I am a creative and versatile content and communications professional with a First-Class degree in English & Film and an MA in Film & Television. I have broad experience across marketing, social media, journalism, and content creation, with a strong foundation in film, digital media, and arts writing. I bring excellent research, editorial and storytelling skills, alongside hands-on experience in events, brand marketing, and audience-facing work. My background spans retail, sustainable fashion, film festivals, and university media, giving me a well-rounded understanding of creative industries and communications. In my spare time I enjoy film, art and culture. I regularly attend gigs in Bristol, where I film and conduct interviews with bands for a social media project I run.

Tom Collinson

I am a creative and versatile content and communications professional with a First-Class degree in English & Film and an MA in Film & Television. I have broad experience across marketing, social media, journalism, and content creation, with a strong foundation in film, digital media, and arts writing. I bring excellent research, editorial and storytelling skills, alongside hands-on experience in events, brand marketing, and audience-facing work. My background spans retail, sustainable fashion, film festivals, and university media, giving me a well-rounded understanding of creative industries and communications. In my spare time I enjoy film, art and culture. I regularly attend gigs in Bristol, where I film and conduct interviews with bands for a social media project I run.

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I am a creative and versatile content and communications professional with a First-Class degree in English & Film and an MA in Film & Television. I have broad experience across marketing, social media, journalism, and content creation, with a strong foundation in film, digital media, and arts writing. I bring excellent research, editorial and storytelling skills, alongside hands-on experience in events, brand marketing, and audience-facing work.

My background spans retail, sustainable fashion, film festivals, and university media, giving me a well-rounded understanding of creative industries and communications. In my spare time I enjoy film, art and culture. I regularly attend gigs in Bristol, where I film and conduct interviews with bands for a social media project I run.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Early Years Practitioner/Learning Support Assistant at Protocol Education
November 1, 2024 - Present
Provided 1:1 support to pupils with diverse learning needs across KS1 and KS2. Worked across nursery and primary settings, adapting to varying age groups and learning styles.
Freelance Writer/Festival Assistant at Encounters Film Festival
September 1, 2023 - October 1, 2023
Wrote film critiques for 2023 festival programming. Hosted on-stage Q&A sessions with filmmakers, contributing to audience engagement and festival coverage. Created written and digital content for the festival’s public platforms.
Internship at Encounters Film Festival
June 1, 2023 - July 1, 2023
Supported marketing and social media planning in the lead-up to the 2023 festival. Completed an archival project cataloguing 25 years of DepicT! short films. Carried out festival preselection for Encounters and DepicT!, watching and reporting on 200+ short film submissions. Contributed ideas for year-round festival programming and audience development initiatives.
Sales Assistant at Urban Outfitters
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Delivered high-standard customer service and supported daily operations in a busy city-centre store. Developed strong communication, teamwork, and problem-solving skills in a fast-paced environment.
Creative Content Writer at Bond Morgan England (Sustainable Fashion Brand)
November 1, 2021 - May 1, 2022
Produced brand-aligned written content including blog posts, features, social media copy and newsletters. Wrote a long-form eBook on sustainable living and climate change. Assisted with brand marketing initiatives including press releases, promotional events and campaign ideation. Created and scheduled graphic and written social media content using Adobe software and scheduling tools.
Arts and Culture Editor at aAh! Magazine, Manchester Metropolitan University
September 1, 2020 - August 1, 2021
Commissioned, edited and produced written content across film, television, arts and culture. Wrote and edited articles for online and print platforms. Collaborated with editors and designers to produce magazine issues. Developed story concepts and oversaw the end-to-end workflow for the Arts & Culture section. Contributed to social media content and strategy.

Education

MA Film & Television at University of Bristol
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
BA English & Film Studies at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2021
A-Levels in English Literature, History and Psychology at Ashton Park Sixth Form
September 1, 2015 - July 1, 2017
GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at Ashton Park Secondary School
September 1, 2010 - July 1, 2015

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Consumer Goods, Professional Services