I am a multimedia professional with over 20 years’ experience in print, online, radio and TV.
I am currently working at Yello Media Group as a senior writer. In this position, I am responsible for producing original and exclusive online and print content for 20+ Caribbean markets. I also work closely with the marketing team on various projects and campaigns.
I have worked as a broadcast journalist and producer at several leading and award-winning media organisations in the UK and overseas including Reuters, BBC, Al Jazeera English, Sky and ITN.
I have exceptional creative, editorial, research and production skills; an unrivalled ability to adapt and a willingness to develop professionally and personally.
Below is a summary of my core skills:
- Producing original multimedia content.
- Extensive writing and proofreading.
- Video editing using Adobe Premiere.
- Working to deadlines.
- Stills selection and editing.
- Headline writing.
- Handling breaking news.
- Time management and organisational skills.
Below is a summary of my technical ability:
- Extensive experience of various content management systems.
- Video editing on Adobe Premiere Pro.
- Desktop editing on Avid Newscutter.
- Audio editing on Adobe Cool Edit Pro.
- Picture editing on Adobe Photoshop.
- Managing and promoting content on social media including YouTube, Twitter, IG, LinkedIn and Facebook.
- Knowledge of various newsgathering tools including iNews and ENPS.
- Use of web analytical software including Google analytics.
- Ability to create infographics and write graphic sequences.
Please click on the Vision, Words and Sound links to see examples of my work.