Jake Buchanan
Tunbridge Wells
Summary
I am passionate about connecting audiences through visual and audio storytelling. With over 15 years experiences in digital media I have gained a wide variety of skills and experience in creating content and leading teams. Above all, I really love what I do and I hope that the content I am a part of producing makes an impact.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Head of Content and Creative
The King's Trust
London
2019.04 - Current
I am responsible for the in-house content creation at the Trust. This includes having creative, strategic, and technical oversight of the content we produce & leading other teams to fit into our storytelling vision. I work on high profile campaigns such as The Prince's Trust Awards where I lead on all video and graphical content
Content Creator
The Prince's Trust
London
2017.04 - 2019.04
I was the first content creator in The Trust. My goal was to make videos to support the charities needs as well as develop in house creation from the ground up between multiple departments.
Videographer
National Farmers' Union
Warwick, Warwickshire
2013.01 - 2017.04
I filmed and edited all video content to deliver key messages to NFU members and to the public. This role was part of the campaigns team where I had influence over high profile campaigns and comms.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sound and Video Technology
Salford University
Salford 2006.09 - 2009.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Popular music and recording
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
Liverpool 2003.09 - 2004.05
Skills
- Leadership
- Expert Knowledge of Adobe Creative Suite
- Communication skills
- Creative direction
- Problem-solving
- Team building
- Directing
- Editing
- Reviewing and feedback
Affiliations
- Producing music
- Dog walking
- Cinema
- Videogames
- Mountain Biking
Timeline
Head of Content and Creative
The King's Trust
2019.04 - Current
Content Creator
The Prince's Trust
2017.04 - 2019.04
Videographer
National Farmers' Union
2013.01 - 2017.04
Bachelor of Science - Sound and Video Technology
Salford University
2006.09 - 2009.05
Diploma of Higher Education - Popular music and recording
Liverpool Institute of Performing Arts
2003.09 - 2004.05