LISSY KOWALSKI (MA)
Broadcast Journalist - Assistant Producer
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Contact Details
Address: 64 Lucien Road, SW17 8HN London
Mobile: (+44) 79-4040-9669
E-Mail: lissykowalski@hotmail.com

Professional Profile
I am a highly enthusiastic and versatile Producer and Bradcast Journalis. Having worked in France, Germany, the US and the Uk, I am tri-lingual and have the ability to adapt quickly to new situations. My outstanding technical editing and filming skills allow me to work autonomously or integrate well into any production team. Also, I am highly motivated individual who is passionate about video production and always gives 100% in any work situation.

Professional Achievements
-Was part of a fast-paced, international newsroom
- Prepared Northern Irish, multi-media company for web launch
of internet based TV station
- Produced teasers, trailers, that secured advertisement deals
- Produced 3-minute packages in Washington, D.C. on emigrational
issues, packages were broadcast several times on German
television
- Compiled research material on the Discovery Shuttle launch for
US correspondent, material was sole basis for his ‘lives’ on-
site, close work with NASA experts
- Arranged and conducted 30-minute interview with comedienne Jo
Brand that was used for a documentary on Comic Relief as
part of MA
-Produced, filmed and edited 30-minute documentary on foreign
stereotypes, interviewed journalists e.g. Peter Hitchens and
British Embassy spokesman; documentary was basis for
distinction of MA studies, film is now part of the educational
programme against stereotypes in a London school
- Assisted CNN’s political editor, Robin Oakley, with his
preparations for UK election in 2005
- Received grant by CDS International (formerly Carl Duisberg
Gesellschaft) for traineeship in the US

Key Skills
- Fluent in three languages: German, English and French
studied in USA, Germany, France and UK
- Excellent technical skills
editing software, BETA and DV cams
- Adaptable and fantastic work ethic
worked in different countries, people
- Work well under pressure
worked to tight deadlines at BBC WORLD, SKY NEWS,CNN and n-tv
- Persuasive and tactful
arranged and conducted itv with homeless

Technical Skills
- DV and BETA cameras
filmed several documentaries, musicals and packages
- Final Cut Pro HD, Adobe Premiere, Q-View
edited films for commercial purposes, 1 min. 30 to 60 min.
- Word, Excel, Internet Explorer
researched material for several documentaries
- PC/MAC literate
use both constantly

Qualifications
-MA with ‘distinction’ in Broadcast Journalism, Staffordshire
University (2004-2005)
Studied Media Law, Media Theory, Gallery and Floor Practise,
Radio and News Writing
- Audiovisual Journalism Diploma, E.I.C.A.R., Paris, France
(2002-2004)
Studied Cameras and Editing, News Writing, Ethics and Media
Sociology
- Abitur, John-F. -Kennedy-School, Berlin, Germany (1998-2001)
German A-level equivalent, main subjects English and German
- High School Diploma, Benson High School, Minnesota, USA (1997-
1998)
Studied Languages, lived in the US one year

Professional Experience
January 2008 -ongoing
BBC BREAKFAST/ BBC WORLD NEWS, Freelance Producer
-Turned around incoming feeds for 24h news
-Constant updating of news briefs and VTs
-Organised guest appearances and transport
-In charge of segments of the shows
-Wrote presenter briefs, introdctions, vts and other news segments
-Created Graphics
-Voiced sots and packages
 

January 2007-January 2008
SKY News, Osterley, Freelance Producer
-Edit and research picture material for various parts of the
shows
-Write content, links and introductions
-Liase with presenter and gallery

November-December 2006
CNNI, ‘International Correspondents’, London, Assistant Producer
-Originated story ideas and liased with presenter to decide on
stories
-Provided information packs and research for presenter
-Arranged and booked guests and transport
-Rough edited shows

October-November 2006
Gate 49, Production Company, Belfast, Freelance Producer/ Editor
-Produced, filmed and edited packages for the Irish news website
-Advised and tought Final Cut Pro
-Originated story ideas and improvments to company

May-July 2006
n-tv The German Channel, Washington, D.C.,Assistant U.S.-Correspondent
-Produced 3-minute packages for broadcast in Germany on
American immigration issues
-Lead research on Discovery Shuttle launch, in tight contact
with NASA, research material was used as main source of
information
-Conducted interviews and background checks for on-air lives
and daily packages

May-October 2005, London, Berlin, Producer and Editor
-Researched, produced, filmed and edited a 30-minute
documentary on German
-stereotypes in the UK and cultural differences
-Interviewed journalists and British embassy employees on the
matter
-Film is now basis for teachings against stereotypes in school
in London, Croydon

March/April 2005
Work Placement, CNN International, London, Trainee Journalist
-Assisted political editor in preparation for the UK election
2005
-Created and updated polling charts predicting UK election 2005
(using YouGov, ICM, MORI etc.)
-Conducted Telephone and Internet research for running programme
-Dubbed and transcribed tapes needed for production
-Liased with interviewees and guests (e.g. Jessie Jackson) and
prepared them for interviews in studio,
-Lead camera team and conducted interview with Professor of
London Business School
-Liased and made preparations with French interview partner
Maurice Lévy (CEO PUBLICIS Group)