PROFILE SUMMARY Communications and Media Associate with experience in broadcast media, news management and programme production. Possesses excellent interpersonal skills, organisational capabilities and the ability to verify news sources before production. Skilled at implementing viable programme development strategies through various channels, anchoring programmes, researching news stories, and preparing sources for interviews. Champions internal and external communication strategies to achieve campaign aims.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Filmmaker | STP
Lagos
06.2020 - Current
Oversee the whole production process including storyboarding, shooting, and editing
Edit video content using Adobe Premiere to put together narrative sequences seamlessly
Look for compelling and empathetic stories to tell
Partner with stakeholders and creative team to create an unforgettable experience for audiences
Develop and direct engaging multimedia material on numerous platforms
Organize, coordinate and plan events
Execute creative vision on a restricted budget while meeting production deadlines
Develop, implement, and manage new competitions and campaigns that promotes the organization’s brand.
Producer
Bulletin & Output, Arise TV News, Abuja
10.2017 - 01.2019
Led the production team to coordinate the production of Arise Fashion Week, one of Africa’s most prominent fashion shows
Ensured sound checks were carried out, and necessary production equipment was set to interview supermodels like Naomi Campbell during Arise Fashion Week
Conducted research on the daily news update and vetted stories that would be appropriate for the news program
Wrote news reports, implementing production strategies that promote programmes, and providing assistance to presenters and the technical department
On a daily basis, worked with a broad and dynamic team from London, New York, and Lagos on numerous news programs to ensure that news production ran well
Worked with costume managers, makeup artistes and camera operators to produce visually appealing content for the target audience
Assisted in editing rushes, thereby saving time
Worked as a team leader for night shifts, ensuring that the night news production ran smoothly
Worked with the gallery director to achieve rushes, check archives and safeguard them for future reviews
Selected shots of scenes based on scenes value, story relevance or continuity
Managed social media accounts, updating all media platforms with the lastest edited clip of news.
Researcher, Presenter
Peoples Television, PTV
05.2017 - 08.2017
Researched and curated content on entertainment and fashion news topics
Assisted in operating teleprompter/autocue for various programmes
Co-anchored entertainment and fashion news on Television
Ensured stories were verified before going on-air to present
Provided technical assistance to video editors when necessary
Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation, and research
Link to my blog
https://sandratetteh.coventry.domains
Link to Video
https://vimeo.com/641172356
Education
Diploma - Film Production
Diploma - Global Professional Development
Mangement Institute
M.A - Communication, Culture and Media
Coventry University
B.A - Linguistics and Communication Studies
University of Port
Diploma - Film and Television Production
Metfilm School
Skills
Programme Productionundefined
Accomplishments
Oversaw the production of Arise Fashion Week by leading and managing the production personnel
Liaised with the production team to implement programme strategies for Arise Fashion Week that met international broadcast standards
Safeguarded video rushes and provided guidance on scenes selection.