I’m a dedicated lighting cameraman with 15+ years of experience filming for UK news broadcasters and international events. I’ve worked on live, high-pressure broadcasts across the UK and abroad, including assignments in Washington, Syria and Iraq. I was selected as a member of BAFTA Crew for 2015–2017, and I continue to develop my craft through professional networks and collaborations. I also volunteer my time to coordinate and film charity campaigns for Teenage Cancer Trust and Maggie’s Manchester, helping raise awareness and funds for great causes. Beyond the camera, I’ve helped coordinate studio safety policies during Covid-19 to ensure continuous studio compliance with government guidelines, and I’ve contributed to charity campaigns and events in my personal time. I’m a friendly, adaptable team player who takes pride in meticulous preparation, technical problem solving, and delivering high-quality footage under demanding conditions.

Peter Baxter

I’m a dedicated lighting cameraman with 15+ years of experience filming for UK news broadcasters and international events. I’ve worked on live, high-pressure broadcasts across the UK and abroad, including assignments in Washington, Syria and Iraq. I was selected as a member of BAFTA Crew for 2015–2017, and I continue to develop my craft through professional networks and collaborations. I also volunteer my time to coordinate and film charity campaigns for Teenage Cancer Trust and Maggie’s Manchester, helping raise awareness and funds for great causes. Beyond the camera, I’ve helped coordinate studio safety policies during Covid-19 to ensure continuous studio compliance with government guidelines, and I’ve contributed to charity campaigns and events in my personal time. I’m a friendly, adaptable team player who takes pride in meticulous preparation, technical problem solving, and delivering high-quality footage under demanding conditions.

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I’m a dedicated lighting cameraman with 15+ years of experience filming for UK news broadcasters and international events. I’ve worked on live, high-pressure broadcasts across the UK and abroad, including assignments in Washington, Syria and Iraq. I was selected as a member of BAFTA Crew for 2015–2017, and I continue to develop my craft through professional networks and collaborations. I also volunteer my time to coordinate and film charity campaigns for Teenage Cancer Trust and Maggie’s Manchester, helping raise awareness and funds for great causes.

Beyond the camera, I’ve helped coordinate studio safety policies during Covid-19 to ensure continuous studio compliance with government guidelines, and I’ve contributed to charity campaigns and events in my personal time. I’m a friendly, adaptable team player who takes pride in meticulous preparation, technical problem solving, and delivering high-quality footage under demanding conditions.

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Work Experience

Lighting Cameraman at Northwest Productions
March 1, 2011 - Present
Freelance camera operator filming for UK News Broadcasters and national events; rigging and operating camera, sound and lighting equipment (e.g., Sony PMW-500, LiveU); set up and operation of stationery, crane-mounted and track-mounted camera mounts; on-site and on-location filming, including indoor/outdoor live feeds; studio mixing and MCR coordination; building, installing and adjusting new equipment (ATEM Vision Mixers); coordinating planning and programme development between news teams and other staff.
Broadcast Technician / Studio Technician at Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (RCCL)
August 1, 2006 - January 1, 2011
Broadcast technician on a cruise line, operating TVRO satellite systems, receivers/decoders, and maintaining subscribed channels in both C Band and Ku Band; media management; live TV coverage; switching; camera operations; video editing; graphics design; troubleshooting broadcast equipment onboard and across multiple satellite feeds.

Education

GCSE at Plant Hill High School, Manchester
January 1, 1984 - December 31, 1989
Covid-19 Hot Set Training at World Health Organisation
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013
Steadicam Training at Tiffen LTD - Pinewood
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Qualifications

CRB Check - Basic
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
USA Media / Press Visa
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026
Public Liability Insurance (with Performance Multimedia Insurance)
January 11, 2030 - May 22, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment