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Hi, I’m Joe O’Hagan, a motivated and creative professional with a strong foundation across various arts sectors. I’m passionate about the media industry and love creating original, engaging, and thought-provoking content for TV, online video, podcasts, and visual media. I pride myself on being proactive, reliable, ambitious, and enthusiastic, always ready to deliver on demanding briefs.
With extensive technical skills in camera, sound, and editing equipment and software, I enjoy collaborating with teams to bring creative visions to life. Whether it’s capturing compelling footage, directing a project, or editing content, I am committed to producing high-quality media that resonates with audiences.
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Work Experience
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate - Lead Producer & Videographer at Almac Group
June 1, 2024 - December 6, 2024Managing and executing video requests from the Almac business units. Improving the look and feel of Almac’s marketing material to better reflect messaging for CSR and employee initiatives. Traveling globally to capture content at sites and events to offer insight to employees and investors. Strategising with marketing team and monitoring outcomes via analytics. Improved traffic to websites and job ads via video content. Suggested and implemented video equipment upgrades. Mentored the team’s other videographer. Enhanced employee engagement with video and photo content. Planned and pitched global messaging for branding. Editing external and internal content, and working with external clients on messaging and content delivery.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Designed shot lists and storyboards to build a visual library for shooting. Performed location recces to plan lighting. Collaborated on sound and lighting design to convey story effectively and stay on budget. Assisted fundraising campaigns to raise over £5,000. Guided editors on post-processing workflows. Designed cinematic lighting language to support director vision. Played a key role in project management, keeping on track and budget.
Writer & Director at Self
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Conceptualised and wrote a script exploring the philosophy of a good life. Recruited an experienced producer and crew. Promoted sustainable practices including minimal waste and car sharing. Created mood boards and colour palettes to convey vision. Scouted locations to enhance scheduling and efficiency. Directed rehearsals engaging actors deeply with script philosophy. Collaborated closely with the editor. Managed budget and catering during shoots.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Refined and discussed the director's vision in pre-production. Storyboarded shots and planned lens choices for storytelling opportunities. Created mood boards and colour palettes to align with film vision. Directed lighting and sound on shoot days to capture ideal shots. Operated camera equipment manually.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate (Maternity Contract) at Almac Group
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Communicated sustainable practices including energy procurements and employee care initiatives. Managed pre-production including storyboards, schedules, and locations. Stored film files securely. Contributed in internal meetings as a collaborative team member. Maintained knowledge of video and motion production tech and created brainstorming sessions with executives. Troubleshot production issues and managed all camera, sound, and lighting equipment. Planned international shoots and enhanced recruitment campaigns, attending events for content gathering. Spearheaded equipment and communications updates and designed recruitment campaigns. Managed timelines and budgets.
Witness Camera Operator at Universal Studios Hollywood
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Captured visual data for VFX post production. Operated camera and sound equipment in studio and on location. Performed lens calibrations. Maintained equipment and traveled for shoots including overnight. Captured HDRIs of the set for post production and liaised with departments like sound, puppetry, camera, and VFX for data capture. Maintained equipment through ordering, cleaning, and upkeep.
Video Producer & Editor at Morrow Communications
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Managed key account for Invest NI expanding tourism initiatives. Updated clients on campaign performances and planned upcoming needs. Attended shoots as producer ensuring relevant content capture. Drafted questions and content plans with clients. Maintained camera and sound equipment readiness. Self-taught DaVinci Resolve for editing and colour grading. Edited various client videos including webinars, podcasts, promos, and marketing using Final Cut Pro and Adobe Suite (After Effects, Premiere Pro, Media Encoder, Audition).
Production Management Assistant (Remote Temp Contract) at BBC Studios
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Created call sheets ensuring participant readiness and punctuality. Ensured health and safety compliance. Catalogued and queued content for BBC Europe regions. Edited content to comply with advertising timings. Delivered multiple promo versions for different regions and times. Attended update meetings to communicate promos and campaigns. Participated in brainstorming for upcoming promos.
Sound and Audio Technician + Locations at A Girl's Revolution
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Provided feedback on equipment needs. Attended location recce days for sound planning. Secured filming locations and liaised with owners. Complied with costume laws and obtained health and safety forms. Operated sound equipment including boom poles, zoom mics, and lapel mics. Transferred and labeled files for organized production. Recorded additional foley sounds. Memorised script to assist dialogue tracking. Managed call sheets and on-time arrivals.
Producer/Host at Saving Mother Earth
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Created an award-winning podcast focused on eco-activism, sustainability, and eco-spirituality. Built trust with participants, attending events and staying with contributors. Edited episodes to highlight story elements. Briefed creative teams and managed project delivery timelines and deadlines. Ensured creative cohesion among episodes.
Producer & Cinematographer at On The Wall
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020Researched stories to engage academic and young audiences during COVID. Organized contributors and interviews. Built trust with the insular Pagan community to produce open discussions. Revised scripts for successful episodes. Recorded and edited audio responding to feedback. Ensured compliance with health, safety, legal, and contributor documentation.
Assistant Producer/Runner & Actor at Black Rainbow
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Supported production tasks and performed acting roles during the project.
Assistant Marketing Officer/Producer at Tinderbox Theatre Company
March 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Assisted with marketing and production activities.
Assistant Producer & Actor at Invisible
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Supported production and performed acting roles.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate - Lead Producer & Videographer at Almac Group
June 1, 2024 - December 6, 2024Manage and execute video requests from business units, improve marketing materials and employee engagement through video content, travel to global sites and events for content capture, strategize marketing approaches, mentor colleagues, pitch global branding messaging, and edit various video content while maintaining databases and liaising with external clients.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Designed shot lists and storyboards, planned lighting and sound for effective cinematography, filmed fundraising campaigns, guided post-production workflows, developed cinematic lighting language, and played a key role in project management and budgeting.
Writer & Director at Self
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Conceptualized and wrote a script focused on leading a good life, recruited production crew, implemented sustainable and clean production practices, created mood boards and shot planning, scouted locations, held actor rehearsals integrating philosophical themes, managed budget and catering, and collaborated closely with the editor to realize the vision.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Refined director's vision, storyboarded shots, advised on lens choices, created mood boards and color palettes, directed lighting and sound for filming days, and operated camera equipment manually.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate (Maternity Contract) at Almac Group
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Collaborated with CSR officers to communicate sustainable practices and employee initiatives, managed pre-production tasks, ensured safe storage of film files, contributed in team meetings, updated technical knowledge, led brainstorming sessions with executives, troubleshot production problems, handled equipment management, coordinated international shoots, enhanced US recruitment campaigns, attended events for content gathering, upgraded corporate production approaches, and designed recruitment campaigns while ensuring project timelines and budgets.
Witness Camera Operator at Universal Studios Hollywood
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Captured and managed visual data for VFX post-production, operated camera and sound equipment, performed lens calibrations, maintained equipment, traveled for location shoots including overnight sessions, captured HDRIs of sets, liaised with multiple departments for optimal data capture, and ensured equipment readiness and maintenance.
Video Producer & Editor at Morrow Communications
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Managed Invest NI account, monitored campaign performance, produced video content including shoots and edits, maintained equipment, self-taught DaVinci Resolve editing software, used Final Cut Pro and Adobe Suite programs for various video types including webinars, podcasts, promos, and marketing videos.
Production Management Assistant (Remote Temp Contract) at BBC Studios
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Created call sheets, ensured participant punctuality and readiness, followed health and safety protocols, catalogued and queued content for broadcasting, edited content for advertising compliance, delivered promo versions for multiple regions and time slots, attended update meetings and contributed to brainstorming sessions for promotions.
Sound and Audio Technician + Locations at A Girl's Revolution
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Provided equipment feedback, attended location recces, secured locations and liaised with owners, ensured legal compliance, operated sound equipment including boom poles and microphones, transferred and labeled sound files, gathered additional foley sounds, memorized scripts for dialogue tracking, and assisted in managing call sheets and set arrival punctuality.
Producer/Host at Saving Mother Earth
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Produced an award-winning podcast focused on eco-activism, sustainability, and eco-spirituality; built strong relationships with participants; attended events and stayed with contributors to gain content; edited episodes for storytelling clarity; managed production timelines and team communication to ensure project cohesion and delivery.
Producer & Cinematographer at On The Wall
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020Researched stories and targeted academic and young audiences, organised contributors and interviews during COVID-19, built trust with an insular community, revised scripts for quality, recorded and edited audio, and ensured legal, health, and safety compliance per university policies.
Assistant Producer/Runner & Actor at Black Rainbow
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Assisted in production and acted as needed.
Assistant Marketing Officer/Producer at Tinderbox Theatre Company
March 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Assisted with marketing duties and production support.
Assistant Producer & Actor at Invisible
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Assisted production and performed acting roles.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate - Lead Producer & Videographer at Almac Group
June 1, 2024 - December 7, 2024Responsible for managing and executing video requests from various business units, enhancing marketing material to reflect CSR and employee initiatives, and traveling globally to capture content for employees and investors. Played a key role in strategizing marketing projects, mentoring videographers, planning global branding messaging, updating media databases, and editing video content. Successfully improved website traffic and candidate applications via video content and led equipment upgrades.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Designed shot lists and storyboards, scouted locations, coordinated lighting and sound to effectively convey story within budget, supported fundraising efforts raising over £5,000, guided the editor on post-processing workflows, and contributed to managing the project timeline and budget.
Writer & Director at Self
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Conceived and scripted a project exploring the philosophy of a 'good life', recruited a producer and crew, implemented sustainable practices during production, created mood boards and color palettes, conducted location scouting and rehearsals, managed budget and catering, and collaborated closely with the editor to realize the vision.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Collaborated in pre-production to refine the director's vision, storyboarded shots, selected lenses and storytelling techniques, developed mood boards and color palettes, managed lighting and sound during filming, and operated camera equipment.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate (Maternity Contract) at Almac Group
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Communicated CSR sustainable practices, managed pre-production elements, safeguarded film files, contributed to project meetings, stayed updated on video production technology, led brainstorming with senior leadership, resolved production issues, managed equipment, planned international shoots, supported US team recruitment campaigns, attended corporate events, led corporate communications updates and recruitment campaigns, and scheduled and managed project timelines and budgets.
Witness Camera Operator at Universal Studios Hollywood
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Captured and managed visual data for VFX post-production, operated camera and sound equipment on set and location, performed lens calibrations, maintained equipment, traveled for shoots including overnight, captured HDRIs for post-production, liaised with multiple departments to optimize data capture, and ensured equipment readiness and maintenance.
Video Producer & Editor at Morrow Communications
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Managed key accounts like Invest NI for tourism initiatives, regularly monitored campaign performance, attended shoots as a producer, drafted content plans, maintained camera and sound equipment, self-taught Davinci Resolve for editing and color correction, edited various video types including webinars and marketing videos, and used Final Cut Pro and Adobe Suite programs for video production.
Production Management Assistant (Remote Temp Contract) at BBC Studios
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Created call sheets, ensured punctuality and preparedness of participants, adhered to health and safety protocols, managed content cataloguing and scheduling for BBC Europe, edited content to comply with advertising timing, delivered promo versions, communicated updates in weekly meetings, and participated in creative brainstorming.
Sound and Audio Technician + Locations at A Girl's Revolution
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Provided equipment feedback, assisted in scouting locations with sound department, secured locations and liaised with owners, ensured legal compliance and health and safety, operated sound equipment (boom poles, zoom mics, lapel mics), transferred sound files, acquired foley, and assisted with call sheet management and timing.
Producer/Host at Saving Mother Earth
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Created an award-winning podcast focused on eco-activism and sustainability, built strong participant relationships through immersive engagement, edited episodes to enhance storytelling, briefed creative teams, managed production timelines and deadlines, and ensured cohesive vision across episodes.
Producer & Cinematographer at On The Wall
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020Researched stories appealing to academic and young audiences, organized contributors and interviews amid COVID, gained trust of insular groups to share beliefs, revised scripts, recorded and edited audio responding to feedback, and ensured compliance with policies and legal documentation.
Assistant Producer/Runner & Actor at Black Rainbow
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Assisted production and acted as needed.
Assistant Marketing Officer/Producer at Tinderbox Theatre Company
March 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Supported marketing and production activities.
Assistant Producer & Actor at Invisible
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Supported production and performed acting roles.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate - Lead Producer & Videographer at Almac Group
June 1, 2024 - December 15, 2024Managed and executed video requests from various Almac business units to improve marketing material reflecting CSR and employee initiatives. Traveled globally to capture content at sites and events, strategized marketing projects with the team and monitored outcomes via analytics. Enhanced website and job advertisement traffic through video content leading to a high number of candidates for roles. Suggested and implemented equipment upgrades and mentored other videographers. Planned and pitched for global branding messaging, edited external and internal video content, and collaborated with external clients for joint projects.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025Designed shot lists and storyboards, conducted location recces for lighting plans, and coordinated with sound and lighting teams to deliver effective shots on budget. Filmed fundraising campaigns helping raise over £5,000. Guided editors on RAW footage workflows, designed lighting schemes, created a cinematic language with the director, and played a key role in keeping the project on schedule and budget.
Writer & Director at Self
August 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024Conceptualised and wrote a script about the philosophy of leading a good life. Recruited and managed crew and producer, implemented sustainable and clean practices during production, created mood boards and colour palettes, scouted locations, held actor rehearsals focused on embodying philosophical themes, worked closely with the editor to realize the vision, and managed budget and catering for the shoot.
Director of Photography at TMMProductions
April 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Refined and discussed director's vision in pre-production, storyboarding shots, choosing lenses and storytelling approaches, created mood boards and colour palettes, directed lighting and sound during filming, and operated camera equipment manually.
Senior Marketing & Media Production Associate (Maternity Contract) at Almac Group
June 1, 2022 - January 31, 2024Collaborated with CSR officers to communicate sustainable practices, managed pre-production elements including storyboards and schedules, maintained secure storage of film files, contributed to internal project meetings, kept up-to-date with technical developments, led brainstorming sessions with senior staff, troubleshot production issues, managed equipment, planned international shoots, worked with global teams on recruitment campaigns, attended corporate events, led equipment and communication upgrades, and designed recruitment campaigns while managing schedules and budgets.
Witness Camera Operator at Universal Studios Hollywood
January 1, 2024 - May 31, 2024Captured and managed visual data for VFX post-production, operated camera and sound equipment on set and location, performed lens calibrations, maintained equipment, travelled for shoots including overnight, captured HDRIs for post-production, liaised with multiple departments for data capture, and ensured equipment was ordered and maintained.
Video Producer & Editor at Morrow Communications
October 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022Handled a key account for Invest NI's tourism initiatives, attended shoots to ensure relevant content was captured, drafted content plans for videos, maintained camera and sound equipment, self-taught Davinci Resolve for editing and color correction, edited videos per briefs, and used Final Cut Pro and Adobe Suite to create a variety of video contents including webinars, podcasts, promos, and marketing.
Production Management Assistant (Remote Temp Contract) at BBC Studios
July 1, 2021 - October 31, 2021Created call sheets and ensured participants arrived on time, enforced health and safety procedures, catalogued and queued content for different BBC Europe regions, edited content to comply with advertising time regulations, delivered promo versions for various regions and times, attended update meetings, communicated with managers, and participated in brainstorming promo sessions.
Sound and Audio Technician + Locations at A Girl's Revolution
July 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021Provided equipment feedback for shooting, attended location recces, helped secure locations, ensured legal compliance for costumes and health and safety, utilized sound equipment like boom poles and lapel mics, organized and labeled sound files, recorded additional foley sounds, memorized script for dialogue tracking, and managed call sheets to ensure punctuality.
Producer/Host at Saving Mother Earth
May 1, 2020 - September 30, 2020Produced an award-winning podcast focused on eco-activism, sustainability, and eco-spirituality. Built strong relationships with participants by engaging in their events and experiences. Edited episodes for storytelling emphasis, managed updates and project delivery with creative teams, mapped production timelines, flagged blockers, and ensured cohesion across episodes.
Producer & Cinematographer at On The Wall
September 1, 2019 - January 31, 2020Researched and developed stories appealing to academic and young audiences during COVID, organized interviews, gained trust of insular groups to discuss faith and beliefs openly, revised scripts for improvement, recorded and edited audio responding to feedback, and ensured compliance with health and safety, contributor, and legal policies.
Assistant Producer/Runner & Actor at Black Rainbow
March 1, 2019 - October 31, 2019Assisted production and acted in the project during the contract period.
Assistant Marketing Officer/Producer at Tinderbox Theatre Company
March 1, 2017 - November 30, 2017Supported marketing and production efforts for the theatre company.
Assistant Producer & Actor at Invisible
September 1, 2017 - October 31, 2017Assisted production and acted in the project.
Education
MA at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020BA at Ulster University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015MA at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020BA at Ulster University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015MA at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020BA at Ulster University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015MA at Queen's University Belfast
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020BA at Ulster University
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2015Qualifications
Creative Industries Safety Passport
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026Level 3 Photography, Documentary Photography
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Degree PLUS, Master Your Leadership
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Creative Industries Safety Passport
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026Level 3 Photography, Documentary Photography
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Degree PLUS, Master Your Leadership
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Creative Industries Safety Passport
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026Level 3 Photography, Documentary Photography
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Degree PLUS, Master Your Leadership
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Creative Industries Safety Passport
February 1, 2023 - February 28, 2026Level 3 Photography, Documentary Photography
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022Degree PLUS, Master Your Leadership
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Manufacturing, Education, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality
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