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About
SKILLS
* Experienced assistant producer, question writer, and researcher with a proven track record in television quiz programming.
* Broad expertise across multiple sectors, including PR, journalism, live music, the arts, and law, providing a unique perspective and diverse skill set.
* Extensive experience in international research and intelligence gathering, making me a valuable asset to any research team.
Skilled in content creation, quiz development, and audience engagement through both traditional media and digital platforms.
EXPERIENCE
* Quiz Writing: Started in 2021 with a writing credit on BBC’s Lightning, later contributing to shows such as Tipping Point, The Finish Line, the Who Wants to Be a Millionaire spin-off Fastest Finger First, The Tournament and Bridge of Lies.
* Assistant Producer: Worked as an Assistant Producer at Whisper on the second and third series of Riddiculous and on high-profile shows such as Wheel of Fortune, Jeopardy! (UK & Australia), and Alan Carr’s Picture Slam.
* Content Creation: Launched the YouTube channel Big Nerd Pub Quiz in 2020, which grew to over 5,000 subscribers and amassed 250,000 views by providing over 100 livestreamed quizzes to entertain audiences during lockdown.
DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE
* Developed the comedy panel series Hot Takes for BBC Radio Ulster, taking it from concept to pilot in 2024/25.
* Spent six months in 2022 at Mitre Studios in London, working on the development of two new quiz programs.
* Passionate about crafting innovative formats and creating engaging, memorable content for diverse audiences.
For more about my work, visit www.markstephenhughes.com.
ScreenSkills Training Passport
Mark Hughes has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.
Experience
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Assistant Producer - Tipping Point (ITV) (Series 15)
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Puzzle Assistant Producer - Wheel of Fortune (ITV) (Series 2)
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Questions Writer - The Weakest Link (BBC One) (Series 5)
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Question Writer/Researcher - Bridge of Lies (BBC One) (Series 3)
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Question Writer/Researcher - Tipping Point (ITV) (Series 13)
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Question Writer/Researcher - The Finish Line (BBC One) (Series 1)
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Assistant Producer - Alan Carr's Picture Slam (BBC One) (Series 3)
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Development Producer/Creator - Hot Takes (Pilot) (BBC Radio Ulster)
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Questions AP (Studio) - Jeopardy! UK & Australia (ITV) (Series 2)
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Assistant Producer - Riddiculous (ITV) (Series 3)
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Question Writer/Researcher - The Finish Line (BBC One) (Series 2)
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Assistant Producer - Riddiculous (ITV) (Series 2)
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Question Writer/Researcher - Tipping Point (ITV) (Series 14)
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Development Researcher/Assistant Producer
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Question Writer/Researcher - The Tournament (BBC One) (Series 2)
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Question Writer/Researcher - Fastest Finger First (ITV) (Series 1)
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Question Writer/Researcher - Lightning (BBC Two) (Series 2)
Education and training
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace
ScreenSkills Funded
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Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to mental health awareness at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Step up to shooting AP training programme for unscripted TV
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
Certificates
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
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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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Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace