I am a Creative Producer and Writer with 10+ years’ experience delivering 500+ hours of broadcast content across linear, digital and social platforms. I specialise in talent-led formats, live music television and artist storytelling, and I have a proven track record directing globally recognised talent and building strong talent relations under tight turnarounds.\n\nI am passionate about creating content that resonates with global audiences and pushes the boundaries of storytelling whilst staying authentic to the source material. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-volume output across MTV’s core music slate and live international broadcasts.

Watson Powell

I am a Creative Producer and Writer with 10+ years’ experience delivering 500+ hours of broadcast content across linear, digital and social platforms. I specialise in talent-led formats, live music television and artist storytelling, and I have a proven track record directing globally recognised talent and building strong talent relations under tight turnarounds.\n\nI am passionate about creating content that resonates with global audiences and pushes the boundaries of storytelling whilst staying authentic to the source material. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-volume output across MTV’s core music slate and live international broadcasts.

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I am a Creative Producer and Writer with 10+ years’ experience delivering 500+ hours of broadcast content across linear, digital and social platforms. I specialise in talent-led formats, live music television and artist storytelling, and I have a proven track record directing globally recognised talent and building strong talent relations under tight turnarounds.\n\nI am passionate about creating content that resonates with global audiences and pushes the boundaries of storytelling whilst staying authentic to the source material. I thrive in fast-paced environments, delivering high-volume output across MTV’s core music slate and live international broadcasts.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Script Writer (Ad Hoc) at F60
January 1, 2026 - Present
Brought in to develop story arcs and write scripts for sports/travel programming. Working directly with senior execs to shape editorial tone and direction.
Producer at MTV (Paramount Global)
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Core creative on talent-led formats, driving interview tone, structure and performance execution. Contributed to the evolution of MTV’s digital, linear and live music programming. Produced and directed content featuring high-profile global talent. Played a key role in reinvigorating established formats (Gonzo, I Want My MTV) and shaping the visual identity of new output. Delivered high-volume weekly content under fast turnaround and tight budgets, with overlapping production schedules. Trusted producer on live international broadcasts including MTV EMAs. Collaborated across multiple teams, including production, editorial, researchers and freelance crews.
Writer & Assistant Producer at MTV (Paramount Global)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Key contributor to MTV’s weekly music output, specialising in scripting, edit producing, and talent interviews. Wrote, produced and edit-produced hours of weekly music programming. Directed VO talent and conducted studio and press-junket interviews. Collaborated closely with commissioners and exec producers. Contributed to development and evolution of MTV formats.
Assistant Producer at Remedy Productions (The Official UK Charts – Top 40 and Urban)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Scriptwriting, edit producing, VO direction, and talent research.
Researcher at Remedy Productions (The Official UK Charts – Top 40 and Urban)
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Scriptwriting and VO direction, writing bios on key talent.
Development Researcher at Znak and Co
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Idea creation in sport formats, leading creative brainstorms, creating visually impactful decks and pitch docs.
Development Researcher at Possessed TV
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017
Idea creation in quiz and entertainment formats, leading creative brainstorms, creating visually impactful decks and pitch docs.
Development Researcher at Znak and Co
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Idea creation in sport formats, leading creative brainstorms, creating visually impactful decks and pitch docs.
Assistant Producer at The Official UK Charts (Top 40 and Urban) at Remedy Productions
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Scriptwriting, edit producing, VO direction, and talent research.
Researcher at The Official UK Charts (Top 40 and Urban) at Remedy Productions
January 1, 2016 - Present
Research and development tasks related to Top 40/Urban formats.

Education

MA Honours: Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
A-Levels at Tonbridge School, Kent
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
MA Honours: Philosophy and Theology at University of Edinburgh
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2012
A-Levels at Tonbridge School, Kent
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007
GCSE at Tonbridge School, Kent
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Other