Multimedia maven
Exeter, United Kingdom
- Past
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- Online Content Management at Amos Lighting
- Staff Writer at Inside Mac Games
- Data Analyst at Reuters Knowledge
- Systems Administrator for Financial Data Management at Defra
- Online Editor at Factiva - a Dow Jones Reuters Company
- Online Editor at Reuters Business Information
- Education
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- Bournemouth University
- Connections
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- Industry
- Online Media
- Websites
John Hood’s Summary
An early childhood fascination with media production began when my parents took me to see Star Wars in 1977. Shortly afterwards I was bought an Hitachi portable tape recorder as a Christmas gift. I started recording off television, my favourite television shows, and listening to the sounds back without the picture (mentally envisaging a different version). I would narrate stories and record conversations and sounds. It became a form of education via entertainment.
After graduating from the University of Bournemouth, in June 1996, I joined global news agency Reuters working as an online journalist. In 1999 the division was merged with Dow Jones to form Dow Jones Reuters Business Interactive. A broad spectrum of skills, and a willingness to develop new ones, proved an invaluable asset when facilitating the aims and objectives of editorial.
Since 1998 I have been developing original content (in mixed media) for internet distribution. The ability to work cross-platform, and conceptualise, and apply that thinking to print, broadcast or interactive content is key to successful multimedia practitioners! My blog has been featured on Reuters, Nielsen, Chicago Sun-Times, TVGuide.com and USA Today websites!
Regularly review and test consumer products. Most recently I provided feedback for GO!VIEW on PSP and 3's INQ1.
Successfully battled for justice on behalf of my late mother and dependants. My legal action culminated in an out of court settlement with the RD&E NHS Foundation Trust Hospital, which was reported in the press. The Chief Executive apologised for any deficiencies in my mother's care!
Donations, made to Lucerne House Care Centre, in memory of my mother, have been used to fund equipment for the computer room on Alphinbrook Unit! In view of my computer expertise, I was able to provide input, with the General Manager’s support, on suggested computer peripherals to provide assistive technology for residents.
John Hood’s Specialties:
Medico-legal, branding and identity, web design, video and audio editing, scriptwriting, editorial, Mac and PC literacy, graphic design, fine line drawing, media law
John Hood’s Experience
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Online Content Management
Amos Lighting
(Consumer Goods industry)
March 2008 — December 2008 (10 months)
Working alongside the marketing manager and web developer, I'm overseeing the successful launch of an e-tailing platform and providing support to/and the education of staff members with regards all aspects of online retailing and customer service.
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Staff Writer
Inside Mac Games
(Computer Games industry)
July 2003 — December 2004 (1 year 6 months)
Reviewed and previewed Mac video game ports!
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Data Analyst
Reuters Knowledge
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; RTR.L; Financial Services industry)
March 2003 — April 2003 (2 months)
Data Analyst capturing annual and interim company reports (UK and International) for their forthcoming Reuters Knowledge product.
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Systems Administrator for Financial Data Management
Defra
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
June 2001 — December 2002 (1 year 7 months)
Reporting directly to the EU Audit accountant, I liaised with line managers to improve data accuracy, procedures and training new team members. And acted in a unique co-ordination facility, with the Carlisle-based software engineers, on the development of their bespoke Financial Data Management system.
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Online Editor
Factiva - a Dow Jones Reuters Company
(Privately Held; 10,001 or more employees; Online Media industry)
July 1999 — January 2000 (7 months)
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Online Editor
Reuters Business Information
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Online Media industry)
August 1996 — June 1999 (2 years 11 months)
John Hood’s Education
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Bournemouth University
Media Production 1993 — 1996
- Activities and Societies:
- Vintage Video Club
Additional Information
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John Hood’s Interests:
new technology, online publishing, graphic design, video and audio editing, fine line illustration
John Hood’s Groups:
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John Hood’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
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