Denise Harrop
Manchester / London
Summary
Skilled casting and production professional with a strong background in managing media projects. Experienced in casting decisions, talent sourcing, and project management. Coordinated complex productions while ensuring compliance and contributor welfare. Fostered effective stakeholder communication and collaboration.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Casting Producer
Happy Hour productions
01.2026 - 03.2026
- Cast actors for Crematorium ad, ensuring alignment with creative vision
- Edited audition tapes for clarity and presentation, enhancing final selection process
Cast Researcher
The Assembly BBC1 Rockerdale studios
01.2024 - 12.2025
- Coordinated background checks and supported the welfare of a large cast of neurodivergent contributors in the studio.
Casting Assistant Producer
Sanctuary Health
05.2025 - 06.2025
- Executed casting of 35 American actors for a healthcare website
Compliance /Welfare Researcher
Bargain Loving Brits Channel 5, Zinc Media
10.2024 - 01.2025
- Conducted background and welfare checks on high-volume returning series to ensure compliance with regulations and support welfare standards
Casting Assistant Producer
Sanctuary Health
09.2023 - 10.2023
- Cast niche contributors for educational platform under tight deadlines.
Casting Assistant Producer
Unmind
04.2023 - 07.2023
- Cast contributors within tight deadline for sensitive film on neurodiversity
- Coordinated on-screen production of contributors for filming to ensure smooth execution
- Researched and developed detailed biographies highlighting contributors' stories
Assistant Producer, Development
BBC Education
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Developed campaigns for BBC education department targeting 5-16-year-olds, enhancing engagement and learning outcomes.
- Drafted pitches for projects, successfully engaging stakeholders and facilitating project advancement.
- Presented strategic proposals to senior stakeholders to gain support.
- Led collaborative development sessions to enhance team skills and knowledge.
- Conducted research on education sector trends, informing content strategy and ensuring relevance.
Assistant Producer, Share Your Story Tour
BBC Education
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Led team of researchers and AV specialists during 17-week, 65-school tour, ensuring seamless execution of events.
- Live produced panels consisting of BBC storytellers, career panellists and celebrities.
- Coordinated logistics, troubleshooting issues to maintain smooth operation of events and enhance overall experience.
- Ensured safety and well-being of students and panellists during events.
- Facilitated sharing of sensitive stories, creating a supportive environment for individuals to express their experiences.
- Script writing and research
Skills
- Casting decisions
- Cast and crew supervision
- Talent sourcing
- Casting coordination
- Targeted casting
- Production scheduling
- Cast and crew supervision
- Project management
- Stakeholder communication
- Collaboration
- Team leadership
- Collaboration
- Researching
Timeline
Assistant Casting Producer
Happy Hour productions
01.2026 - 03.2026
Casting Assistant Producer
Sanctuary Health
05.2025 - 06.2025
Compliance /Welfare Researcher
Bargain Loving Brits Channel 5, Zinc Media
10.2024 - 01.2025
Cast Researcher
The Assembly BBC1 Rockerdale studios
01.2024 - 12.2025
Casting Assistant Producer
Sanctuary Health
09.2023 - 10.2023
Casting Assistant Producer
Unmind
04.2023 - 07.2023
Assistant Producer, Development
BBC Education
01.2023 - 04.2023
Assistant Producer, Share Your Story Tour
BBC Education
09.2022 - 12.2022