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BBC-trained video editor, producer and storyteller with over 25 years’ experience creating broadcast, corporate and digital video. With a background spanning national TV programmes and targeted content for businesses, charities and organisations, I focus on finding the story, connecting with the audience and communicating clearly.
I combine broadcast editorial judgement, technical editing expertise and producer-level understanding of purpose and audience. I help clients develop narratives from interviews and raw footage, support scripts/voiceover, and deliver polished final edits through reliable remote collaboration.
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Work Experience
Broadcast Director / Camera Operator at Scottish Parliament Broadcasting Service
August 1, 2020 - PresentResponsible for the audio-visual output of live proceedings from Parliamentary Committees and the Chamber. Multi-camera directing and live audio mixing for broadcast proceedings. Live camera operation for high-profile state events, including the official opening of Parliament by Her Majesty The Queen and the visit of His Majesty The King. Ensuring broadcast-quality output under live, high-pressure conditions.
Broadcast Operator at Scottish Parliament Broadcasting Service
August 1, 2020 - PresentResponsible for audio/visual output of live proceedings including multi-camera directing, audio mixing, live camera work for high-profile events, and providing drone footage for productions.
Founder & Video Producer at Mongoose Media
January 1, 2020 - PresentCreate corporate, promotional and educational videos. Provide remote editing and production support for businesses, charities and organisations, transforming ideas, interviews and raw footage into engaging video stories. Support production workflows remotely, managing projects from brief through to polished final delivery and coordinating feedback.
Freelance Videographer & Video Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - PresentDeliver end-to-end video production services including filming, lighting, sound, editing, and producing. Recent clients include: Federation of Small Businesses, Diageo, Valaris Oil & Gas, Forgan Arts Centre, Global Family Network, and the Natural Energy Company. Filmed inserts for BBC The Beechgrove Garden, BBC News and Sky News. Adapt content for broadcast, corporate, and digital platforms.
Founder, Videographer and Video Producer at Mongoose Media
January 1, 2020 - PresentSet up a video production business producing high-quality videos for business communications; worked with clients such as Federation of Small Businesses, Diageo, and others; managed a year-long video project for an arts centre, including training staff and tutors; contracted videographer work for a charity combating child trafficking.
Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist/ Producer/Trainer at BBC NI, BBC East and BBC Scotland
December 31, 2019 - July 23, 2025Filming, editing, field producing and directing short and medium format packages for news and current affairs programmes across the UK and Europe; self-shooting journalism including researching, writing, editing and voicing news packages; self-shooting journalism training delivery; operating VSAT vehicles for live broadcast.
Freelance Community Video Producer
September 30, 1998 - July 23, 2025Organised projects, secured funding, scripted and produced videos for youth and community groups; produced and co-scripted an award-winning animated short film broadcast on Channel 4 and screened internationally.
Assoc. Lecturer (part-time) at Downpatrick College of Further and Higher Education
September 30, 1998 - July 23, 2025Teaching practical media skills including camera work, lighting, audio, and editing; liaising with national external advisors to ensure assessment standards.
Office Administrator (part-time) at Creative Alliance Film & Television
April 30, 1998 - July 23, 2025Managed payroll, office administration and procurement; handled music clearance rights for short film productions.
Development Officer at British Deaf Association
January 31, 1998 - July 23, 2025Set up the BDA’s first Northern Ireland project and office base, including securing premises, recruiting staff, and organising the official launch with related networking.
Senior Broadcast Journalist, Producer & Editor at BBC
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2019Produced and edited news, current affairs and documentary content to professional broadcast standards. Developed stories from research through filming, editing and delivery, shaping information into compelling narratives. Trained colleagues in filming, editing and digital production to support consistent quality and workflows. Delivered audience-focused content across broadcast formats while applying editorial judgement throughout the production process.
Senior Broadcast Journalist, Producer & Editor at BBC (Scotland / Northern Ireland / East)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2019Produced and edited news, current affairs and documentary content. Developed stories from research through filming, editing and delivery, applying broadcast editorial judgement to shape information into compelling narratives. Trained colleagues in filming, editing and digital production to support consistent professional output.
Senior Broadcast Camera Journalist / Producer / Trainer at BBC (BBC NI, BBC East & BBC Scotland)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2019Filmed, edited, produced, and directed short- and medium-form packages for news and current affairs programmes across the UK and Europe. Researched, self-shot, wrote, edited, and voiced broadcast news packages. Field produced and directed location shoots under tight deadlines. Delivered self-shooting journalism training to BBC staff across Scotland, England, and Northern Ireland. Operated self-op VSAT vehicles for live television and radio broadcasts.
Projects Officer at NI Youth Forum
January 31, 1997 - July 23, 2025Organised youth events, conferences, arts projects, workshops, and produced training and promotional videos; wrote press releases and in-house magazine content.
Assistant Development Officer at NI Deaf Youth Association
September 1, 1990 - October 1, 1991Researched and secured project funding; organised conferences, youth exchanges, arts projects; managed project budgets and staff; produced promotional materials and in-house magazine.
Education
MSc at Strathclyde University
September 1, 1988 - June 1, 1989BA Honours at Stirling University
September 1, 1982 - June 1, 1986MSc Marketing at University of Strathclyde
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026BA (Hons) Accountancy at University of Stirling
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026City & Guilds – Video Production at Belfast
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Qualifications
Location Camera Skills BBC Wood Norton
January 1, 0000 - July 23, 2025Self-Shooting Journalism for News BBC Nottingham
January 1, 0000 - July 23, 2025Introduction to Journalism BBC Bristol
January 1, 0000 - July 23, 2025Introduction to Television BBC Wood Norton
January 1, 0000 - July 23, 2025City and Guilds in Video Production
January 11, 2030 - July 23, 2025Stage I and II Certificates in British Sign Language, Council for the Advancement of Communication with Deaf People
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1994Foundation and Post Foundation Certificates in Youth Leadership, Belfast Education and Library Board
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1993Scriptwriting, NI Film Commission and the Writer’s Network
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998Black belt in Jujitsu (2nd Dan)
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026City & Guilds – Video Production
January 11, 2030 - March 8, 2026Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Government, Professional Services
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