Kiri Lumsden
London
Summary
Forward thinking planning producer with a proven track record of managing large-scale news events and budgets. Creative and organised logistician. Pivotal operational role in a leading global news agency’s planning of coverage of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and other major events. Adept at juggling multiple projects simultaneously, often under pressure. A natural communicator with a passion for broadcast news.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Special Events, Europe
Associated Press AP 360
London
02.2020 - 01.2025
- Delivered top-tier service to broadcasters for breaking and fixed news events
- Managed and planned large-scale, multiple location news operations including UK Royal events, UK Elections, Brexit and the planning of the eventual passing of Pope Francis
- Surpassed financial targets within global revenue team
- Oversaw crew deployments and managed resource movement
- Presented new deployment plans to customers and promoted them using X, Pardot and the AP 360 website
- Controlled financial budgets and delivered financial reports
- Represented AP at Foreign Broadcast Service meetings
- Collaborated with AP departments in Print, Photos, Video and Marketing
Senior Special Events Coordinator
Associated Press, Global Media Services
London
04.2016 - 02.2020
- Project manage and field produce news deployments, often at a moment’s notice
Special Events Coordinator
Associated Press, Global Media Services
London
07.2013 - 04.2016
- Coordinated and executed news deployments
Production Manager
Associated Press, Broadcast Services
London
12.2010 - 07.2013
Managed operational requirements for Broadcast Services newsgathering and special event coverage
Freelance Deputy News Editor
Sky News
London
02.2007 - 12.2007
Freelance Deputy News Editor
Al Jazeera Media Network
London
02.2007 - 12.2007
Unit Manager
Nine Network Australia
London
05.2002 - 02.2007
- Manage the London bureau – logistics, finances and foreign deployments
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television Production
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, AustraliaBachelor of Arts - Humanities – Media Studies, European History & Literature
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Brisbane, AustraliaSkills
- Well-organised multitasker
- Exceptional planning
- Project Management
- Resourcefulness
- Troubleshooting
- Budget management
- Excellent communicator
- Calm under pressure
Custom
available on request
Timeline
Head of Special Events, Europe
Associated Press AP 360
02.2020 - 01.2025
Senior Special Events Coordinator
Associated Press, Global Media Services
04.2016 - 02.2020
Special Events Coordinator
Associated Press, Global Media Services
07.2013 - 04.2016
Production Manager
Associated Press, Broadcast Services
12.2010 - 07.2013
Freelance Deputy News Editor
Sky News
02.2007 - 12.2007
Freelance Deputy News Editor
Al Jazeera Media Network
02.2007 - 12.2007
Unit Manager
Nine Network Australia
05.2002 - 02.2007
Bachelor of Arts - Film & Television Production
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities – Media Studies, European History & Literature
Queensland University of Technology (QUT)
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