Aidan Paterson

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About me

From a young age I was fascinated by TV and Film. Not just by the shows and movies that I loved, but by how they were made, and the people who made them. I studied the process of filmmaking alongside my degree level studies of literature, linguistics and creative writing.

I have several years of experience both writing and editing, across several different mediums. I understand the unique challenges and requirements of commercial work and advertising. I have also completed several spec scripts and can give examples of a variety of written work.
I am a member in good standing of the Writer's Guild of Great Britain.

I have a strong background in commissioning work, both in the English language and translated content for local markets. My background has particularly emphasised branded content, and I have worked with some of the premium brand in the hospitality sector, to create work that emphasised their rich history and dynamic future.

I have held several positions in which I was responsible for developing strategy, both individually and as part of a team. In particular two roles in which I was involved in long-term strategy development with Company Directors, outside consultants and at a board level.

I have strong organisational skills and management experience. I also have several years of experience managing relations with clients and third-party agencies. In my last role I was responsible for the creation, management and implementation of all content designed by third-party agencies, and oversaw a number of highly-successful initiatives.

I have strong organisational, numerical and IT skills, and have been responsible for the maintenance and streamlining of systems and databases at a corporate level for two multinational companies.

I have strong interpersonal skills, and thrive when working closely with others. I believe in building good relationships with colleagues and managers, and I understand the importance of acting as an ambassador for the company when interacting with third-party agencies and affiliates. I also enjoy giving presentations and communicating aims, goals and expectations when outlining upcoming projects. I enjoy working as part of a team, and overseeing projects from inception to completion.
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Available upon request

Skills

Secondary Job Title	Script Writer
Job Titles	Video Editor, Copywriter / Copy Editor, Screenwriter, Script Writer, Writer, Script Editor, Script Reader, Production Assistant (PA), Script Supervisor / Coordinator, Researcher, Distribution Coordinator / Manager, Marketing / PR, Content Producer, Digitial Media Planner / Buyer
Years in industry	less than a year
Organisations / Memberships	Writers' Guild (UK)