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Luke Hopkins

Luke Hopkins

Oldham,Greater Manchester

Summary

Gifted professional skilled at using specialised research to develop shows and bring programming to small screen. History improving productions with fresh, engaging content. Proud to have worked in the Rugby League environment for over eight years, as well as a hand in other sports such as Darts and Sailing.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Assistant Producer

Sky Sports
Manchester, Lancashire
2022.03 - Current

- Lead AP throughout week to guide VT requirements.

- Developing VT-Coordinator skills in gallery and on OB trucks.

- Produce, direct and edit multi-camera shoots.

- Managed logistics for on-location shoots, overseeing equipment, personnel and producing high quality content for multi-platforms.

- Experience working in high pressure on-site broadcast trucks.

- Developed production schedules and timelines to reach key project milestones.

- Overcame production challenges and resolved issues promptly to minimise disruptions.

- Ensure positive relationships with on screen talent.

- Social media lead.

- EVS remote trained.

- Tactic Pro software trained.

- Confident understanding of a rigged broadcast truck ready for air.

Media Manager

Original Creator
Oldham
2021.08 - 2022.03

- Monitored online media trends to remain ahead of developments and competitors.

- Evaluated client and campaign data for enhanced decision making.

- Created high-performing campaigns on Google Ads, Facebook and Instagram.

- Managed photo/video shoots with clients and models

- Hosted and maintained company website. Promoted through SEO.

- Drove influencer strategies via social media

Content & PR Manager

Hull Kingston Rovers
Hull, West Yorkshire
2019.01 - 2021.07

- Cultivated positive working relationships with media outlets to deliver consistent, strategic coverage.

- Skilled in videography, photography and Adobe.

- Co-ordinating a team of four to construct original and commercially valuable content, ensure they have the tools to deliver, plan and execute.

- Develop strong commercial relationships.

- Deliver clubs' sustainable strategy to grow and build consistent online engagement.

- Provide the business with media and marketing insights to benefit further growth via analytics and SEO updates.

- Schedule matchday experience ahead of calendar year.

Media Executive

Bradford Bulls
Bradford, East Yorkshire
2017.01 - 2019.12

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism

Huddersfield University
Huddersfield
2012.09 - 2015.04

A-Levels - English Literature & Language, Design Technologies, History

Oldham Hulme Grammar School
Oldham
2010.09 - 2012.05

Skills

    - Adobe Premier

    - Calm under pressure

    - Strong leadership

    - Live broadcast support

    - Production management

    - Feature editing

Timeline

Assistant Producer

Sky Sports
2022.03 - Current

Media Manager

Original Creator
2021.08 - 2022.03

Content & PR Manager

Hull Kingston Rovers
2019.01 - 2021.07

Media Executive

Bradford Bulls
2017.01 - 2019.12

Bachelor of Arts - Sports Journalism

Huddersfield University
2012.09 - 2015.04

A-Levels - English Literature & Language, Design Technologies, History

Oldham Hulme Grammar School
2010.09 - 2012.05
Luke Hopkins