Keith Bays

• Organised and planned multiple medium-and long-term events for the channel, ensuring it fulfills its mission to be a voice for viewers across the U.K.
• Planned and executed visits to the North-East to discuss the impact of Winter Fuel Allowance cuts, to North Devon to meet with farmers about Inheritance Tax policies, and to East Sussex to address National Insurance increases affecting small businesses.
• I have organised and conducted location reccees, coordinated guest appearances, and secured "will says" from participants for programming.
• Regularly reviewed the PA and forward planner, collaborating with executives to set coverage priorities and allocate necessary resources.
• Updated the GB News story hub, chaired the weekly planning meetings during the Head of Planning’s absence, and distributed the weekly channel-wide planning email.
• Provided field support for presenters, including Miriam Cates at Sizewell C, Ben Leo for St George’s Day, and Patrick Christys in Stanley, County Durham.

• Attended Lobby in the absence of the Political Editor or Political Correspondent, providing feedback on information from government spokespersons and highlighting what was reportable at the time.
• Monitor events and bills progressing through the House of Commons, providing relevant updates to the TV and Digital Newsdesk.
• Responsible for newsgathering by engaging with MPs, Ministers, Shadow Ministers, and Special Advisors, using the information to write copy and provide valuable updates to colleagues for GB News programming.
• As one of the few Lobby Journalists at the channel, I am trusted to cover party conferences and conduct interviews with key politicians for the broadcast pool, including the Prime Minister and Chancellor of the Exchequer.
• I regularly shout questions at Cabinet Ministers in Downing Street on Tuesdays and to the Prime Minister before PMQs, earning the nickname "the new Goby" for my loud vocals.

Producer, GB News – Sunday Morning Politics (Camilla Tominey)

• Booked the majority of guests for the show, leveraging a vast network of political contacts, including all 121 current Conservative MPs and over 200 former Conservative MPs from the last Parliament. Plus utilising my contacts book to secure Interviews with Labour, Lib Dem and Reform UK voices.
• Actively expanded my contacts book to secure new guests, boosting ratings and fostering growth through networking both in and outside of work, and by building trust with key political figures.
• Constructed the weekly show rundown in DINA, including creating RT promos and editing content in Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Managed The People’s Panel, the show's unique selling point, by organising venues, sending email blasts via Nation Builder, screening panelists, and coordinating travel and hotel arrangements for both myself and the panel presenter.
• Collaborated with departments such as Newsdesk to arrange political roundtables with Number 10 and the Opposition.
• Coordinated with the Digital Team to provide advance notice of big-name guests and potential interview questions, maximizing the impact of interviews and assisting with digital promotion.
• Liaised with the GB News PR team to ensure high-profile guests received proper media coverage, submitting memorable interview quotes to boost national press pick-up.
• Wrote copy for GB News online, including political content and interviews with major political figures. My content consistently ranked among the top ten for contributor monthly page views.
• Sourced 80-100 pieces of OP-Ed content per month for GB News Membership, driving sign-ups and retaining existing members.
• Managed the weekly production of the Camilla Tominey Show, suggesting questions, staying on top of potential issues (e.g., Ministers being late), adjusting the show’s flow as needed, and ensuring the show ran on time.
• Outputted the show from the gallery.
• Drafted clear and compelling scripts to propel stories forward.
• Managed budgets and expenditures for the show.

GB News – Production Assistant (Primetime Shows)

• Booked guests for multiple GB News primetime shows, including Farage, Dewbs & Co., and Friday Night Feast.
• Wrote detailed presenter briefs for Nigel Farage and Michelle Dewberry. Farage’s briefs required in-depth, accurate, and well-sourced information due to his unscripted presenting style.
• Coordinated guest transportation to and from the studio.
• Assisted with building show rundowns using DINA software.
• Edited floating video segments using Adobe Premiere Pro.
• Participated in forward planning and content development for future shows.
• Worked on outside broadcasts, including Farage's special segments in Lincoln and Portsmouth.
• Conducted VOX POPS outside Parliament with politicians; several were featured on Farage during Boris Johnson’s resignation crisis.
• Produced VOX POPS with presenter Patrick Christys for Friday Night Feast, including shooting and editing footage for broadcast.
• Operated on the MCR (Master Control Room) desk, ensuring DTL (down-the-line) guests were prepped and ready to go live.
• Independently organised two outside broadcasts for Friday Night Feast:
  A football special featuring Matt Le Tissier (whom I introduced to the channel), including venue booking and full H&S compliance.
  And a police special with Hampshire Police, coordinating all logistics and securing a segment where Patrick Christys drove a police speedboat.

• I communicated effectively with the GB News team and secured an Interview with Nigel Farage, and leveraged contacts within the Labour Party to organise two interviews with Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer.
• I developed a strong network, including Matthew Doyle (former Director of Communications for Sir Keir Starmer at Number 10), Professor Thom Brooks (Labour Party adviser on immigration), and Dan Howard (Regional Communications Director for Labour).
• I used WordPress to produce professional news reports and features. I conducted thorough research and fact-checked all content to uphold a high standard of journalistic integrity.
• Collaborated with editors to improve story quality.