Robert Topliss

Led creative direction of corporate, commercial and promotional video productions for a diverse portfolio of blue chip and start-up clients across sectors including fitness, retail, cosmetics and tourism. Directed end-to-end video projects from concept development through scripting, storyboarding, filming, editing and final delivery within deadlines. Produced broadcast, commercial and digital media content for television, websites, social media and online advertising, including promotional films, documentaries and instructional videos. Planned production schedules and coordinated locations, equipment, crews and logistics for efficient delivery, often managing multiple concurrent productions. Operated professional camera, lighting and audio equipment in studio and on-location environments. Edited in Final Cut Pro X, incorporating graphics, motion elements, colour correction and sound design to enhance storytelling and brand identity.

Directed creative media content across dedicated television channels for major gym brands including David Lloyd, Virgin Active, JJB Sports, Kinetica, Total Fitness and Harpers, creating 1,000+ fitness, health and lifestyle programmes. Led multi-disciplinary teams including camera operators, lighting technicians, sound engineers and editors. Managed programme conception, directing and post-production through to final delivery. Liaised with brand agencies and corporate stakeholders to ensure creative outputs met commercial and brand standards, coordinating programme approvals, licensing requirements and compliance throughout production lifecycles. Directed promotional campaigns, lifestyle programming and commercial productions for national and local audiences while managing team selection, workflow planning and departmental performance to meet tight deadlines.

Managed day-to-day operations of an independent television studio facility with responsibility for three studios, editing suites and production support services. Helped transform the studio into one of the North West’s premier independent television sound stages through business development, investment and service excellence. Led and developed teams of studio technicians and production support staff, facilitating 2,000+ commercial and corporate productions. Oversaw studio bookings, production scheduling and resource allocation, preparing quotations, managing budgets and negotiating commercial agreements while maintaining profitability and high client service levels. Directed studio strategy, identified growth opportunities and strengthened the studio’s market position, building long-term relationships with production companies, broadcasters, agencies and corporate clients. Managed a large inventory of professional lighting, camera and sound equipment, ensuring assets were maintai