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Overview
Work History
Education
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Accomplishments
Interests
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Struan Purdie

Struan Purdie

Hawea,Hawea

Summary

Kia ora, I'm Struan - a keen, self-motivated production professional with over 9 years experience in the media industry. I chose this career because I have a huge passion for connecting with individuals and groups from all walks of life, telling their stories for news, documentary & commercial production. I pride myself on my ability work incredibly hard, solve problems quickly and get along with pretty much anyone!

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Director

Earlybird Media
, Christchurch
03.2017 - Current
  • Produce photography & videography content, including post-production
  • Concept development, scripting & storyboarding in-line with client's brand guidelines
  • Manage and supply PR requirements for event coverage
  • Manage external production contractors
  • Talent and location scouting for shoots
  • Consult of content & digital campaign strategy

Visual Journalist

Australian Associated Press
, Christchurch
10.2015 - 03.2017
  • Self-managed news coverage of South Island
  • Produced, filmed & edited content for news wire publication
  • Manage and direct on-camera talent
  • Conducted interviews
  • Remotely file breaking news content

Assignments Producer

TVNZ
, Auckland
08.2014 - 10.2015
  • Produced multimedia content for news broadcast using video footage and audio recordings.
  • Manage interview talent for studio and field broadcast programming
  • Write and edit news bulletins across Breakfast, Midday, 6pm and Late bulletins
  • Facilitate in-field production around the country, liasing with camera operators and organizing breaking news coverage.

Education

Bachelor Honours Degree in Communications -

AUT University
Auckland
09-2015

Skills

  • Photography & Video production
  • Adobe Premiere, Lightroom, Photoshop & After Effects
  • Project management
  • Business Administration
  • Proactive approach to problem solving
  • Budgeting and finance

Accomplishments

  • Photographer of the Year Runner up 2020 (Aerial)

Interests

  • Snowboarding
  • Trail Running
  • Hiking
  • Surfing
  • Free Diving

Timeline

Director

Earlybird Media
03.2017 - Current

Visual Journalist

Australian Associated Press
10.2015 - 03.2017

Assignments Producer

TVNZ
08.2014 - 10.2015

Bachelor Honours Degree in Communications -

AUT University

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