I'm a freelance journalist, camera operator and producer with a strong track record in documentary filmmaking, news production, and social media content creation. My work spans roles at BBC East Midlands, Times Radio, Planet Critical, and independent projects, where I focus on storytelling, interviews, and hands-on production from field shoots to post. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced teams and bringing thoughtful visuals to complex topics. Outside of journalism, I love watching National Theatre productions, learning new languages, and I’m currently teaching myself free-diving underwater. These pursuits fuel my curiosity and help me bring fresh perspectives to every project I undertake.

Anna Sargent

I'm a freelance journalist, camera operator and producer with a strong track record in documentary filmmaking, news production, and social media content creation. My work spans roles at BBC East Midlands, Times Radio, Planet Critical, and independent projects, where I focus on storytelling, interviews, and hands-on production from field shoots to post. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced teams and bringing thoughtful visuals to complex topics. Outside of journalism, I love watching National Theatre productions, learning new languages, and I’m currently teaching myself free-diving underwater. These pursuits fuel my curiosity and help me bring fresh perspectives to every project I undertake.

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I’m a freelance journalist, camera operator and producer with a strong track record in documentary filmmaking, news production, and social media content creation. My work spans roles at BBC East Midlands, Times Radio, Planet Critical, and independent projects, where I focus on storytelling, interviews, and hands-on production from field shoots to post. I enjoy collaborating in fast-paced teams and bringing thoughtful visuals to complex topics.

Outside of journalism, I love watching National Theatre productions, learning new languages, and I’m currently teaching myself free-diving underwater. These pursuits fuel my curiosity and help me bring fresh perspectives to every project I undertake.

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Language

English
Fluent
Dutch
Intermediate

Work Experience

Volunteer events assistant, coordinator and mic runner at Society of Editors
January 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Volunteer events assistant, coordinating events and mic running for Society of Editors; supporting logistics and communications.
Researcher & Assistant Producer at BBC East Midlands
July 1, 2025 - July 1, 2025
Researcher and Assistant Producer; involved in filming, editing and coordinating shoots; supporting production for local programmes.
Radio Freelance Assistant Producer at Times Radio
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Editing pre-recorded interviews; researching stories; guest booking and interviewing.
Internship & Social Media Manager at Planet Critical - Climate Crisis News Platform
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Internship; social media management and content strategy; video editing and platform management for climate crisis news.
Studio Internship at Rubber Republic
February 1, 2024 - February 8, 2024
Support in impact-driven communications; involved in production, documentary/media projects; assisted in creation and editing.
Social Media Manager at Planet Critical
January 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Internship and social media manager for a climate crisis news platform; produced and strategized content, including video edits and across-platform communications focusing on current UK food crisis issues.
Freelance Assistant Producer at Times Radio
February 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Freelance assistant producer handling editing of pre-interview stories, research, guest bookings, and scripting for new production projects.

Education

BA (Hons) Audio and Visual Journalism - First Class Honours at University of the Arts London
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025
Video Journalism and Documentary Filmmaking - Distinction at Danish School of Media and Journalism
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
BA (Hons) Audio and Visual Journalism at University of the Arts London
September 1, 2021 - July 1, 2025

Qualifications

First Class Honours
September 1, 2021 - May 8, 2026
Distinction in Video Journalism and Documentary Filmmaking
August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023
Full, clean driver's license
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services