As a journalist and editor with expertise in motorsport, I have written numerous articles on Formula One for Pitstop Media, attended multiple motorsport events as press, and conducted interviews with various motorsport organisations. I have also founded and directed a film production company, Red Hat Productions Ltd, which has won several awards for its stunning visual narratives, and hosted a sponsored showcase event at Everyman Bristol.

I recently completed my Masters in Journalism from the University of Sheffield, where I learned how to create engaging and informative content for different media platforms and audiences. I also developed my skills in pitching stories, solving complex problems, and getting to the heart and truth of issues. I am passionate about exploring new and innovative ways of storytelling, such as creating and hosting a news pub quiz themed podcast, which aimed to engage a younger audience with the news in a fun and interactive manner. I am looking for opportunities to apply my creativity, curiosity, and tenacity in the media and communications industry.

Pitstop Media was curated in 2018 by Hamish Shackleton in the hopes of engaging with other motorsport fans, while aiming to reach his goals of becoming a motorsport journalist. Being in a home surrounded by F1, Hamish quickly came to love the sport and, to this day, has a burning passion to read, write, and speak all things 2 or 4 wheels.

Taking part in Sheffield's varsity this year, involved in the Forge TV's wide coverage of the events, I was given the role of a camera operator for Mens and Womens Basketball. 

Seeing Sheffield Hallam University vs the University of Sheffield, I was the sole camera operator on the livestream of the men's match, something I was tasked with due to late technical difficulties.

Understanding the importance of the role, I was able to think quick on my feet and make sure the footage ran smoothly, focussing on the important players and events in a sport known for its fast pace characteristics. 
What was important to me was not only the actions shots but the personability of the stream. While when you watch NBA you have athletes you know and recognise, it's unlikely for this to happen in such a niche event.

Therefore, the ability for the camera to build a relationship between you and the most impressive players during the two hours of the game was vital in order to give the stream character and meaning beyond simply a game. Because as we all know, sport is always more than that and it's the people that make it. 



New to my role at Red Hat this year is managing the company's marketing plans, working closely with those working on ongoing projects along with boosting its general image. 

This will require me to look into ongoing trends, creating new ways for fans to engage and how best to promote future films in order gain further funding or attention. 

Already starting conversations on what needs improvements, follow Red Hat on all social medias and on our website to see what changes I will be implementing.