About
Currently seeking opportunities under: Camera Assistant/Trainee, Script Coordinator and Runner roles.
I'm London based and I've been working across television and film production for a few years, primarily in news based live studio environments for both Talk TV (Piers Morgan: Uncensored) and ITV Daytime (This Morning, GMB, Lorraine). I've also worked across HETV (Strike, The Chelsea Detective) and film (Dungeons and Dragons: Honour Among Thieves) in varied roles from the Covid department through to runner roles, with the view of gaining further experience in the camera department ultimately.
I’m a versatile candidate who has worked across live news, entertainment TV, feature and documentary film from Covid support and Runner roles up to working across multiple areas, from working across the teleprompter in live televison and liaising with high profile talent and news readers (using Win Plus IP/Ultra) , camera, VT and sound in addition to supporting the studio and managing the floor on occasion.
Albert & Adgreen Sustainable Production Training certified. Selected to be part of the prestigious talent scheme The Network 2020, ran by Edinburgh TV Festival (formerly TVYP).
E-learning
See which ScreenSkills e-learning Tena Gibson has completed to improve their skills and knowledge.
Experience
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Camera Assistant (Shadow)
Assisted the camera team on Loose Women & Lorraine, setting up broadcast cameras, managing cables in a live studio setting, managing audience around equipment, cable bashing and coiling as appropriate
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Camera Assistant (Shadow)
Managing cables for camera operators, assisted with the rigging and de-rigging of studio cameras, coiling cables around the studio for safety on Piers Morgan: Uncensored and Jeremy Kyle Live.
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Technical Operator
Working across a live studio on This Morning, working with programmes iNews, Avid, Tria, Capture and Newscutter to successfully record programme output, input of VT and provide video playback when needed. Engaging in pre records when needed for channel promotions and exclusive interviews.
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VT Operator
Working on Talk Tv's flagship show; Piers Morgan: Uncensored and Jeremy Kyle: Live. Other shows include The Vanessa Feltz Show, First Edition, The Talk, Football: Bloody Hell, Talk TV news bulletins. Responsible for VT playout, scheduling pre records and interviews for content and channel promotion, liaising with edit team and checking all visuals.
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Autocue Operator
Working across a live studio for Good Morning Britain, Loose Women and Lorraine over autocue. Working with programmes iNews, Winplus Ultra, to script edit where necessary and liaise with senior crew and talent.
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Multi-skilled Operative
Working in Live News for channel Talk TV working over several areas such as autocue, VT input, sound and camera for live news and entertainment shows.
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OBS Trainee / Runner
Shadowing CTV Broadcast for Phil McIntyre's 'Funny Festival Live' 2021 ensuring crew are provided with support and refreshments where needed, runner duties and audience stand-in.
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Covid Assistant
Working on feature film 'Dungeons & Dragons', I assisted with the essential running and testing of cast and crew on site of a large scale and encouraged adherence to covid protocols during filming dealing with all levels of cast and crew.
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Runner
Working on a Sky Original on 'Michael X' a BBC Documentary where I assisted the DOP with lighting and sound rig/de-rig, operation of B cam, ensured crew were refreshed and assisted with general ad-hoc duties.
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Fashion Stylist Intern
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Photographer/Videographer
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Photographer/Videographer
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New Faces Photographer
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Freelance Graphic Designer
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Photography Assistant
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Photography Assistant
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Model Booking Assistant Intern
Education and training
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Trainee Finder 2024/25 launch webinar
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Coronavirus basic awareness on production training
ScreenSkills Funded
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work
ScreenSkills Funded
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Introduction to the FS7 with Dan Donnelly
ScreenSkills Funded
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Workshop: CV clinic with Hattie Wood
ScreenSkills Funded
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Meet the Talent Manager with ITV Loves Talent: new entrants and runners
ScreenSkills Funded
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MA Photography
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BA Photography
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Foundation Degree Commercial Photographic Practice
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Foundation Diploma Art and Design
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A level Media, Film, Photography
Certificates
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Tackling harassment and bullying at work