Charlie Sawers

Charlie Sawers

Looking for opportunities


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Unscripted TV
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • North West


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About

I am a highly motivated individual looking to secure a position that enables me to use my creative flair and develop my expertise. I have worked within digital media, education and TV production which have allowed me to build on my teamwork, problem-solving and communication skills. I'm hoping to apply my technical knowledge and my excellent organisational skills to pursue a new role, where I can expand my skillset and build on my professional portfolio.

E-learning

See which ScreenSkills e-learning Charlie Sawers has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.

Expired

Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

Completed

From script to screen: an introduction to how scripted content gets made

Not completed

Diversity, equity and inclusion for the screen industries

Not completed

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

Not completed

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Not completed

Addressing unconscious bias: basic awareness in the workplace

Not completed

Introduction to mental health awareness at work

Not completed

Experience

  1. Volunteer Content Creator

    Gaydio · Oct 2023 - Present

    - Create short-form video content for the Gaydio Academy’s social media pages to promote LGBTQ+ culture within Manchester. - Conduct research to plan an engaging narrative that informs and entertains audiences. - Record, edit and narrate content using Adobe software. - Collaborate with team to ensure content meets the brand messaging and goals.

  2. Researcher

    BBC Children's & Education · Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

    - Gave administrative support to the Content Impact team which managed content across digital and social media platforms. - Created research documents to inform editorial decisions in lead up to the launches of brands and key moments. - Attended regular meetings to record minutes and distributed to employees. - Formulated Brand Bibles to store key confidential information that was clear and concise to improve communication across the department. - Enhanced management databases to reflect accurate details which improved overall organisation within the team.

  3. Data Entry Clerk

    Co-Operatives UK · Jul 2023 - Aug 2023

    - Responsible for reviewing data and inputting into various databases. - Collated data in a spreadsheet and wrote an overview of findings to understand feedback from stakeholders. - Checked all data was accurate and presented in a clear manner. - Successfully transferred data from over 500 reports into the company system to ensure all information was correct and up to date.

  4. Course Assistant

    SharpFutures · Feb 2022 - Aug 2022

    - Assisted the Director, Producer and Cohort for the Content Creatives course partnered with Channel 4. - Collaborated in a team and offered administrative and general support throughout the recruitment, onboarding and training periods. - Responsible for managing the diaries of the Director and Producer. - Designed course materials and pitch decks. - Valued as a reliable, hard-working and committed member of the team, priortising the upmost care to cohort participants as their first point of contact.

  5. Researcher

    BBC Share Your Story School Tour - BBC Education · Aug 2022 - Dec 2022

    - As part of a core team, I would facilitate the delivery of this event in various Secondary Schools across in the UK. - Presented an interactive and engaging event production, which involved high-end talent and contributors to inspire young audiences. - Assigned to develop production by writing scripts, designing graphics and retrieving archival media. - Held a duty of care for talent, contributors, pupils and teachers. - Reached over 14,000 young people and supplied over 250 events.

  6. Sales Assistant

    Card Factory · Nov 2021 - Feb 2022

    - Worked throughout the Christmas and New Year period to provide high-standard Customer Service and boost sales. - Regularly working on the till to serve customers, as well as refilling stock on shop floor. - Answering queries from customers in person and via telephone. - Ensuring the shop floor was cleaned and tidy. - Aiding Customers who needed extra required assistance.

  7. Office Runner

    RED Production Company Ltd. · Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

    - Gave extra support in the day-to-day runnings of the production office during the pandemic, whilst multiple productions were ongoing or in development. - Carried out a variety of administrative tasks and helped with any additional general duties, such as performing lunch and coffee runs. - Collected incoming mail and posted outgoing mail. - Kept common areas, including the kitchen, clear throughout the day. - Replenished stationary and other consumables.

  8. Assistant Language Teacher

    Japan Exchange Teaching Programme · Aug 2018 - Apr 2020

    - Took part in a cultural exchange program, in which I worked in a small city in Japan visiting various schools to teach students English and share cross-cultural communication - Delivered fun lessons alongside an English Teacher to encourage students to speak the language and learn new skills. - Often I would plan and create activities to use in lesson using IT software. - Remained approachable and helpful so students felt at ease and grew more confident. - Inspired over 500 students in their education and cross-cultural communication.

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Education and training

  1. Confidentiality

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  2. Who is in charge

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  3. Freelance life

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  4. How content gets made

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  5. Family tree

    ScreenSkills Learning · Jun 2023

    ScreenSkills Funded

  6. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jul 2021

    ScreenSkills Funded

  7. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Dec 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  8. Coronavirus basic awareness on production training

    ScreenSkills Test · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  9. In partnership RTS Futures and ScreenSkills present: Getting into Broadcasting

    ScreenSkills · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  10. Masterclass: Spotlight on... production runners

    ScreenSkills · Jul 2020

    ScreenSkills Funded

  11. Bachelor of Arts with Honours Scriptwriting for Film and TV

    Bournemouth University · Sep 2014 - Jul 2017

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Certificates

  • Working Safely at the BBC

    Production Safety Passport · BBC
    Issued 24 Aug 2022 · Expires 24 Aug 2027

Charlie Sawers

Charlie Sawers

Looking for opportunities


Location:
Manchester
Career stage:
Early

Badges


Freelance

Availability:
Available

Industries

  • Unscripted TV
  • High-end TV
  • Children's TV

Regions can work

  • North West


Download CV