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Hi, I’m Matthew Mc Gowan. I’m a hands-on producer, videographer and assistant director with a proven track record delivering entertaining, high-impact factual and lifestyle television in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. I originate ideas, lead researchers and contributors, and support presenters from development through to broadcast. I stay calm under pressure, apply strong editorial judgement, and collaborate effectively across production, camera, edit and compliance teams to engage audiences across broadcast and social platforms.
I’m passionate about storytelling and collaboration, thrive in live and fast-turnaround environments, and enjoy nurturing new talent and contributors for repeat programming. I’m always eager to take on new challenges in film and TV production and to refine editorial and creative decisions in pursuit of compelling, audience-focused content.
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Language
English
Fluent
Work Experience
Researcher & Assistant Producer at Film & TV, Dublin (Freelance/Contract)
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped and originated engaging segments and story ideas for broadcast television; led researchers and contributors through briefing, booking and delivery of content; prepared detailed running orders, scripts and presenter briefs; worked across the full production lifecycle; identified and nurtured new contributors; liaised with production, camera, edit, compliance and commercial teams; maintained calm decision‑making in live, high‑pressure environments.
Videographer at Ladbible: Coors Light Event
November 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Captured event footage and produced promotional videos for Coors Light events, coordinating with event teams and post‑production.
Production Co‑Ordinator at MOTIVE: Build Your Own Home
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Co‑ordinated production logistics across shoots, liaised with production teams, contributors and clients to ensure smooth delivery.
NDA Assistant Director at Netflix / Amazon Prime
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025Assisted on set as Assistant Director, managed running orders, pre‑production prep and on‑set coordination under NDA compliance.
Assistant Director at Samson Films: The Man With the Urn
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025On‑set support as Assistant Director, coordinating schedules and on‑set logistics.
Production Assistant at Apple TV: The Reluctant Traveller
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025Production assistant duties across shoots, assisting departments, logistics and on‑set support.
Camera Assistant (DIT) at Keeper Pictures: Minding
December 1, 2024 - December 1, 2024Camera department support including DIT duties and media management.
Researcher, Producer, Director at KITE: Gogglebox
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Contributed as researcher, produced content and directed elements for Gogglebox projects.
Assistant Director at Tiny Ark: Commercial
July 1, 2024 - July 1, 2024Assistant Director on a commercial production.
Production Assistant, Researcher at KITE: Love in the country
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Production assistant and researcher on location shoots.
NDA Production Assistant at BOX TO BOX / NETFLIX
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Production assistant supporting NDA‑related production tasks.
Production Assistant at KITE: Story Bud
June 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Production assistant supporting story development and shoots.
Production Assistant, Researcher at RARE TV: The Case You Can’t Forget
March 1, 2024 - June 1, 2024Production assistant and researcher supporting production tasks.
Researcher, Producer, Director at KITE: Gogglebox
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Researcher, producer and director for Gogglebox projects.
Production Assistant at KITE: Life Actually
June 1, 2023 - June 1, 2023Production assistant on location shoots.
Props Dresser at RTE: Obituary Season 1
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023Props dresser supporting set dressing for episode production.
Product Manager at Oodle, London
February 1, 2021 - October 1, 2022Worked with senior stakeholders to develop and deliver short/medium‑term project strategies and cross‑functional coordination.
Travel & Hospitality at Work & Holiday, New Zealand
August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020Travel and caddying on a top ranked golf course; gained broad hospitality experience.
Product Manager at CarTrawler, Dublin
October 1, 2018 - July 1, 2019Built and maintained customer facing products for 100+ client sites with high traffic; prioritized development work and managed stakeholder expectations.
Graduate at CarTrawler, Dublin
September 1, 2016 - September 1, 2018Project management: scheduling, workflow analysis, reporting; Finance: budget support; Account Management & Customer Service.
Researcher & Assistant Producer in Film & TV
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped and originated engaging segments and story ideas for broadcast television. Led researchers and contributors through briefing, booking and delivery of content. Prepared detailed running orders, scripts and presenter briefs for studio and gallery output. Worked across the full production lifecycle: research, casting, scripting, filming, edit and delivery. Identified and nurtured new contributors and talent for repeat programming. Liaised with production, camera, edit, compliance and commercial teams to ensure smooth delivery. Maintained calm, clear decision-making in live and high-pressure production environments. Worked to tight turnaround times, adapting quickly to breaking stories or changing editorial priorities. Maintained high editorial standards, accuracy and sensitivity when working with real people and public-facing content.
Videographer at Ladbible
November 1, 2025 - PresentCo-ordinated and executed field videography for event coverage and feature content, capturing B-roll and on-camera material with attention to narrative and post-production requirements.
Production Co-Ordinator at MOTIVE
August 1, 2025 - November 1, 2025Managed production logistics, scheduling, and coordination across multiple teams for the Build Your Own Home project, ensuring delivery against editorial and commercial deadlines.
Assistant Director at Netflix / Amazon Prime
September 1, 2025 - PresentNDA project coordination and on-set supervision, supporting directors and senior producers with running orders, shot lists and presenter prep where applicable.
Assistant Director at Samson Films
March 1, 2025 - April 1, 2025The Man With the Urn – Assistant Director supporting production through planning, set operations and on-set coordination.
Production Assistant at Apple TV
February 1, 2025 - PresentThe Reluctant Traveller – Production Assistant providing on-set support, logistics and general production coordination.
Camera Assistant (DIT) at Keeper Pictures
December 1, 2024 - PresentMinding – Camera assistant and DIT duties, supporting lighting, framing and data management.
Researcher, Producer, Director at KITE
August 1, 2024 - November 1, 2024Gogglebox – On-set researcher, producer and director roles across August–November 2024.
Assistant Director at Tiny Ark
July 1, 2024 - July 31, 2024Commercial – Assistant Director for July 2024.
Production Assistant, Researcher at KITE
July 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024Love in the Country – Production Assistant and Researcher for July–Aug 2024.
Production Assistant at KITE
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024Story Bud – Production Assistant for June 2024.
Production Assistant, Researcher at RARE TV
March 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024The Case You Can’t Forget – Production Assistant and Researcher, March–June 2024.
Researcher, Producer, Director at KITE
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023Gogglebox – August–November 2023.
Production Assistant at KITE
June 1, 2023 - June 30, 2023Life Actually – Production Assistant, June 2023.
Props Dresser at RTE
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023Obituary Season 1 – Props Dresser, January–March 2023.
Education
Bachelor of Business in Business & Management at Maynooth University, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Graduate development course at Irish Management Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Writing course at Big Smoke Writing Factory
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018Writing course at London City Academy
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021Film-Making course at National Talent Academy, Donegal
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023Film-Making course at National Talent Academy, Donegal
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024Finance for Freelancers at National Talent Academy, Dublin
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025Bachelor of Business in Business & Management at Maynooth University, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Graduate development course at Irish Management Institute
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Writing course at Big Smoke Writing Factory, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018Writing course at London City Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2021Film-Making course at National Talent Academy, Donegal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2023Film-Making course at National Talent Academy, Donegal
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2024Finance for Freelancers at National Talent Academy, Dublin
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
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