KEIRA BELL

LONDON

k.bell@k0tech.com

PERSONAL PROFILE

Podcast Technical Director for a global, remote podcast featuring high-profile public figures. Acquired 10+ years of professional audio and tech experience, including in an enterprise environment at Sony Interactive Entertainment. 4+ years of professional experience in video editing & content with a natural ability to analyse and edit raw content to realise its full potential & reach its audience. Lifelong passion for the entertainment industry and eager to level up and contribute to the field in a substantial way.

KEY SKILLS / COMPETENCIES

  • Platforms: Davinci Resolve/Premiere Pro, Logic Pro, Descript

  • Production: Camera Work, Audio, Lighting, Technical

  • Post-Production: Multi-Cam Editing, Audio Editing & Mastering, Visuals, SM Content

  • Distribution: Copywriting, Thumbnails, Scheduling

  • Marketing: Research, Trends, Analytics

  • Soft Skills: Public Speaking, Project management, Advocacy and Campaign work

EXPERIENCE

Big Brother Watch | London | Digital Comms Volunteer | May 26 - Present

  • Contributing to SM pitches each week, demonstrating strong research ability

  • Assisting in identifying clip content, editing & writing copy, helping improve efficiency of the department (my latest clip reaching over 140k views total across platforms)

  • Writing blog posts, demonstrating writing and grammatical ability

Genspect | Remote | Podcast Technical Director/Editor | Nov 25 - Present

  • Helped generate over 250k+ views & over 3k subscribers on YouTube since onboarding:

  • Improved quality of pre-production by advising remote hosts on audio/lighting

  • Improved quality of post-production via skilful, engaging editing, appropriate pacing, and utilising audio processing skills

  • Expanded reach over all SM platforms via engaging clips, tactful copy and SEO knowledge & use

Campaigner & Public Advocate | Global | Nov 19 – Mar 26

  • Led high-profile legal cases at the Royal Courts of Justice, triggering a national review and positively influencing global policy

  • Featured in major media interviews, including the BBC and conducted speeches at the House of Lords to raise awareness and drive informed public debate

  • Developed strong communication, leadership and stakeholder engagement skills through international advocacy and campaign work, including USA and Australia

  • Member of The Board of Advisors for national and international charities, helping to inform important decisions in this field

Regal Roye | London | Videographer | Jan 22 – Jun 22

  • Recorded hours of interviews to a professional standard utilising lav and boom microphones, rapidly troubleshooting on the spot when issues arose

  • Shot and edited hours of video footage in Adobe Premiere Pro for the documentary project pertaining to an upcoming music artist

  • Conducted market research to enhance creativity and audience reach

  • Planned multiple recording sessions to schedule, using strategic thinking to ensure I was fully equipped and everything required was accounted for

Cambridge Junction | Cambridge | Sound Technician Assistant | Jun 17

  • Planned the stage layout for the PA, monitors and lighting arrangement for the 850 capacity venue event

  • Conducted rehearsals with 5 different bands of different genres, ensuring levels were correct at the mixing desk

  • Managed the sound to a professional standard for the whole event, assisting musicians with equipment adjustments and alterations

Sony PlayStation | Cambridge | IT Analyst | Nov 15 – Dec 16

  • Provided technical support to 150+ in-house video game developers during the PlayStation VR project ‘RIGS: Mechanised Combat League’

  • Managed an average of 25 Zendesk tickets weekly, ensuring timely resolution and maintaining system security

  • Consistently kept high to low system/software vulnerabilities at a minimum each week

  • Helped manage assets for the company, ensuring all assets were documented and updated regularly

  • Credited for my contribution to successful project delivery, meeting deadlines and achieving positive industry reviews

EDUCATION / TRAINING

  • Amazon AWS re/Start Programme | Sept 25 – Dec 25

  • Level 3 Networking & Cybersecurity – New City College | Sept 24 – Jul 25

  • Advanced Level 3 IT Professional Apprenticeship – Baltic Training | Nov 15 – Nov 16

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