About me

My name is Liam Bird and I would like to be considered for your Junior Digital Production Assistant vacancy

I Have been working freelance in the media industry for the past four years with production companies such as...

- CNN

- BBC

- Somethin Else

- Wise Buddah

- Bite Yer Legs

- Whistledown Productions

- Absolute Radio.

Being involved with these fantastic establishments has given me a real sense of what is needed to work in the media industry.

During my time with these companies.

I have worked with several editing software's such as;

- Audition

- Sadie

- Pro Tools

- Final Cut Pro

I believe my rational personality allows me to be flexible in various situations, this also helps when prioritising my workload; I am quick to identify what tasks need to be dealt with efficiently or with higher attention to detail. I am very resilient - I am not one for quitting, or giving up, and I have developed a lot of patience through my experiences, especially trying to break through in the media industry.

I rarely let my emotions control me, especially under pressure or in stressful, provocative situations. I take my work seriously and maintain a professional, diplomatic approach in my tasks and remain friendly at all times. I have had a wealth of work experience that is customer related and therefore I have developed strong communication skills and confidence enabling me to provide excellent customer service. I also pride myself in having a very polite and engaging telephone manner

My past work experience, both within radio and TV, has enabled me to build and maintain effective work relationships. I apply this to a range of people, be it networking and gathering contacts in the audio/visual broadcasting business, interviewing various people for the radio or with day to day colleagues. I feel I take criticism well, and use it in my personal learning progress, always striving to build on my production knowledge and improve my skills.

I always strive for self-improvement, learning and development. I have completed the BBC Safeguarding Trust programme and Highlander course. I have a good knowledge of Ofcom

regulations - I believe this benefits me when undertaking tasks such as fact checking and adhering to compliance guidelines for broadcasters and clients alike.

My past work experience, both within radio and externally, has enabled me to build and maintain effective work relationships. I apply this to a range of people, be it networking and gathering contacts in the audio/visual broadcasting business, interviewing various people for the radio or with day to day colleagues. I feel I take criticism well, and use it in my personal learning progress, always striving to build on my production knowledge and improve my skills.

I am familiar with being flexible and working unsociable hours due to the nature of Freelance jobs. I am always eager to learn new things and take on different projects.

Thank you for your time,

Kind regards

Liam Bird