The single best thing about working in TV is variety. Working in docs you get parachuted into these little worlds and see different pockets of life you couldn't hope to see in a number of lifetimes.

Tells us a bit about your career route to your current role?

I joined the Pact Indie Diversity Scheme with a background in scripted and was keen to move over to factual. During my time on the scheme I was lucky enough to work at Endemol Shine across two different production companies - also including in development at DSP, on Pointless, and also helped with the second stage development, and question writing on Series 1 of Tenable.

After my time on the Scheme, I left with a handful of researcher credits working on a number of popular factual series as researcher on shows like Hunted and 24 Hours in Police Custody. I stepped up to AP on Gold Rush, which I worked on for four consecutive seasons. Eventually stepping up to PD (Producer/Director) two years ago. I have since worked as a PD on a number of different shows such as Traffic Cops, 999: on the Frontline, Emergency on Sunny Beach, 999: Critical Condition and The Cruise: Welcome Aboard.  

What would you say to people who are considering joining the scheme?

The Pact Indie Diversity Scheme is geared towards those who traditionally face more barriers-to-entry in an industry that is already extremely competitive and unequal.  

[It] is an invaluable opportunity to work at some of the most prominent production companies and the biggest shows in the UK, alongside industry standard mentorship and training. If you're wondering whether you should apply to the Scheme, stop wondering and do it. It might just be the best thing you ever do! 
 

If you're wondering whether you should apply to the Scheme, stop wondering and do it. It might just be the best thing you ever do! 

What 2 key things did the Pact Indie Diversity Training Scheme give you? 

The Scheme's pledge to a living wage meant I was able to commit to [it]. 

Direct work placements on some of the biggest shows in the UK.

What do you love best about your job in TV? 

The single best thing about working in TV is variety. Working in docs you get parachuted into these little worlds and see different pockets of life you couldn't hope to see in a number of lifetimes - from filming a Canadian goldmine, riding around in the back of a police car, seeing paramedics save lives or following the inner workings of a cruise ship, no day or job is the same.  

What was your most memorable or favourite part of the training programme? 

I always enjoyed working closely with my peers on training days and socials.

What is your big ambition? 

I hope to develop, produce and film some documentary films of my own.