I studied Animation at university, where I trained in Adobe Premiere Pro, After Effects,  Audition and Photoshop. I later refined these skills during my BJTC-accredited Master’s in Broadcast Journalism.  

Alongside editing, I received formal training in camera operation, from filming multi-angle interviews to covering live events such as protests and strikes. These opportunities sharpened my ability to handle technical challenges, capture strong footage in unpredictable environments, and adapt quickly when subjects were on the move.

While my course often required me to self-shoot, which made balancing interviewing and framing difficult, it highlighted the value of teamwork and strengthened my problem-solving skills when working independently. I also gained experience in live-streaming through piece-to-camera news segments and developed audio editing skills through my radio modules, where I particularly enjoyed experimenting with sound to enhance my news reporting.

I have included footage from my degree as well as two Chanel shows to demonstrate how I can work with material that fits an aesthetic beyond traditional news journalism. News journalism has very strict conventions around editing style and time limits, which restricted my creative approach to filming and editing. However, it taught me how to work efficiently under pressure and develop the ability to film and conduct interviews independently. 

Available to watch here.

One of the highlights of my studies was my final project, which involved creating a 10-minute solo documentary alongside a long-form written piece exploring autism within the Black community in the UK. As autism is often a taboo topic within this community, finding participants was challenging, but I felt it was an important and underreported story to tell. I also had to film and conduct interviews independently, while condensing a complex and sensitive topic into a 10-minute film. Despite these challenges, the project strengthened my research, interviewing, filming, and editing skills, while deepening my commitment to responsible journalism and my passion for telling stories that highlight underrepresented perspectives.

Our “news days” simulated real studio productions and required us to shoot interviews, capture footage, record voiceovers, and edit all within the same day so that pieces could be broadcast during our 4pm live news show. Working alongside professionals from Sky and the BBC pushed me to perform to the highest standard, meet tight deadlines, and work to real industry expectations. This experience taught me how to work under pressure, identify the strongest narrative hook, and deliver polished content quickly.