John Hood

Current

Writer/Editor at Freelance (Self-employed)

Past

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
Studio Assistant at BBC

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Education

Bournemouth University

Connections

61 connections

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...

I have a BA (Hons) in Media Production from the Media School of Bournemouth University. And was featured in the Alumni Association magazine, The Talbot (Summer 2004), a Media Careers special.

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 Thomson Reuters, Nielsen, Chicago Sun-Times, TV Guide and USA Today websites! This has lead to various social media appointments: including 3's MiFi consumer panel, Freesat research, beta testing products for Sony PlayStation and attending blogger preview screenings for upcoming series at Channel Four (amongst others).

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

Writer/Editor
Freelance (Self-employed)

(Self-Employed; Writing and Editing industry)

1998 — Present (11 years )

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 Thomson Reuters, Nielsen, Chicago Sun-Times, TV Guide and USA Today websites! This has lead to various social media appointments: including 3's MiFi consumer panel, Freesat research, beta testing products for Sony PlayStation and attending blogger preview screenings for upcoming series at Channel Four (amongst others).
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.
Staff Writer

Inside Mac Games

(Computer Games industry)

July 2003 — December 2004 (1 year 6 months)

Reviewed and previewed Mac video game ports!
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.
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.
Online Editor

Factiva - a Dow Jones Reuters Company

(Online Media industry)

July 1999 — January 2000 (7 months)

Appointed to Editorial and Product Development.
Online Editor

Reuters Business Information

(Public Company; TRI; Information Technology and Services industry)

August 1996 — June 1999 (2 years 11 months)

Recognised for editing, with a high degree of autonomy, media titles including trade papers Broadcast and Daily Variety. Seconded to Reuters Financial Television in June 1997. RFTV, 200 Gray’s Inn Road, London WC1X 8XZ.
Studio Assistant

BBC

(Public Company; BBC; Broadcast Media industry)

September 1998 — September 1998 (1 month)

Worked as a studio assistant on Dirk Maggs' The Gemini Apes, an original family drama starring Sir Christopher Lee, and produced for BBC Radio Four. Fellow Star Wars fans may like to know that Garrick Hagon (Biggs Darklighter) also starred. The role included foley and sourcing original and pre-recorded material from The Soundhouse's extensive library.