Film& TV

I helped prepare and test equipment for a wide range of productions, including BBC’s Race Across the World and Apple TV’s The Reluctant Traveller. Working with the team on major camera systems (RED, ARRI, Sony and Canon), lens sets and lighting, we made sure the kit was fully functioning before it left the building. With high volumes of kit going in and out each day, I learned to spot faults and missing items quickly while staying accurate under tight deadlines. I also worked directly with clients and crews during prep and collection, which gave me a real understanding of what different productions need from their equipment.

I spent a year supporting the delivery of creative campaigns and promotional content across broadcast and digital for National Geographic EMEA, including Ocean with David Attenborough and Secrets of the Bees. On the development side, I researched programme treatments and gave feedback, gaining exposure to pitch meetings and training with the US global development team. I also quality-checked broadcast content for accuracy while supporting digital delivery and tracking across UK YouTube and social platforms. Behind the scenes, I managed budgets, bookings and release forms for eight creative producers, covering audio, voiceover recordings with talent and graphics.

In spring, I travelled to Amsterdam for a National Geographic summit, and then supported the National Geographic Society’s Field Ready Week, which was a real highlight of the role. Field Ready is a mentorship programme that helps NatGeo Explorers from underrepresented backgrounds break into natural history and science storytelling, with the week bringing together camera training, workshops and a new community.