Course: History & Politics
Location: Isle of Man
Job Title: Journalist / Voiceover Artist
Working Hours: 40
Holidays: 30
Greenlight Television is the world’s leading motorsport production company...
ON SHOOT
Top and RightMetzeler Tyres
Promo
Bottom - Jet-Ski racing in France & Motocross in Cornwall
NEW SKILLS:
WHAT I HAVE LEARNT:
DON’T BE AFAIRD TO THINK BIG GIVE EVERYTHING A GO & MAKE CONTACTS ROLE
& DUTIES
> Composing and writing scripts for our 4 weekly shows, distributed to broadcasters such as ITV and Sky. Includes researching, timecoding and creative writing for live sport / documentaries. I have also written magazine pieces.
> Voiceover in the VO Booth. Reading scripts and commentating on episodes produced by Greenlight TV. A 1-hour show in particular was aired on YouTube entirely scripted and voiced by me… I couldn’t believe it!
> Attending shoots as second camera operator and assistant, as pictured bottom left. This has been on the IOM, UK and France.
PROFESSIONAL CONFIDENCE AND CONDUCT
NETWORKING AND AQUIRING BUSINESS CONTACTS AND RELATIONSHIPS
ADVANCED WRITING SKILLS FIT FOR PURPOSE
TECHNICAL AWARENESS
CLIENT COOPERATION
MEETING DEADLINES
Achievements Difficulties
Travelling Europe to cover live events
Becoming the head of Royal Television Society - Isle of Man Futures
Making the credits on shows that featured on ITV and Sky Sports
Becoming a trusted and valued member of the team and making new friends
Voiceover, something I have always wanted to do!
(Alan Partridge!)
Balancing writing flair with suitability
Self-reflection and making plans for the future
Keeping my writing original
Working in an office throughout winter, prefer being outdoors and on the move!
Adapting and self-praise!
Live / Graphics / Editing / Drones / Features / One-off Shoots