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Shannon Garrido

About Shannon

Bilingual journalist and documentary storyteller with experience across print, digital, and film. Former Editor-in-Chief of The Berkeley Beacon, with reporting spanning politics, environmental issues, and community affairs for outlets in the US, UK, and the Dominican Republic. Currently pursuing an MA in Documentary Practice and Journalism at the University of Sussex, producing interview-led features and short-form investigative films. Skilled in multimedia production, editorial leadership, and visual storytelling that brings underreported voices to light.

Locations I would like to work
Sussex
Brighton & Hove
London
Production areas I would like to work in
Production Assistant, Edit Trainee / Assistant
Non-Production areas I would like to work in
Film Marketing, Script Reader, Scriptwriter
The collaborations roles I am interested in
Production Assistant, Production Manager, Script Writer

Skills & Experience

General Experience

Is DBS checked.
Yes
Has had COVID training.
Yes

Software Experience

Adobe Illustrator
- Basic
Adobe Photoshop
- Basic
Adobe Premier
- Competent
Final Cut
- Competent
MS Excel
- Competent
MS Powerpoint
- Expert
MS Word
- Expert

Education

2025.
University of Sussex
Documentary practice and Journalism

Showreel & Photographs

No
Yes
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