Riaz Jugon

News UK (TalkTV, talkSPORT and The Sun) — Social Media Producer / Content Strategist

Apr 2023 – Present

Digital ProducerVideo EditorEdit Producer NewsSportsSocial Media

• Owned day-to-day content intake, curation and publishing across YouTube and social, ensuring assets were consistently packaged, searchable and reusable.
• Managed metadata standards at scale: platform-specific titles, descriptions, captions, summaries and thumbnail packaging to improve clarity, findability and performance.
• Delivered version control through multi-format outputs (Shorts/Reels/TikTok/YouTube clips), maintaining clear naming and consistent formatting across variants.
• Ran QA checks pre-publish across devices/platforms: captions, pacing, formatting, link/description accuracy and brand/editorial standards.
• Operated within strict compliance processes — ensuring outputs met legal, editorial and rights requirements before publication.
• Cleared and curated UGC and agency footage, maintaining controlled usage and accurate attribution.
• Managed weekend publishing independently, prioritising intake, packaging and publishing at pace while maintaining accuracy and standards.
• Built simple performance snapshots using YouTube Studio analytics and Google Sheets, feeding learnings back into packaging decisions.
• Maintained a structured weekend performance log in CRM, ensuring TalkTV teams had a consistent record of content performance, actions taken, and optimisation notes to support continuous improvement.

Yahoo News UK — Digital Producer / Video Editor

Mar 2025 – Dec 2025

Digital ProducerVideo EditorEdit Producer NewsSocial Media

• Produced TikTok and YouTube news explainers for an audience of 1M+, applying consistent standards for scripts, visuals, captions and formatting.
• Used analytics + SEO metadata to optimise discovery and retention; tracked performance in Google Sheets to refine approach.

Handcuffed With Jonathan Ross (Channel 4 / 72 Films) — DV Director

Jun – Jul 2025

DV Director RealityFactual Entertainment

• Embedded competition series, following contestants 24/7 as they compete for a £100K cash prize.
• Shooting alongside PD, filming GVs and producing story notes for the edit.
• Recording sound — using mixers and covering four mics simultaneously.

Rip Off Britain (BBC Studios) — Shooting PD

Apr – May 2025; Oct – Dec 2021; Feb – Apr 2022

Shooting PDEdit Producer ConsumerDaytimeFactual Entertainment

• Scripting and shooting consumer complaint films with contributors and talent — produced 20 VTs over two series.
• Leading master interviews and directing actuality sequences and recon, guiding researcher on second camera.
• Managing talent, crew and contributors on shoot and overseeing logistics such as risk assessments.

The Athletic (Totally Football Show) — Digital Producer / Video Editor

Jan 2023 – Jul 2024

Digital ProducerVideo Editor SportsSocial Media

• Managed live YouTube output and reactive clipping with graphics/captions and platform-ready versions.
• Used audience signals to guide clip selection and improve packaging/distribution.

Married At First Sight (Channel 4 / CPL) — DV Director

Jan – Feb 2024

DV Director Reality

• Shooting master interviews with contestants, recording sound, set decoration and lighting.
• Assisting with master interview questions during master interviews and during actuality sequences.
• Directing and developing story through actuality scenes with contestants.

The Repair Shop (BBC One) — DV Director

Jul – Nov 2023

DV Director Factual EntertainmentDocumentary

• Shooting creative sequences on repairs of items going through transformation over several weeks.
• Filming interviews with contributors and talent throughout the repair process.
• Leading on story development of items through directing interviews with talent.

Jeremy Vine On 5 (ITN, Channel 5) — Social Media Producer

Jun – Jul 2023

Digital ProducerVideo Editor DaytimeSocial MediaNews

• Built social interactivity (polls/comments for live show) and clipped best moments for social platforms.
• Shot TikTok videos of presenter to promote show and topics to drive engagement.

RHS Chelsea Flower Show (BBC Studios) — Shooting PD

Apr – May 2022; Apr – May 2023

Shooting PDEdit Producer DaytimeFactual Entertainment

• Scripting and shooting VTs for live show for event exhibitors, showcasing their work — produced six films.
• Managing crew and logistics for shoots, including risk assessments.
• Leading PSC to produce on-the-day VTs during the live broadcast — produced eight films in four days.

X-Ray (BBC Wales) — Shooting PD

Jan – Mar 2023

Shooting PDEdit ProducerResearcher ConsumerDocumentaryNews

• Researching, scripting, shooting and edit producing consumer rights VTs, producing over 10 stories on the series.
• Shooting sequences and mentoring researcher during shoots and pre-production.
• Adhering to strict editorial policy whilst investigating consumer complaints to all companies.

CGTN Europe — Broadcast Journalist / Social Media Producer

Oct 2019 – Mar 2023

Digital ProducerVideo EditorEdit Producer NewsSocial MediaDocumentary

• Mainly producing vertical content to grow Instagram page by repackaging agency and original content.
• Shoot, edit and report news packages for international TV audience and social media.
• Producing and directing original strands for digital platforms on international affairs.

Morning Live (BBC Studios) — Shooting PD

Oct – Nov 2022

Shooting PDEdit Producer DaytimeFactual Entertainment

• Full PD ownership of lifestyle VTs: master interviews, actuality, and talent management.

Unapologetic (Channel 4) — VT Producer

Oct – Nov 2022

Edit ProducerResearcher NewsDocumentary

• Research, script and edit produce insert VTs focussed on news for BAME communities — produced eight films.
• Oversee voiceover recordings with talent.
• Liaise, feedback and amend VTs from the channel’s commissioners and senior stakeholders.

Bargain Brits By The Sea (Channel 5 / Zinc) — Shooting PD

Sep – Oct 2022

Shooting PD Factual EntertainmentDaytime

• Story produce, shoot and direct multiple stories of holidaymakers across British seaside towns.
• Filming master interviews, directing actuality with emphasis on creating dramatic sequences.

Come Dine With Me Professionals (Channel 4 / MultiStory) — Shooting PD

Aug – Sep 2022

Shooting PD RealityFactual Entertainment

• Morning PD filming actuality sequences with contestants during meal preparations.
• Conducting actuality interviews to drive the narrative, building drama and comedy moments.

Love Island: Aftersun (ITV2) — DV Director

May – Aug 2022

DV DirectorEdit Producer RealityFactual Entertainment

• Working in Spain, producing a variety of VTs to support main show.
• Filming behind the scenes footage, constructing actuality VTs with contestants and comedy VTs with presenter.
• Filming and conducting master interviews with contributors at entry and eviction from villa, driving narrative and story arcs.

The Great House Giveaway (Channel 4 / Chwarel) — Shooting PD

Jul 2022

Shooting PD Factual EntertainmentDaytime

• Filming house renovation actuality with contributors, driving narrative around difficulties of work.
• Shooting PTCs with presenter.

On Air Producer (Discovery Inc) — On Air Producer

Dec 2021 – Aug 2022

Edit Producer SportsNews

• Working on Winter Olympics 2022 coverage and other general TV and live sports output.
• Producing live in gallery alongside TX — making editorial and compliance decisions to have smooth running of live international TV stations.
• Calculating rundowns of under/over runs to hit allocated broadcast schedules.

Night Coppers (Channel 4 / Blast! Films) — DV Director

Nov 2021 – Jan 2022

DV Director Blue LightDocumentary

• Working directly with police, following night patrols and capturing sensitive footage, ob-doc filming on prime lenses.
• Filming GVs of the city using prime lenses as well as rigging police cars with GoPros for action sequences.
• Filming with call centre staff, building relationships and driving story points from actuality sequences.

Global Radio — Senior Digital Producer

Jul – Sep 2021

Digital ProducerEdit Producer DocumentarySocial Media

• Lead producer overseeing shoot for video marketing campaign for Dog’s Trust charity.
• Scripting, directing and edit producing the film.
• Manage all logistics of shoot, from hiring crew, raising invoices and liaising with client to exceed expectations.

BBC Science — Senior Digital Producer (Kids content)

May – Jul 2021

Digital ProducerVideo EditorResearcherEdit Producer Children'sDocumentarySocial Media

• Research, script, shoot and edit a series of Key Stage 2 educational videos.
• Video editing a series of science videos for BBC Earth Youtube and Facebook.
• Manage researcher to book location, cast talent and acquiring props.

Saturday Kitchen (Celebration Special) — Producer

Apr – May 2021

Assistant Producer DaytimeFactual Entertainment

• Consulted on Eid/Ramadan traditions; booked guests, wrote bios, supported studio/gallery production.

Football’s Funniest Moments — Assistant Producer

Mar – Apr 2021

Assistant ProducerEdit Producer SportsFactual Entertainment

• Selected archive moments; supported casting; helped shape beats/music choices.

Crimewatch Roadshow (BBC Studios) — Shooting PD

Apr – Jun 2018; Feb – Mar 2021

Shooting PDEdit ProducerResearcher Blue LightDocumentary

• Scripting, shooting and edit producing sensitive crime reconstruction films — produced 15 films.
• Managing small team of researcher and runner, supporting artists, police and case studies.

Football Focus (BBC One) — VT Producer

Oct 2020 – Oct 2021

Edit ProducerVideo Editor SportsFactual Entertainment

• Produced creative VT inserts/compilations; edit-produced; cleared archive and music.

Uplands TV (Alternative History) (FTC) — Video Editor / Producer

Feb – Mar 2019

Video EditorEdit Producer Documentary

• Produce and edit medium form documentaries for TX on BBC iPlayer and YouTube.
• Craft editing using archive to narrate impactful history films about British history.

This Morning (ITV) — Shooting PD

Oct 2018 – Apr 2020

Shooting PDEdit ProducerResearcher DaytimeFactual EntertainmentNews

• Produced over 100 VTs for the show, from shooting and editing to Live OBs and repackaging archive.
• Created strands with regular and new presenters — working on partnership branded films.
• Produced makeover, entertainment, current affairs, animal and light-hearted films over 18 months.
• Pitched, researched, edit and edit produce location VTs and studio items.
• Developed excellent talent and stakeholder management.

BBC Wales — Digital Producer / Video Editor

Jul – Oct 2018

Digital ProducerVideo Editor Social MediaNews

• Craft edit segments from TV shows for social media to support marketing campaigns.
• Liaise with channel commissioners to meet briefs and make amends to social videos.

BBC Comedy — Social Media Video Editor

Feb – Dec 2018

Video EditorDigital Producer Social MediaFactual Entertainment

• Editing comedy style videos to support marketing campaign on TV comedy shows.
• Script, shoot and work directly with comedians on producing original comedy content for social channels.

Trucking Hell (Crackit Production) — DV Director

Jan – Feb 2018

DV Director Blue LightDocumentary

• Ob-doc filming of HGV recoveries in high-risk roadside environments.

Associated Press (SNTV/IMG) — Digital Producer

Sep 2017 – May 2018

Digital ProducerVideo Editor NewsSports

• Edited breaking global news and sports packages.
• Scripted, voiced and subtitled videos under tight deadlines.

BBC Dragons’ Den (BBC Studios) — Social Media Producer

Apr – Aug 2017

Digital ProducerVideo EditorEdit Producer Social MediaFactual Entertainment

• Solo working to produce strands of social content to aid the marketing of new series across social media.
• Originate ideas and film during busy schedules and capturing behind-the-scenes content.
• Editing and setting the blueprint for the style of videos across Facebook and Instagram.
• Shoot and edit produce medium form documentary for BBC iPlayer.

BBC 5Live Politics — Social Media Producer

Sep 2016 – May 2017

Digital ProducerVideo Editor NewsSocial Media

• Live cut show and post to Twitter / X to maximise show reach, audience engagement and generate stories from politicians being interviewed.
• Edit interviews for social-first content using graphics, sound mixing and archive to add creativity.

BBC News — Broadcast Journalist / Digital Producer

Jun 2016 – Feb 2017

Digital ProducerVideo EditorResearcher NewsSocial Media

• Producing social packages for BBC website and Facebook.
• UGC verification with strong emphasis on fact checking.
• Launched BBC News Facebook Live operations to audience of over 50 million followers.

Fremantle Media — Digital Producer

Jan 2015 – Jan 2016

Digital ProducerVideo Editor SportsSocial Media

• Create football fan content to grow YouTube channels to attract advertisers and maximise revenue.
• Created branded partnership content, directly communicating with client.
• Scripting, shooting and editing YouTube comedy sketches, infotainment and reactions videos.

Mirror Online — Digital Producer

Jan – Dec 2015

Digital ProducerVideo Editor NewsSocial Media

• Edited breaking news with SEO headlines; cleared and curated viral/UGC content.

London Live — Video/Production Journalist

Jul 2014 – Jan 2015

Video EditorDigital ProducerResearcher NewsDaytime

• Wrote presenter bulletins; live-cut overlays during TX; edited short news packages for web.
• Researched, pitched, shot and edited lifestyle VTs for arts and entertainment show.
• Worked in gallery outputting show using ENPS.
• Wrote supporting articles for London Evening Standard for features.
• Scripted bulletins for live and pre recorded news bulletins.
• Sourced guests and wrote briefs for live news debates.

Sky News / Sky Sports News — Junior Producer

Jul 2013 – Jan 2014

Assistant ProducerVideo Editor NewsSports

• Writing sports bullets and editing video content for news and online broadcast.
• Compiling short match highlights across Premier League and Championship for news reports.

London360 & UK 360 (Media Trust/Community Channel) — VT Producer / Journalist

Early career credit

ResearcherVideo EditorEdit Producer NewsDocumentary

• Researched, pitched and shot and presented VTs showcasing underrepresented communities across the UK.
• Creating videos to support smaller charities — telling impactful case study stories.
• Produced VTs for live homelessness campaign by the Media Trust.
• Participated in debates and wrote opinion columns for partner radio station and newspaper.