I am a senior digital media professional with fifteen years of experience in digital communications, specializing in video production, photography, animation, motion graphics, and sound design. I lead on strategic digital content delivery across multiple campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ministers, ambassadors, influencers, and celebrities to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results. My career spans public sector and higher education, producing content used in campaigns shared worldwide across 130 countries. I have managed multi-million-pound budgets, mentored diverse teams, and delivered high-quality creative that informs, inspires, and drives change across government, education, and media contexts.

Chris Underwood

I am a senior digital media professional with fifteen years of experience in digital communications, specializing in video production, photography, animation, motion graphics, and sound design. I lead on strategic digital content delivery across multiple campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ministers, ambassadors, influencers, and celebrities to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results. My career spans public sector and higher education, producing content used in campaigns shared worldwide across 130 countries. I have managed multi-million-pound budgets, mentored diverse teams, and delivered high-quality creative that informs, inspires, and drives change across government, education, and media contexts.

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I am a senior digital media professional with fifteen years of experience in digital communications, specializing in video production, photography, animation, motion graphics, and sound design. I lead on strategic digital content delivery across multiple campaigns and collaborate with cross-functional teams, ministers, ambassadors, influencers, and celebrities to tell compelling stories and deliver measurable results.

My career spans public sector and higher education, producing content used in campaigns shared worldwide across 130 countries. I have managed multi-million-pound budgets, mentored diverse teams, and delivered high-quality creative that informs, inspires, and drives change across government, education, and media contexts.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior Digital Media Manager at Department for Transport
May 1, 2018 - Present
Lead on video production and strategic digital content delivery for the Department for Transport, working across Marketing and Digital teams. Developed and created video content for the Year of Engineering campaign, Think! road safety, and Go Ultra Low campaigns. Collaborated with senior ministers, ambassadors, influencers, and celebrities; frequently engaged with Cabinet Ministers and Number 10; produced content for COP26 and various channels.
Freelance Video Producer at Various Clients
May 1, 2015 - February 1, 2018
Produced broadcast and digital content for clients including Britain's Got Talent, Abbey Road Studios, England Cricket Team, and the Missing People charity (Find Every Child campaign). Worked with Aberdeen Standard and Accenture, filming international events in Dublin and London.
Digital Media Manager at London South Bank University
September 1, 2013 - September 1, 2014
Managed the digital communications team for a leading modern university; established relationships with production companies including Channel 4, BBC Documentaries, and Discovery Channel.
Digital Media Manager at University of East London
February 1, 2010 - August 1, 2013
Managed the digital media team for a large UK university with global campuses; oversaw digital output across multiple channels and platforms.
Press Officer at Metropolitan Police Service, New Scotland Yard
February 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
Handled national and international media inquiries around major breaking news, in consultation with senior commissioners across the service.
Production Editor at Genoa Bay | Haymarket | Futurenet
December 1, 1996 - January 1, 2005
Oversaw editorial direction of a national music and lifestyle magazine; managed freelance editorial contracts.
Senior Video Producer at UK Govt - Cabinet Office, Downing Street
June 30, 2025 - Present
Senior Video Producer working at the top level of British Government

Education

European Business Studies with French at Anglia Ruskin University
January 11, 2030 - January 12, 2026

Qualifications

Confucius Institute UK: Student of the Year (Mandarin Chinese)
January 1, 2014 - January 12, 2026

Industry Experience

Government, Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics