Russell Walker
Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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2019 |
Director
Television |
Animal 999 STV |
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2017 |
Director
Television |
The Story Of Scotdisc BBC Scotland |
|
2014 |
Producer
Television |
Michelle At The MOD BBC Alba |
|
2014 |
Director
Television |
Transforming Scotland's Hate Factory BBC Scotland |
|
2013 |
Director/Writer
Television |
Scottish Rally Championships Highlights BBC Scotland |
|
2013 |
Reporter
Television |
Goals On Sunday Sky Sports |
|
2008 |
Director
Television |
Save Our Souls: The History of the RNLI in Scotland BBC Scotland |
|
2006 |
Director
Television |
Proud Parents Channel 4 |
|
2004 |
Director
Television |
Full Cycle: The Graeme Obree Story BBC Scotland |
|
2002 |
Director
Television |
Vambo Rools: The Alex Harvey Story BBC Scotland |
|
1996 |
Director
Television |
Was It Good For You? Channel 5 |
|
1996 |
Producer/Director
Television |
To Russia With Love Russell Walker / ITV |
|
1995 |
Director
Television |
Out And About BBC |
|
1994 |
Producer/Director
Television |
Boxing Clever Russell Walker / BBC 2 |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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1979 | Highers | Langside College |
Equipment
My Equipment/Kit:
I can use:
About me
Award-winning professional with extensive experience producing and directing television programmes from inception to completion.Effective at organising and co-ordinating shoots; experience using production and sound equipment. Ability to write and edit treatments and scripts and conduct script analysis and script changes. Extensive experience of working with Archive material. Possess substantial production skills, including comprehensive producing and directing experience working on field productions and interview set ups in the UK and abroad. Wide ranging interview subjects from politicians such as Margaret Thatcher, Tony Blair, Gordon Brown and John Reid to Prince Albert of Monaco and business, film, tv, music and sports celebrities like Sir Sean Connery, Sir Rod Stewart and Sir Chris Hoy.
Run training courses in Presentation and Public Speaking skills. These give people the self confidence to present in front of audiences large or small. I teach practical techniques learned over more than 30 years in the broadcasting sector. These skills are essential in all walks of life but particularly so in business where you want to make compelling arguments in your presentations.
Areas of Emphasis
Full Life Cycle Project Management
Creativity & Vision
Presentation & Negotiation
Team Leadership
People Management
Narrative Script Writing
Decision-making
Planning & Implementation
Effective Communication Skills
Forecasting & Budget Control
Referees:
Available on request.
Additional information:
Exceptional organisational and communication talents. Excellent large-team leadership skills. Ability to prioritise and organise workloads to meet strict deadlines; train and support team members. Establish and maintain strong working relationships with management, staff, and internal and external groups, including Scottish Government. Solid skills in improving productivity and efficiency while reducing costs. Established award winning daily broadcast and online content agenda and as a senior manager developed future corporate strategies in news, sport, public relations, marketing and sales. Extensive global work experience. Willingness to embrace new technologies. Apply Design Thinking strategies to effect change and innovation.
License & Passport
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Secondary Job Title | Producer/Director |
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Job Titles | Writer, Director, Producer, Live Programming / Broadcasting |
Years in industry | 3 to 6 years |