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Work history
Education
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Certification
Other Work
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Jude McCann

Jude McCann

Belfast,NORTH DOWN

Summary


Creative and proactive individual with talent for storytelling and keen eye for detail, ready to bring fresh ideas and innovation to content production. Proven capability in crafting engaging narratives and proficient in digital tools, ensuring high-quality content delivery. Eager to contribute to impactful projects and drive success in Producer/Director role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Assistant Content Producer - ‘SportSound'

BBC Sport NI
Belfast
09.2023 - 02.2025
  • Managed weekly call sheets, contributor logistics, and studio guest coordination, including gathering online predictions, arranging travel, as well as sourcing/editing audio content
  • Contributed interviews and selected music to enhance broadcasts.
  • Delivered efficient post-match interview turnarounds, handled call-in lines, and provided live score updates across leagues
  • Regularly liaised with reporters and commentators to ensure seamless coverage

Online Journalist

BBC Sport NI
Belfast
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Specialised in match reports, short-form interviews, transcriptions, and feature pieces. Collaborated closely with team members to create dynamic, timely content across all sport. Carried out recce, freelance coordination, and editing with online teams and producers to deliver final product. Editing experience extends to highlight packages of football matches, and contributing to live text pages.

Live Television/Outside broadcasting

BBC Sport NI
Belfast
09.2023 - 03.2025
  • Independently planned and executed a Schools Cup live stream, managing camera cards, call sheets, accreditation, risk assessments, logging, and floor assistance.
  • Self-shot and edited live stream features for iPlayer, repurposed across social media and radio to maximize reach and engagement.

Education

A-Levels - Media Studies, Geography & Religious Education

Royal Belfast Academical Institution
Belfast
08.2016 - 06.2023

Level 3: - Production Assistant apprenticeship in association with BBC Sport

Bauer Media Academy
09.2023 - 03.2025

NCFE Level 2: - Preparing to work in the film industry

British Film Institute
Belfast
09.2022 - 12.2022

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Collaboration & Communication
  • Time Management
  • Critical Thinking & Problem solving
  • Reporting & Interviewing
  • Short form Journalism
  • Organization
  • Self shooting & Content creation

Certification

BBC Academy: Storytelling

BBC Academy: Smartphone Shoot/Edit

BBC Academy: Audio (Podcast and In-Studio Audio Production

BBC Academy: Camera Skills (Working with Sony FS7 Cameras)

BBC Academy: Lighting Skills

Bauer: Content Creation: Video

Bauer: Industry Awareness

Bauer: Production (Pre-Production, Budgeting, Equipment List, Production Schedule, Call Sheet)



Other Work

Lead Video Analyst for RBAI 1ST XV 2021-2023

  • Capturing multi-angle match footage for review and analysis, including operating DJI Mavic 3 drone.

One L Studios 2023 -

  • Freelance work for a podcast production company. Roles included rigging sound and camera equipment, floor management, runner and camera operator.

Mount Charles 2021-2023

  • Bar staff member at live sporting events.

La Taqueria 2020-2021

  • Kitchen Porter
  • Front of house staff/waiter

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Online Journalist

BBC Sport NI
09.2023 - 03.2025

Live Television/Outside broadcasting

BBC Sport NI
09.2023 - 03.2025

Level 3: - Production Assistant apprenticeship in association with BBC Sport

Bauer Media Academy
09.2023 - 03.2025

Assistant Content Producer - ‘SportSound'

BBC Sport NI
09.2023 - 02.2025

NCFE Level 2: - Preparing to work in the film industry

British Film Institute
09.2022 - 12.2022

A-Levels - Media Studies, Geography & Religious Education

Royal Belfast Academical Institution
08.2016 - 06.2023

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