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About
I’m an experienced Runner with a background in Musical Theatre and Drama Studies, now based in Manchester but still able to work in London too. After two years in the industry, I’ve gained hands-on experience on major shows.
My experience spans working with talent and cast members, supporting in the production office, and assisting with studio and location shoots. I’ve developed skills in live logging with Time Code and have experience setting up equipment for shoots. I’m passionate about stepping into a researcher role, particularly within casting, as I aim to expand my expertise.
Alongside my TV work, I regularly volunteer as a presenter at Trafford Hospital Radio and YourFM Stockport. I also do some content creating for Gaydio's Culture Hub Page using Premiere Pro. These experiences have allowed me to build skills in scriptwriting and video and audio editing. Recently, I had the opportunity to produce and present a live show on Reform Radio about living in Manchester, which solidified my love for presenting.
Ultimately, my goal is to pursue a career as a Radio and TV Presenter, combining my love for entertainment with my diverse background in production.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Owen George Skinner has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Talent Runner - Deal or No Deal
•Running for the presenter and printing daily schedules and cast biographies. •Tea, coffee & lunch runs. •Gained vital experience working in a studio setting and was able to develop my skills in communication and organisational further. •Shadowed other departments on the show such as the Casting team and the Assistant Floor Manager.
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Runner / Logger - Big Brother
•Meeting the friends & families of housemates and escorting them around the site and in the greenroom. •Assisting different teams with a variety of tasks. •Assisting PD's with setting up kit on location and logging interviews using Time Code.
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Casting Runner / Driver / Logger - Building The Band
•Tea, Coffee & Lunch Runs. •Assisting the reality team, gallery team & contributors. •Covering for loggers & live logging using Time Code. •Driving crew and kit to filming locations. •Ensuring consent and release forms are completed by the public on filming locations. •Rushes.
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Studio Runner - Blue Peter
•Tea and coffee runs. •Escorting talent and guests to dressing rooms and studios. •Assisting moving the audience in and out of the studio. •Collecting consent forms and ensuring they're filled in correctly.
Education and training
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Set etiquette
ScreenSkills Funded
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Unscripted TV kit care training programme 2025–2026
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Unscripted Skills Fund Casting researcher training programme
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - The Bay S5: TV 'Need to Knows' training day
ScreenSkills Funded
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Trainee Finder: spotlight on production office webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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First Break - The Bay S5: Open Doors event
ScreenSkills Funded
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Level 3 Extended Diploma Musical Theatre
Certificates
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Unscripted TV kit care training programme 2025–2026
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
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Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work