BA (Hons) Media Production professional, available for employment in and around Brighton. I have a love of storytelling through audio, post-production effects, and writing; I specialise in sound design, podcasting, and audio editing.
BA (Hons) Media Production professional, available for employment in and around Brighton. I have a love of storytelling through audio, post-production effects, and writing; I specialise in sound design, podcasting, and audio editing.
Client Testimonials
She was an excellent Director - very clear and great to work with. Would recommend. - Actor in Ghost in the Cellar
She is a clear and confident teacher. Thank you for your help! - Editor and Host of BCS insight and exchange
My CV
AUDACITY
PRO TOOLS
DAVINCHI RESOLVE
ADOBE AUDITION
MADDIE J COOPER
07519 896848
MadelineJoanneCooper@gmail.com
TECHNICAL SKILLS
o Equipment: - Wireless and Wired microphones - Black Magic Cameras
o Sound software: - Audacity - Audition - DaVinci Resolve
o Video software: - DaVinci Resolve - Premiere Pro - Blender
o Social media: - Instagram - TikTok - YouTube
o Other: - Touch typing - Microsoft Office - DBS Enhanced
WORK EXPERIENCE
Placement at ENVY Media April 2026
· Shadowed Producers, Editors and Directors.
· Tutorials in Pro Tools, as as a Runner in the Machine Room, Offline and Online.
Placement at Verri Media Jan 2025
· Shadowed Producers, Editors and Directors.
· Assisted with sound design and Foley arts in Adobe Audition for a charity project.
Social Media – Brighton University Disability Society Sept 2024 - Sept 2025
· Created posts on Canva for the society
· Kept our social media safe and accessible.
Technical assistant & stage manager – FemFest March 2024
· Shadowed the technical manager and watched how professionals communicate.
· Communicated efficiently with the actors to ensure they had what they needed to perform
· Assisted the tech crew in tech cues.
Film crew – Acorn Tech Crew – West Wilts Dance Festival June 2021
· Supervised a team of 15 students with camera, communication and lighting work.
· Captured footage on a GoPro for the DVD.
Technical assistant & stage manager – Kingdown School Sept 2018 - June 2022
· Aided the performers and technical crew as a leader
· Ensured cast and props were in the right place at the right time.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teaching Assistant – Stagecoach Brighton Sept 2024 – May 2026
· Classroom support in singing, dancing and acting classes for the early stages (4-6) and Stage 1s (6-9)
· technical support on lighting and sound desks in classes and live showcases.
Voluntary Leader – Girlguiding Rainbows & Brownies Sept 2019 – June 2023
· Assisted, planned and led activities for 4–11-year-olds.
· Developed patience, flexibility and communication skills.
Specialist Playworker – Bath Area Play Project June 2023 – January 2026
· Assisted with play, personal care, and therapies for primary-aged SEN children.
Teaching assistant – Axis Education November 2022 – May 2023
· Assisted with play, personal care, and therapies for primary-aged SEN children.
Retail assistant – Longleat July 2022 – December 2022
· In this role, I developed customer service and communication skills.
Early stages Teaching assistant – Stagecoach Bath May 2022 – Sept 2022
· Led, assisted and planned lessons for 4–6-year-olds in the theatre.
· Managed/assisted with sound and lighting in showcases & performances.
§ University of Brighton September 2023 – June 2026
Media Production, Level 4 – 6 (BA, Hons)
In my first year, Gained a first in Introduction to Film, Sound and Video Editing & Production Management. I learned technical skills with filming equipment in Intro to Film. I gained my Foley and sound software skills in Sound and Video editing.
In my second year, I gained a first in Podcasting, Factual production, Promotional Production, and on Placement at Verri Media.
§ Kingdown Sixth Form Sept 2020 – June 2022
A Level Film – B A Level Theatre – A Level 3 BETEC Health and social care – Distinction*
§ Kingdown Secondary School Sept 2015 – July 2020
GCSE Maths – 5 (C) GCSE English – 6/6 (B) GCSE Combined Science – 7/6 (A/B) GCSE Drama – 7 (A) GCSE Music – 7 (A)
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Teaching Assistant – Stagecoach Brighton Sept 2024 – May 2026
· Classroom support in singing, dancing and acting classes for the early stages (4-6) and Stage 1s (6-9)
· technical support on lighting and sound desks in classes and live showcases.
Voluntary Leader – Girlguiding Rainbows & Brownies Sept 2019 – June 2023
· Assisted, planned and led activities for 4–11-year-olds.
· Developed patience, flexibility and communication skills.
Specialist Playworker – Bath Area Play Project June 2023 – January 2026
· Assisted with play, personal care, and therapies for primary-aged SEN children.
Teaching assistant – Axis Education November 2022 – May 2023
· Assisted with play, personal care, and therapies for primary-aged SEN children.
Retail assistant – Longleat July 2022 – December 2022
· In this role, I developed customer service and communication skills.
Early stages Teaching assistant – Stagecoach Bath May 2022 – Sept 2022
· Led, assisted and planned lessons for 4–6-year-olds in the theatre.
· Managed/assisted with sound and lighting in showcases & performances.
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