REBECCA STEWART

shooting researcher

Shelf-

Trained journalist with a keen interest in features and factual programming. Experience
working for online platforms as well as news, documentary and magazine formats.

KEY SKILLS
Final Cut Pro, Avid
Canon XF305
Spanish (advanced conversational)
Writing (for broadcast, print and online)
Social media, Storify, Infographics & live blogging Full, clean driving licence and own
transport

BROADCAST EMPLOYMENT
Royal Television Society
Full time, July 2014 present
Digital Multimedia Producer
I am in charge of devising, producing and directing online films aimed at engaging the
RTS audience
Several of my series such as Tips in 60 Seconds have quickly become staples of the
website, contributing towards a 70% increase in new online visitors in my first two
months
I have singlehandedly produced and directed a new series whereby I filmed behind the
scenes of Newsnight, Channel 4 News, A League of Their Own and Emmerdale,
inspiring young professionals to try different roles within TV
Scripting, filming and editing these films for release with the RTS brand has proven my
ability to work independently and deliver under pressure
Arise News
Part time, October 2014 present
VT Producer
I identify the days stories - researching, scripting, choosing footage from news
agencies and recording VO
The relentless pace of 24h news lets me enhance my ability to quickly create a visual
and informed package

BROADCAST EXPERIENCE
ITV News (Referendum coverage), ITV
September 18/19th 2014
Runner
By assisting producers and reporters with research, securing MP interviews on
Abingdon Green, ingesting tapes and logging footage, I ensured the smooth-running of
the coverage
ITV News (Wimbledon coverage), ITV
2 weeks, June-July 2014
Runner
By identifying the best match footage for the evening bulletin, I demonstrated an
understanding of what makes an engaging and structured news package
I door stepped players and celebrities, proving my ability to think on my feet
The One Show, BBC 1
4 months, part-time, January April 2014
Junior Researcher/ Runner
As part of the topical film team I researched ideas, secured contributors and checked
facts

In my final two weeks my enthusiasm was rewarded with a researcher role for a film in
which I sourced unique contributors and organised the details of the shoot

Unreported World Series 27 (C4), Quicksilver Media 2 weeks, January 2014

Junior Researcher
I interviewed contacts overseas, conducted in-depth research and offered alternative
angles on stories
Raw Cut TV
3 months, part-time, October December 2013
Junior Researcher
I researched and developed a number of long-form story ideas ready to pitch to
specific networks

PRINT EXPERIENCE
Explorer, Dubai
2 weeks, June 2013
Junior Researcher/ Reporter
I compiled a How To section, proving my ability to research and learn quickly as,
within two weeks, I had gained expert knowledge of the administration and culture of
a city with which I was previously unfamiliar
Newbury Weekly News
2 weeks, January 2013
Junior Reporter
I wrote and had published a number of pieces for their online and print editions,
including a full page feature piece for their separate colour magazine Out and About
The Week Magazine
2 weeks, September 2012
Junior Researcher
As part of the research team I found and organised articles in major newspapers and
tabloids
The Economist
2 weeks, January 2011
Shadowing the Science & Technology Editor
By helping to edit that week's issue, I learned to research and write an informative,
concise article
My first story, on a recent discovery about ammonites, was published

EDUCATION & TRAINING

2013 2014
City University
MA Television & Current Affairs
Journalism
Distinction
Modules included media law, editorial production, online and entrepreneurial
journalism
2009 2013

University of Warwick
BA History and Spanish
2:1
My dissertation explored the treatment of female hysteria in the late 19 th century
Modules included English social history (1660-1720), the treatment of minorities and
marginal groups in Europe (13th - 17th century), Latin American cultural history, and
post-colonial Kenya
In my third year I spent six months studying Spanish history in Madrid

2001 2008 A Level: 3 A History, Biology, Theatre Studies

GCSE: 5 A*, 6 A, 1 B

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS & AWARDS

Guinness World Record 2013 Longest Marathon Playing Lacrosse, Mixed (event
organiser)
Winner Warwick University RAG Award for Contribution to Charity
Nominee Best Feature Article, The Boar (Warwicks award-winning student
newspaper)
Day Skipper, SSI Diver, Duke of Edinburgh Gold Award, TEFL Diploma, Level 1 Lacrosse
Coach

INTERESTS
Working with others comes naturally to me. I have always been a keen sports player and
easily translate this mentality to television production where stamina and teamwork are so
essential to success. My interest in television extends beyond the workplace as I make short
films in my spare time.

Reference contacts have been withheld as this CV is public. Please email me to request
contact rebecca.c.stewart@icloud.com