NEWS PRODUCTION

With more than three decades working in fast-paced broadcast environments, I bring extensive experience in news gathering, live reporting, and daily newsroom output. From breaking stories to political coverage and human-interest features, I provide reliable, editorially aware camerawork that supports reporters and producers on location. My work is shaped by years within the BBC, where accuracy, speed, and strong visual storytelling are essential to every assignment.

Live Broadcast
Camerawork

Versed in both single-camera and multi-camera live setups, delivering stable, broadcast-ready visuals for immediate transmission.

ENG & EB
Production

Experienced in Electronic News Gathering and Electronic Broadcast workflows, ensuring efficient and technically precise filming in any location.

Rapid-Response
Filming

Prepared for fast-turnaround shoots, urgent call-outs, and rapidly developing news stories.

Interviews &
Presenter-Led Filming

Clear, well-framed interviews, pieces-to-camera, and reporter-led sequences captured with professionalism and editorial sensitivity.

Breaking News
Environments

Calm and dependable under pressure, with the ability to work in dynamic or unpredictable situations while maintaining technical accuracy.

High-Pressure
Event Coverage

Experienced news production crew nationally and foreign hostile environments

Sample Credits & Case Studies

Political Coverage

Filming live updates and reporter-led packages from Stormont and key political events across Northern Ireland.

Community & Human-Interest Stories

Capturing sensitive, people-focused features with authenticity and clarity, working closely with contributors and journalists.

Breaking News Reports

On-location coverage of urgent and time-critical stories, delivering footage ready for immediate newsroom use.

Weather & Environment Segments

Supporting correspondents with location filming in rural, urban, and coastal environments.

Why Hire John

Broadcast

Three decades of broadcast-level experience ensure every project is filmed to a professional standard.

professional reputation

Punctual, dependable, and well-versed in working to fixed schedules and tight deadlines.

Fast
Turnaround

Efficient workflow designed to meet project timelines without compromising quality.

Clear Communication

Open collaboration with clients, agencies, and production teams from start to finish.

GET IN TOUCH

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