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Caernarfon,Gwynedd
Summary
With over 10 years experience in the broadcast and news sector, I bring a proven track record of service development and deliverance.
My areas of expertise include
- strategy and execution; engaging with key stakeholders to assimilate current and future drivers, allowing for the development of forward-thinking, actionable strategies and protocols.
- operational effectiveness; evolving processes and procedures, allowing for increased and sustainable efficiency
- intellectual curiosity; consolidating, synthesising and interpreting data, allowing for delivery and analytically driven recommendations and solutions.
- project management; determining project scope, resources, schedules and budgets, allowing for the delivery of high-quality projects and initiatives
- team leadership; promoting a transparent culture through strategic and effective mentorship, coaching and upskilling, allowing for high engagement and productivity.
- operations; planning, organising, maintaining and managing complex operations, projects and initiatives, allowing for business continuity.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
News Editor
S4C
Carmarthen, Carmarthenshire
10.2020 - Current
- Planned for coverage of large events by assigning reporters and photographers.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organisations information periodically and either assigned or wrote the stories according to strict timelines.
- Interviewed sources and reached out to informants to obtain stories.
- Reported to board level about news articles for print, daily staff happenings and the progress of news service.
- Oversaw team of up to 15 reporters, producers and support staff within the organisation.
Social Media Manager
BBC News
Cardiff
07.2017 - 10.2020
- Scheduled social media posts using Hootsuite, optimising reach and maximising community engagement.
- Adapted social media plan based on market research and customer data.
- Drove website traffic by writing witty and creative social media content and blog posts.
- Produced photo and video content with excellent editing skills.
- Developed and implemented overarching social media strategies, informing decision-making on future campaigns.
- Identified potential influencers and ambassadors suitable for brand, using social monitoring and listening tools.
- Maintained brand values, verifying consistent copy and visual tone in line with brand guidelines.
Broadcast Journalist
BBC News
Cardiff
07.2012 - 07.2018
- Collated and scripted live news content for online publishing, making sure reports were accurate and legally sound.
- Produced detailed digital packages for the BBC, working autonomously to research, record and edit all elements.
- Interviewed contributors for a series of packages, for broadcast on the network.
Education
A-Levels - Welsh Language and Literature
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
Gwynedd 09/2006 - 06/2008
A-Levels - Modern History
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
Gwynedd 09/2006 - 06/2008
A-Levels - Geography
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
Gwynedd 09/2006 - 06/2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
University of Wales, Bangor
Bangor 09/2008 - 06/2012
Skills
- Process improvements
- Controls systems
- Corporate governance
- Marketing
- Policy updates
- Financial management
- Business relations
- Business planning
- Market trends
- Strategic decision-making
- Integrative negotiation
- Programme management
- Data collection and analysis
- Hiring and training
- Project planning and development
Languages
Welsh
Native
English
Fluent
Timeline
News Editor
S4C
10.2020 - Current
Social Media Manager
BBC News
07.2017 - 10.2020
Broadcast Journalist
BBC News
07.2012 - 07.2018
A-Levels - Welsh Language and Literature
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
09/2006 - 06/2008
A-Levels - Modern History
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
09/2006 - 06/2008
A-Levels - Geography
Ysgol Dyffryn Nantlle
09/2006 - 06/2008
Diploma of Higher Education - Law
University of Wales, Bangor
09/2008 - 06/2012
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