Echo
November 1, 2020 - February 1, 2023
Covered local events and news, produced on-screen content, conducted interviews, and contributed to multi-platform coverage across the title.
Multimedia Support (Freelance) at The Guide Liverpool
January 1, 2026 - Present
Provide multimedia support to create social video content, deliver press releases and social media content creation on a freelance basis.

Education

Certificate of Journalism (Senior) at Reach PLC
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Moving Image Production Foundation at Hugh Baird University
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
Moving Image Production, BA (Hons) - First Class at Hugh Baird University
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Certificate of Journalism (Senior) at Reach PLC
December 1, 2023 - April 10, 2026
Preliminary Media Law Exam at Hugh Baird University
December 1, 2022 - April 10, 2026

Qualifications

Foundation Degree in Moving Image Production
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) Moving Image Production
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Certificate of Journalism (Senior)
December 1, 2023 - December 1, 2023
Foundation Degree in Moving Image Production
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2020
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Moving Image Production
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Certificate of Journalism (Senior) - Reach PLC
December 1, 2023 - December 4, 2025
Preliminary Media Law Exam
December 1, 2022 - December 4, 2025
Certificate of Journalism (Senior)
December 1, 2023 - April 10, 2026
Preliminary Media Law Exam
December 1, 2022 - April 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education