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.

ScreenSkills Training Passport

Charlie Sawers has completed the following modules within the ScreenSkills Training Passport.

Tackling harassment and bullying at work

Safeguarding for all: basic awareness for the screen industries

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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