Digital Content

Susie Davies

Collaborative and highly organised production professional with 5+ years’ experience coordinating video, audio, and digital content projects for small, fast-paced creative teams. Skilled in production management, studio administration, and client liaison, with experience across creative, public sector, and social impact projects. Experienced in managing end-to-end workflows, budgets, schedules, and freelance teams, with a focus on storytelling that drives engagement and social good. Interested in co-operative and values-led working environments, bringing a proactive, people-focused approach to every project.

EMPLOYMENT

Video Editor / Production Coordinator (FTC): FutureNow Digital, April 2024 – Current (I took a 6-month sabbatical from January to July

2025 to travel)

o Producing content for clients including Microsoft, PwC and McKinsey & Co. Coordinating pre-production phase, operating camera, sound and lighting on shoots and editing video projects

Post Production & Marketing Consultant (Freelance): Carol Lynn, July 2024 – Current

o Feeding back on narrative, structure and style for edit on a feature length documentary

Script Consultant (Freelance): Sharp House, May 2024 – Current

o Feeding back on feature film and TV pilot scripts ahead of production

Production Coordinator & Video Editor: Kaleidoscope Creative Film Agency, May 2021 – Jan 2024

o Fast-paced video production company where I was a dedicated videographer / video editor, producing end-to-end social media content for clients including the NHS, Newcastle University and the UK Government.

Digital Content Manager (FTC): SenServe, Sep 2020 - May 2021

o In-house video production and editing for small, independent tech company. Delivery of short-form, scripted and unscripted videos for social media to promote their products to new audiences.

Module Leader, Newcastle University, Jan - May 2023

oTeaching a documentary filmmaking module to students, supporting them in making films from conception to finish

Susie Davies | Production Manager & Digital Content Producer

| CV

SKILLS

PRE-PRODUCTION

• Conceiving of innovative, creative ideas

• Liaising with clients to understand and realise visions

• Analysing and feeding back on scripts

• Researching and reaching out to contributors

• Sourcing talent

• Sourcing locations

• Booking accommodation, travel and equipment

• Producing schedules and call sheets

• Managing production paperwork and legal docs

• Liaising with actors, directors, producers, agents and crew

• Managing budgets and finances

• Writing pitches and proposals

PRODUCTION

• Camera operating (Sony, Blackmagic, RED, Canon, Sony)

• Sound-recording

• Setting up lighting

• Producing interviews

• Data wrangling

• Operating autocues and clapperboards

• Researching and staying updated with new kit

• Adhering to health & safety measures

POST-PRODUCTION

• Editing (Davinci, Premiere, Final Cut)

• Colour grading (Davinci)

• Sound design (Adobe Audition, Davinci)

• Creating 1:1, 9:16 and 4:5 edits for social media

• Editing assets (Photoshop, Illustrator)

• Basic animation (After Effects)

• Creating subtitles

• Ensuring of brand consistency

• Use of AI for streamlined, fast workflow

SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGEMENT

• · Workshopping ideas; planning campaigns

• · Writing copy and captions

• · Staying updated with trends

• · Scheduling posts

OTHER

• Excellent grammar and literary skills

• Handling of confidential information; use of NDAs and release forms

• Proof-reading public facing written material