Eleanor Scott
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2015 |
Production Coordinator
Television |
X Ray Rachal MacManus / BBC |
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2014 |
Production Management Assistant
Television |
Flog It Various / BBC |
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2014 |
Production Management Assistant
Television |
Bargain Hunt Various / BBC |
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2013 |
Production Secretary
Television |
Casualty Vrious / BBC |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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2000 | TV & Film | Aberystwyth |
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About me
Experienced on daytime, consumer affairs and features documentaries, from pre-production to delivery. I have extensive production coordination experience, managing location shoots and budgets; successfully delivering all content. I also have broadcast research experience, with a proven track record of sourcing varied content; current and consumer affairs, human interest and social history. I understand copyright and archive issues: on location, clearance, reporting and purchasing. I also have a broad knowledge of editorial values and compliance, especially on live output.Professional Experience
Production Coordinator – BBC Wales Factual Current
Responsible for the coordination of two high profile productions on Network and regional BBC1. As well as consolidating my previous experience and duties as a PMA, I also gained additional experience overseeing the post production schedule and budget ensuring timely delivery within budget. I worked more closely with producers to ensure the smooth day to day production process, especially when managing location shoots. Small teams and budgets necessitated additional editorial duties; location and archive research including acquisition/negotiation of payment, 2nd camera and lighting, loading rushes and ad hoc edit assistance including script timings and accuracy. I was also introduced to the compliance management paperwork.
Production Management Assistant – BBC Bargain Hunt Aug 2014 - Current
Responsible for set up and coordination of allocated shoots; Booking crew, talent, raising contracts and managing budgets to include all expenditure. Generating comprehensive shoot schedules, arranging all logistics to include hotels, travel, kit hire and catering. Contributor casting assistance by telephone and attending audition days. All post production paperwork to include music and archive, stills and VT content including clearance.
Production Management Assistant – BBC Flog It! May-2013 - Aug 2014
Responsible for set up and coordination of allocated shoots with editorial duties; Forward planning research; location research, shoot recces, venue research, on location troubleshooting; stills, artwork and any copyright/ queries. Booking casuals, crew, talent, raising contracts and managing budgets to include all expenditure. Comprehensive shoot schedules, arranging all logistics to include hotels, travel, kit hire and catering. All post production paperwork reporting: music, considerable archive, stills and VT content including clearance.
Production Secretary/Runner – BBC Drama - Casualty March 2012 - May 2013
To ensure consistent smooth running of busy production office; Distribution of unit lists, cast lists, and call sheets. Booking cast/crew travel, accommodation and car hire. Talent management; any onsite issues such as dressing rooms, admin assistance and general support. Runner duties: taxiing cast and crew, picking up props, shopping for required items, delivering rushes, location running. Occasional casting assistance with directors.
Researcher - Radio Wales Jan 2011 - March 2012
Creating consistent quality content for daytime programmes on Wales’ largest radio station; Sourcing and researching topical/human interest/social history ideas for both short and serial items. Liaising with contributors to assess suitability and developing their story if chosen. Researching/fact checking story items for broadcast. Writing briefs, background information and scripts for presenters and producers. Producing broadcast quality radio packages and onsite recording. Booking studios, parking and taxis and general logistics.
Studio Opener/Operator – BBC Wales 2010 - 2012
Operating the unmanned studios and news camera in the Aberystwyth location; Liaising with network production teams with regard to contributor scheduling. Meeting and greeting contributors, putting them at ease and guiding them through the process. Occasional broadcast assistance when required. Ensuring that equipment is operational and that contributors are fed to relevant locations.
Referees:
Ally Jenkins
BBC Wales
5108 BH Llandaff
Llantrisant Road
Cardiff CF5 2YQ
Additional information:
Additional/Voluntary Experience
Casting PC – BBC World’s Strongest Army 2015
Registering contributors: taking photos, recording details and ensuring they were informed of the process. Interviewing contributors: asking appropriate questions in relation to their application. This experience gave me insight into documentary casting and what’s involved editorially as well as logistically.
90 Second Challenge – BBC Academy 2015
Produce a short film in one day using broadcast quality kit. All aspects are covered: working to script, directing, shooting, edit, dub and mix. I directed the film, shot sequences and helped cut it. This opportunity reminded me of my shooting skills and gave me the confidence to change direction and pursue a research role.
Floor Runner – BBC Crimewatch 2015
Setting up the studio and checking the police desks have everything needed. Carrying essential paperwork to the relevant police forces throughout transmission.
Camera Operator – BBC Garden Sessions 2014
I volunteered as a camera operator, shooting to the gallery and taking instructions from the gallery director. This was really fun and gave me an opportunity to refresh my shooting skills.
Mentor – BBC Outreach 2013 - 2014
BBC outreach runs a three month training scheme, a production ‘boot camp’ for young people to compete for a three-month paid work placement. I helped my mentee through the process and he succeeded in getting a placement working in BBC Digital Village.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Researcher (Junior) |
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Job Titles | Production Assistant (PA), Production Coordinator, Production Support, Researcher, Props Assistant / Support, Locations Assistant, Floor Staff, Post Production Coordinator |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |
Organisations / Memberships | BECTU (UK) |