Henry McDowell
London,City of London
Summary
Hi. I'm Henry. Nice to meet you. I am a content specialist and social media manager with proven success in producing videos that drive both sales and engagement. I have expertise in full video production, including concept development, shooting, and editing. My portfolio features diverse content types, such as gourmet food videos, trendy social media clips, vox pops, stop motions, music videos and corporate videos. I am committed to delivering high-quality content that resonates with audiences and tells stories.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Creative & Content Manager
Marks & Spencer
London
03.2025 - Current
- Promoted to Creative & Content Manager in Corporate Affairs team at Marks & Spencer.
- Led content and video production for corporate channels and internal communications.
- Produced engaging social videos for LinkedIn, titled 'M&S News'.
- Created content for significant events, including Capital Markets Day and Annual General Meeting.
- Worked closely with M&S leaders, including CEO Stuart Machin, on content for both internal and external channels.
Assistant Creative & Content Manager
Marks & Spencer
London
06.2022 - 03.2025
- Led content production for M&S Food's social media, engaging over 5.4 million followers across multiple platforms.
- Produced diverse content including gourmet features, trending posts, vox pops, and stop motion videos.
- Collaborated with a network of celebrity ambassadors, reaching a combined following of over 15 million. such as Emma Willis, Tom Allen, Jill Scott and Matt Willis to enhance brand visibility.
- Worked on content for the M&S x FA Partnership, using the power of football to encourage healthy eating habits.
Social Media Editor
Creative Converters
Melbourne
01.2021 - 04.2022
- Creative Converters are one of Australia's biggest social media agencies which scales e-commerce brands.
- Created high-converting social media content for platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and TikTok.
- Partnered with top Australian brands including The Oodie and Bondi Sands to increase engagement.
- Produced tailored content for clients like Silvi, EzLicence, and Seed & Sprout to optimise reach.
Offline & Online Editor
TBWA Melbourne
Melbourne
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Freelance position with the Melbourne branch of TBWA.
- I did the online confirms for six TV commercials, one cinema advertisement, six OLVs, and six social videos for Worksafe.
- Integrated sound mixes, captions, and titles into final video products.
- Exported videos according to specified requirements and formats.
Content Creator & Offline Editor
Bellwether Agency
Melbourne
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Freelance role as an Editor for a small Melbourne-based advertising agency.
Offline Editor
SMR Productions
Melbourne
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Freelance position at a small production company in Melbourne.
- I worked as an editor on projects for Coles Group, involving weekly Marketing videos that the client used to communicate with its 100,000 team members.
Education
Bachelor of Film & Television with Honours - FIlm Production
Swinburne University of Technology
Melbourne, Australia 02.2017 - 10.2020
Skills
- Content creation and strategy
- Video editing and motion graphics
- Videography and visual storytelling
- Social media management and engagement
- Communication skills
Websites
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Creative & Content Manager
Marks & Spencer
03.2025 - Current
Assistant Creative & Content Manager
Marks & Spencer
06.2022 - 03.2025
Social Media Editor
Creative Converters
01.2021 - 04.2022
Offline & Online Editor
TBWA Melbourne
01.2021 - 03.2021
Content Creator & Offline Editor
Bellwether Agency
01.2020 - 12.2020
Offline Editor
SMR Productions
01.2020 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Film & Television with Honours - FIlm Production
Swinburne University of Technology
02.2017 - 10.2020
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