Jonathan Marks

Current

Director at Critical Distance

Past

Creative Director / Programme Director at Radio Netherlands
Producer/Head English Dept at RNW (Radio Nederland Wereldomroep)

Education

University of Durham

Recommended

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500+ connections

Industry

Broadcast Media

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Jonathan Marks’s Summary

What do others say I do well?

- Explaining
- Inspiring
- Researching
- Strategic Thinking

I do a lot of (keynote) presentations in the area of emerging media . I'm a founding member of the Dutch Professional Speakers Association. http://www.psaholland.org/

I run invitation-only workshops that investigate relevant technology and see how this applies in the real world.

I consult (at management level only), and have experience with interim management of creative professionals.

I train others, as I believe sharing knowledge is a better policy that playing the "knowledge is power"game.

I produce for all relevant media platforms. I believe it is difficult to bridge theory and practice if you don't keep your hand in "being creative to a deadline".

I am heavily involved in running a media lab in West Africa that is testing out relevant technology for the whole continent, especially as we have been concentrating on energy efficient ways of operating community media in that region.

Background

I have a heritage in traditional broadcasting (1980-2003) working mainly in the international broadcasting sector. I was proud to produce and host Radio Netherlands' Media Network programme from 1981 to 2001 when it switched to a web-only production. By publishing my videos in 2009, I am also actively sharing ideas with like minded professionals.

Where do I do all this?
I am based in the Netherlands, just outside Amsterdam, but travel the world.

How can I help you?
I'm working with small teams (either leading them or contributing to them) that work on new concepts and deliver pilot projects. I know how to use the relevant mix of traditional and new media to get an idea across to other parts of the world. Give me a call, send e-mail or visit the website at http://www.criticaldistance.nl.

All enquiries are treated in confidence.

Jonathan Marks’s Specialties:

writing and scenario development skills, active HD TV and radio production knowledge, Programme format, development and marketing, consulting, moderating, speaking, keynotes, mobile, future search, media anthropology, system integration (broadcast), moderating workshops, inspiring teams, listening skills to share with others.

Additional Information

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Jonathan Marks’s Interests:

speaking, presentations, new technology, gadgets, astronomy, walking, travelling, safari

Jonathan Marks’s Groups:

Association of International Broadcasting, European Broadcasting Union, Industriele Grote Club, Royal Overseas League, Broadcasters Without Borders., Rapid News London