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Ami Wilson – Researcher 07895968248 | [email protected] Available: April 11th 2016
AMI WILSON – RESEARCHER 07895968248 � [email protected] � LONDON E14
A confident and efficient Researcher with solid experience across Factual and Entertainment formats.
Personable and organised with a good editorial understanding and knowledge of post-‐production workflows.
SKILLS
STORY FINDING TARGETING CONTRIBUTORS PHONE BASHING WORKING WITH TALENT MANAGING AUDIENCES & PUBLIC
LOCATION CLEARING FORSCENE & AFRAME BASIC EDITING -‐ FCP7 PROP SOURCING BASIC SHOOTING -‐ SONY PMW200
EDITORIAL RESEARCH FACT CHECKING POST-‐PRODUCTION DELIVERABLES. HANDLING RELEASES FULL, CLEAN DRIVING LICENSE. (8 YEARS HELD)
EXPERIENCE Oct 2015 – April 2016 Junior Researcher Arrow Media | See No Evil (Series 2, 13x60 mins) -‐ Overseeing 7 episodes through Post Production, from initial story structure through to Online and delivery. -‐ Fact-‐checking all story elements and reviewing all stages of cuts for factual, legal and editorial issues. -‐ Highlighting concerns to the Edit team, Executive Producer, production and the legal team for review. -‐ Liaising with contributors and institutions including police officials, attorneys and families of the victims. -‐ Handling and reviewing sensitive material including police reports, interrogation videos and crime scene documentation. -‐ Reviewing final content at Online and responding on behalf of the Executive Producer in regards to editorial direction. -‐ Producing documents for Online and deliverables including; annotated scripts, texted elements, VO scripts and blur lists. July 2015 – Aug 2015 Junior Researcher Curve Media | Salvage Hunters (Series 7, 10x60 mins) -‐ Fact-‐checking and annotating all final scripts, time-‐coding VO scripts and creating Aston lists for the edit. -‐ Targeting and contacting potential contributors for Series 8 in relation to a new segment ‘Bring an Item to Drew’. Oct 2014 – June 2015 Logger / Jnr Researcher Arrow Media | Ultimate Airport Dubai (Series 3, 10x60 mins) -‐ Transcribing all footage using Aframe, including actuality and pieces to camera. -‐ Researching content and drafting interview questions to be used during pick-‐up segments. -‐ Complex fact checking (Nat Geo) and in-‐depth editorial research for VO content and programme webpage. -‐ Watching through new rushes and analysing content for key story points and jeopardy for the Series Edit Producer. Aug – Sept 2015 Logger Endemol -‐ Shine | Bodyshockers (Series 3, 7x60 mins) -‐ Transcribing all content for a very fast turnaround including interviews, actuality and contributor chats. -‐ Sourcing central London locations for use on shoots. Sept – Oct 2014 Logger Wall to Wall | The Voice UK (Series 4, Blind Auditions) -‐ Transcribing all contestant master interviews, Coaches’ comments and chat during the Blind Auditions using FORscene -‐ Compiling a list of any significant ‘memorable moments’ or sync for the editorial teams. July – Sept 2014 Logger Princess Productions | World Class Bartender of the Year (2014, 1x60 mins) -‐ Transcribing all footage from the event using FORscene, including all eliminations; challenges, interviews and B-‐Roll. -‐ Pulling any notable clips and sync onto a timeline for use within the programme pre-‐title sequence.
Ami Wilson – Researcher 07895968248 | [email protected] Available: April 11th 2016
July 2014 Runner Princess Productions | World Class Bartender of the Year (2014, 1x60 mins) -‐ Obtaining location clearances for GVs prior to the event including Westminster, Southwark and Tower Bridge. -‐ Ensuring 16 contributors gave interviews at each stage of the competition, co-‐ordinating interviews between 6 PDs. June 2014 Runner Wall to Wall | The Voice UK (Series 4, Audition Tour) -‐ Filming and logging auditions using Sony PMW200 cameras. -‐ Driving the kit van throughout the UK and rigging up audition rooms with cameras, microphones and audio equipment. Sept 2013 – May 2014 Runner Endemol | Deal or No Deal (Series 9, 283x60 mins) -‐ Live logging studio recordings, obtaining releases from featured audience and taking press pictures of contestants. -‐ Casting audience members for the ‘Pilgrim of the Day’ feature. Giving them a briefing and ensuring they were mic’ed. -‐ Researching and sourcing props for use during special shows and last minute requests. -‐ Looking after Noel, Gallery and Execs during records and providing support to the editorial team. May – July 2013 Location Runner STV | Celebrity Antiques Road Trip (Series 3, 20x60 mins) -‐ Driving a 9 seat, multi-‐purpose vehicle throughout the UK, with the shooting PD ratchet-‐strapped in the rear section. -‐ Rigging GoPros inside the classic cars, mic’ing up talent and antique experts, changing and labelling rushes. -‐ Looking after crew and talent, organising all meals and travel. -‐ Responsible for safeguarding and organising all filming equipment, including ensuring items were continually charged. -‐ Handling a large float and per diems, logging and reconciling receipts for production. -‐ Collecting and organising contributor, location and third party material releases. FURTHER CREDITS June 2015 Logger ITV | Come Dine With Me Champions April 2015 Logger October Films | Mygrations Sept 2014 Runner CNBC | City Limits Live June 2014 Logger Endemol | Soccer Aid May 2014 Runner Open Mike | C4 Comedy Gala 2014 April – May 2013 Runner Thames | The X Factor Feb 2013 Runner Endemol | Big Brother Oct 2012 – Feb 2013 Runner Thames | Britain’s Got Talent Jan 2012 Work Experience ITV -‐ Research and Development EDUCATION 2009 – 2012 -‐ University of Central Lancashire. 2.1 BSC Hons | Television Production
REFERENCES Available on request.