James Howard

Experience

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  ITV

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

  Competitions Producer
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  Discovery Channel

  Apr 2005 - Apr 2006

  Sponsorship Supervisor

  Responsible for writing creative responses to briefs and generating ideas for sponsored short form programming. (Including writing briefs for sponsored vignettes, credits and competitions to deadline).Supervised the production of sponsored elements for pan-regional/local content (Europe, Middle East and African Regions) on the Discovery channel; working closely with on air promotions and client service depts. and 3rd party production companies. Assisted in streamlining the EMEA production process by visiting and giving presentations to the Discovery regional offices (Warsaw, Milan, Amsterdam and Denmark) Show less

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  Channel 4

  Jun 2007 - Sept 2010

  Working as a key member of the Series Editorial Team within the C4 Acquisitions department, I was responsible for sourcing, identifying and recommending new programming across all genres with a view to potential acquisition for the Channel 4, E4, More 4 & 4Music platforms.Working closely alongside the Senior Editor & Film Executive across Channel 4,E4 & More 4 I have gained a good understanding of the process of buying films for the channel covering scheduling, budgeting and output deals for the Channel.Series Researching all new programming/schedules developments on all US Studio and Cable/Network websites and keeping abreast of International Acquisition and Television developments in general as well as Showbiz & Celebrity news.Monitoring and recording Overnight Ratings performance for new Acquisitions across C4/More 4/E4 & 4Music Viewing a vast array of series, documentary and film content and writing viewing reports establishing suitability and reasons for purchase or rejection Supplying Press & Marketing & Sponsorship with specific show content/schedule information as required. Providing responses as necessary to viewer enquiries in liaison with Duty Office Overseeing, updating & distributing series material updates, in close contact with Programme Management where necessary - Devised weekly materials update for Series team informing of ongoing status of delivery. Creating re-versioned episodes for multiple seasons of all acquired US series for All Times, Post 18:00, and Post 20:00 certifications on C4/E4/M4 in accordance with OFCOM regulations and Channel legal & compliance programming policy Show less

  • Programme Executive

    Sept 2007 - Sept 2010

  • Freelance Reversioning Editor

    Jun 2007 - Sept 2010
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  Sky Television

  Mar 2011 - Dec 2017

  Senior Editorial Compliance Executive

  Channel/Platform Responsibilities:Responsible for highlighting new and repeat programming from the schedules of the channel or platform to the rest of compliance team; (SKY1, Anytime etc.) Ensuring that programmes are complied, edited and ready for transmission in good time.Viewing acquired content for all Sky platforms including linear and non linear channels, PC platforms, Movies and Web for Compliance with relevant regulations and internal Sky Editorial Policy.Reviewing repeat programming to ensure any information within the programme is still valid and up to date - editing where necessary to create a new version for future TX dates.On Air Material:Continuity Scripts - reading and advising on scripts for channels, advising on compliance content issues, monitoring where continuity is placed and likely audience expectations and flagging problems to continuity and presentation when necessary.Viewing/reviewing offline material; scripts, production notes, rough cuts or offline versions. Giving clear, concise compliance comments and advice to the relevant commissioning team.Attending live or recorded commissioned programmes in a compliance advising role, when requested. Show less

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  AETN Networks

  May 2015 - Dec 2017

  Compliance and Reversioning Manager

  Providing direction to the Re-versioning and Compliance Producers in the R&C dept. to ensure that the day to day operations are managed and performed correctly and within set deadlines.Line managing, training, developing, appraising and motivating Re-versioning and Compliance Producers under my supervision to ensure all logistical tasks are carried out on time and to a high standard and that Company, Departmental and Individual objectives are being met.Managing internal cross department compliance workflows ensuring on going effectiveness and assist with developing new work flows when necessary. Acting as a point of contact for compliance queries related specifically channel brands. Assisting the Director of Reversioning and Compliance in managing Ofcom correspondence, keeping abreast of policy changes, Ofcom complaints and breaches, and viewer research. Working end to end across ‘A’ campaign commissions from pre-production through to final TX stage, viewing rough/fine cuts and advising producers and the wider business on commissions and all campaign related material, including short form, PR/Marketing and web content. Shows include ‘Britain’s Darkest Taboos’, ‘Crimes That Shook Britain’ for Crime & Investigation, ‘Britain’s Next Top Model’ and ‘Dance Mums UK’ for Lifetime.Establishing strong relationships with both internal and external producers, attending initial briefing meetings for commissioned programming and ensuring associated documents are tracked and updated and risks are appropriately flagged. Overseeing edit sessions when necessary, instructing editors on making transmission masters and ensuring that edits are flawless, both audibly and visually.Signing programmes off for transmission as and when required, ensuring all necessary edits have been completed.Complying promos, sponsorships, competitions and associated short form and advising internal producers on content suitability during their production process. Show less

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  Sky

  Dec 2017 - now

  • Senior Content Compliance Manager

    Apr 2022 - now

  • Content Compliance Manager

    Dec 2017 - Apr 2022