James Liney
Camden,UK
Summary
Accomplished television producer with extensive experience in scriptwriting, live outputting, and managing high-profile talent across national TV. Possesses a strong and varied contacts book across politics, showbiz, and journalism. Demonstrates expertise in original story pitching, leading a production and growing show ratings, while adhering strictly to Ofcom regulations. Skilled in managing junior staff and technical crews, with a strong understanding of Adobe Creative Cloud. Committed to delivering high-quality content and driving innovative storytelling within the media industry. Recent promotion has led to improved production output, viewing figures, and team morale.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
2015
2015
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Assistant Editor
GB News
London
09.2024 - Current
- Assumed editorial responsibility for several primetime shows, including helping to build two new formats with new presenters/hosts
- Developed my scriptwriting in several different styles for a variety of presenters, including when reacting to breaking news live on-air
- Led and managed a team of junior staff (producers/researchers)
- Pitched future ideas for guests/stories, including original ideas untouched by other media outlets
- Outputted shows of up to four hours from the gallery (average 6-8 hours a week)
- Took responsibility for fees and budgets
- Led OB's at various locations across UK
Senior Producer
GB News
London, UK
11.2022 - 09.2024
- Wrote scripts and outputted Patrick Christys Tonight
- Built two prime time shows up to gain highest ratings on the channel
- Produced and edited segments and packages, utilising the Adobe suite
- Outputted live breaking news from the gallery
- Regularly acted as executive producer, ensuring compliance with Ofcom regulations
- Worked on location and coordinated technical crews
- Trained and managed new starters in the team
- Improved team efficiencies and contributed to a more inclusive working environment
Freelance Producer
Two Circles
London, UK
10.2022 - 11.2022
- Produced series ahead of Qatar World Cup highlighting homophobia and mental health
- Senior Producer across Rugby World Cup 2022, liaising with teams onsite in New Zealand
- Conducted sit down interviews with international sports stars
- Ideated, oversaw and delivered global NFL Super Bowl commercial
Producer / Guest Booker
RT
London, UK
10.2021 - 09.2022
- Produced 'Going Underground with Afshin Rattansi'
- Secured interview with Nancy Hollander on treatment of detainees in Guantanamo Bay
- Research and scripted complicated segments on international political affairs
- Pitched new ideas for shows, which were in pre-production before channel closure
Assistant Producer
UEFA
Geneva, Switzerland
01.2019 - 10.2021
- Worked internationally, producing interview and match shoots
- Built new relationships with key external partners and oversaw their content delivery
- Outputted live Europa League Baku final to global audience of over 100 million
- Self-shot, presented, edited and delivered digital news reports
Education
BA - International Politics
Kings College London
Skills
- Scriptwriting
- Live outputting, including breaking news
- Strong contacts book (politics/showbiz/journalism)
- Original story pitching/ideation
- Presenting/reporting
- Management of junior staff/tech crews
- Dealing with high-profile talent
- Strict adherence to Ofcom regulations
- Adobe Creative Cloud
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Editor
GB News
09.2024 - Current
Senior Producer
GB News
11.2022 - 09.2024
Freelance Producer
Two Circles
10.2022 - 11.2022
Producer / Guest Booker
RT
10.2021 - 09.2022
Assistant Producer
UEFA
01.2019 - 10.2021
BA - International Politics
Kings College London
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