John Hood
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Exeter, UK
Blogger and journalist: writes about film, television, interactive entertainment, and more in the geek galaxy!
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Professional Summary
John Hood has a BA (Hons) in Media Production from the Media School of Bournemouth University and was featured in the Alumni Association magazine, The Talbot, a Media Careers special.
After graduation John worked for the BBC, Thomson Reuters and Dow Jones in various capacities.
In 1998 John started 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!
John’s artwork, photographs and blog posts are featured on Saatchi Online, Thomson Reuters, Nielsen, Chicago Sun-Times, TV Guide and USA Today websites.
When not attending preview screenings of upcoming television series or providing consumer product feedback for companies including 3, Google and Sony, John writes about film, television, interactive entertainment, and more in the geek galaxy!
After graduation John worked for the BBC, Thomson Reuters and Dow Jones in various capacities.
In 1998 John started 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!
John’s artwork, photographs and blog posts are featured on Saatchi Online, Thomson Reuters, Nielsen, Chicago Sun-Times, TV Guide and USA Today websites.
When not attending preview screenings of upcoming television series or providing consumer product feedback for companies including 3, Google and Sony, John writes about film, television, interactive entertainment, and more in the geek galaxy!
Work/Education
Work Experience
Amos Lighting
/ Online Content Management
2008 -
2008
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.
Thomson Reuters
/ Data Analyst
2003 -
2003
Data Analyst capturing annual and interim company reports (UK and International) for their forthcoming Reuters Knowledge product.
DEFRA
/ AO
2001 -
2002
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.
Dow Jones
/ Online Journalist
1999 -
2000
Appointed to Editorial and Product Development. Online journalist editing financial data newswires.
Thomson Reuters
/ Online Journalist
1996 -
1999
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.
BBC
/ Studio Assistant
1998 -
1998
My role included foley and sourcing original and pre-recorded material from The Soundhouse's extensive library.
Education
Media Production, Video, 1996
1992
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John Hood posted a blog entry Aug 6, 2011
Anne Hathaway's Catwoman
Anne Hathaway as Catwoman, apparently stealing a Batcycle, in The Dark Knight Rises. The conceptual design is consistent with Chris Nolan's technoir vision for his Batman trilogy.How does Hathaway's Catwoman compare with her celebrated predecessors? Triumphantly based on this photo. more »
