SHABNAM KARIMZADA

Creative Media Professional | Production & Stakeholder Engagement Specialist

London, GB.

About

Highly organized and creative media professional with extensive hands-on experience in filmmaking, content production, and critical stakeholder engagement. Proven ability to coordinate complex projects in fast-paced environments, effectively managing competing priorities and cultivating strong relationships with clients, partners, and production teams. Adept at navigating the operational intricacies of film projects, including logistics, health and safety, and community benefit, consistently delivering professional, customer-focused service.

Work

Wall to Wall / ITV

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Casting Researcher – 'Long Lost Family'

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Supported directors in efficiently planning and managing filming shoots, ensuring smooth operations and contributor welfare for a high-profile production.

Highlights

Strategically scouted and secured diverse filming locations, conducting thorough on-site recces to ensure logistical feasibility and safety.

Managed presenters on set and safely chaperoned vulnerable contributors, maintaining a secure and supportive environment throughout filming.

Developed critical production documentation, including presenter notes, story launch documents, and detailed operational risk assessments to mitigate potential issues.

Maintained meticulous records, overseeing rushes logs, background checks, and duty of care logs to ensure compliance and ethical production standards.

TNT Sports / Discovery+

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Assistant Producer – 'Long Away Game'

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Researched and negotiated access for sensitive contributors, managing on-site welfare and ensuring strict compliance with legal guidelines for broadcast content.

Highlights

Conducted in-depth storyline research and successfully negotiated access with sensitive contributors through diplomatic communication, facilitating compelling narratives.

Proactively managed the welfare and safeguarding of contributors on-site, ensuring a safe and ethical production environment before and during active filming.

Monitored strict compliance and performed rigorous fact-checking, guaranteeing all broadcast output adhered to legal and editorial guidelines.

BBC Studios & Minnow Films / Netflix

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Archive & Casting Researcher

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Managed production budgets and established robust workflows for high-profile productions like 'Kidnapped' and 'Our War', while cultivating key relationships with public and community entities.

Highlights

Managed complex production budgets, accurately calculating archive cost breakdowns and proactively flagging financial risks to ensure fiscal responsibility.

Established and optimized clear workflows for tracking logs, including ingest and EDL logs, enhancing data management efficiency and project organization.

Cultivated strong relationships with critical public bodies, including the Ministry of Defence, various charities, and community leaders, to facilitate access and collaboration for diverse productions.

Channel 4

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Archive & Casting Researcher – 'Evacuation'

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Successfully cast over 20 diverse international contributors and managed on-set compliance for a sensitive documentary production.

Highlights

Identified and cast over 20 diverse, international contributors by conducting sensitive phone and video interviews, ensuring authentic representation.

Executed detailed location recces, meticulously logged new materials, and consistently updated operational logs, streamlining production logistics.

Provided live translation during interviews and effectively managed on-set compliance protocols, ensuring adherence to ethical and legal standards.

BBC

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Digital Broadcast Journalist – 'Newsnight'

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Exercised sharp editorial judgment to select appropriate filming locations and footage, enhancing the quality and impact of broadcast journalism for 'Newsnight'.

Highlights

Demonstrated sharp editorial judgment in selecting appropriate filming locations and footage, significantly contributing to the narrative strength and visual quality of broadcast segments.

New Direction Charity

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Office and Project Assistant

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Facilitated collaboration among creative professionals to expand opportunities for young people and organized impactful community program events.

Highlights

Facilitated key collaborations with creative professionals, successfully unlocking new opportunities and pathways for young people within the arts.

Organized and executed impactful community programme events, leading interactive group activities that fostered engagement and skill development among participants.

N20

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Product Ambassador

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Implemented live in-store marketing campaigns, driving brand income generation and ensuring strict adherence to safety procedures.

Highlights

Successfully implemented live in-store marketing campaigns, directly contributing to brand income generation and market presence.

Maintained complete oversight of location appearance and meticulously ensured alignment with all safety procedures, minimizing risks and enhancing customer experience.

Benefit Cosmetics

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Beauty Advisor

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

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Summary

Managed high-volume client booking diaries, coordinated appointments, and performed accurate financial cashing up for a leading beauty brand.

Highlights

Efficiently managed client booking diaries and coordinated high-volume appointment slots, optimizing service delivery and customer satisfaction.

Executed accurate stock checks and managed low-inventory orders, ensuring product availability and preventing stockouts.

Performed accurate financial cashing up procedures, maintaining precise records and contributing to robust daily financial operations.

Education

Brunel University

London, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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M.A. Children, Youth & Development

Royal Holloway University

Egham, England, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
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B.A. (Hons) International Relations

Languages

English

Dari/Farsi

Tajiki

Hindi/Urdu

Certificates

Risk Assessment Trained / Safe Management of Productions

ScreenSkills

Welfare & Duty of Care / Covid Safety

ScreenSkills

Archive Producers Trainee Programme

Grierson DocLab

Editorial Values, Impartiality, Media Law, Code of Conduct, Safeguarding & Security

BBC Studios

Dealing with Sensitive Materials

Dart Center

Trauma Reporting

Trauma Works

Mental Health First Aider / Green Production Trained

Skills

Production & Logistics

Finding shoot locations & detailed recces, Planning, scheduling & on-site setup, Operational risk assessments, Health & safety guidelines compliance, Budget monitoring & cost breakdowns, Record & tracking logs maintenance, Clean Driving License.

Stakeholder & Contributor Management

Local authority relationships, Safe management of productions, Working with diverse & vulnerable communities, Contributor welfare & safeguarding, Negotiation & diplomacy.

Content & Research

Filmmaking, Content production, Storyline research, Fact-checking, Editorial judgment, Archive management, Casting.

Project Coordination

Project coordination, Workflow establishment, Process optimization, Administrative support, Compliance protocols.