With an educational background spanning both the sciences and the arts, I combine analytical thinking with creative storytelling. My experience across media companies, museums and schools as a content creator and teacher has shaped my passion for communicating complex ideas through engaging formats, such as video, presentations and interactive content. I enjoy creating original, audience-focused narratives that inform, entertain and spark curiosity. These experiences have strengthened my design, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as my ability to adapt messages to different audiences. I am eager to continue developing this expertise in roles that value creativity, clarity and impact.

Katrien Willems

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With an educational background spanning both the sciences and the arts, I combine analytical thinking with creative storytelling. My experience across media companies, museums and schools as a content creator and teacher has shaped my passion for communicating complex ideas through engaging formats, such as video, presentations and interactive content. I enjoy creating original, audience-focused narratives that inform, entertain and spark curiosity. These experiences have strengthened my design, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as my ability to adapt messages to different audiences. I am eager to continue developing this expertise in roles that value creativity, clarity and impact.

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With an educational background spanning both the sciences and the arts, I combine analytical thinking with creative storytelling. My experience across media companies, museums and schools as a content creator and teacher has shaped my passion for communicating complex ideas through engaging formats, such as video, presentations and interactive content.

I enjoy creating original, audience-focused narratives that inform, entertain and spark curiosity. These experiences have strengthened my design, organisational and interpersonal skills, as well as my ability to adapt messages to different audiences. I am eager to continue developing this expertise in roles that value creativity, clarity and impact.

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Experience Level

Language

German
Intermediate
English
Fluent
Dutch
Advanced

Work Experience

Content Creator at KW Productions
September 1, 2017 - Present
Provide commercial, event and educational film and photography content, including all stages of the production process from pre- to post-production
EAL and Cover Teacher at BEPS International School
March 6, 2023 - July 4, 2025
EAL: Teach students from Year 1-6 English as a foreign language following an international curriculum. Cover: Teach students all primary subjects including English Literacy, Maths and IPC following an international curriculum
Freelance Filmmaker at Brighton Museum and Art Gallery
November 6, 2017 - December 14, 2018
Directed, filmed and edited educational videos aimed at Key Stage 2 students (8-11 years old). Filmed the daily technologies of prehistoric British cultures, such as flint knapping, and interviewed experts about their archaeological research
Production Assistant Intern at Reel Media Film
September 3, 2018 - October 26, 2018
Researched new film content, found archive footage/music and storyboarded films. Promoted film content on social media and edited promo clips. Wrote content for website pages, blogs and proposal documents. Completed admin tasks, such as creating a production schedule, client list and reformatting documents
Researcher Intern at Ricochet
May 1, 2017 - May 26, 2017
Found new content, filming locations and contributors for the food science program 'Food Unwrapped' by researching literature sources and conducting phone interviews
Researcher Intern at Back 2 Back Productions
August 8, 2016 - September 2, 2016
Found video content and contributors for a BBC Earth series on extreme weather by researching and conducting phone interviews. Transcribed interviews and logged-in information about new video content
Teaching Assistant and Communications Officer at Horizon Media Course
February 4, 2019 - April 26, 2019
Taught workshops on filmmaking skills as a teaching assistant. Managed social media account and created promotional content (e.g. posts, infographics, posters, photos, videos)
Freelance Assistant Director at Edit Sweet Ltd
January 7, 2019 - May 31, 2019
Carried out pre-production work, such as writing film proposals, plans and scripts. Filmed, directed and edited different types of videos, such as music videos and promotional videos for companies.
Social Media and Content Creation Intern at Media Marketing
August 27, 2025 - January 16, 2026
Wrote copy and created visual and video content for the company's social media platforms. Created visual content, such as graphics, banners and GIFS, for the company website and helped prepare/photograph events. Wrote newsletters (LinkedIn and e-mail) and social media analytics reports.

Education

MSc in Bioanthropology at Bournemouth University
September 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015
BSc in Biology at University of Sussex
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2013
MA in Documentary Film Production at University of Sussex
September 1, 2015 - August 1, 2017

Qualifications

PGCE in Further Education
September 1, 2019 - August 1, 2020

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services