Dana Thompson

Dana Thompson has a diverse work experience in marketing and communications. They currently hold the position of Marketing and Communications Manager at Surgent Studios since May 2021. Prior to this, Dana worked at BAFTA, starting as a Communications Intern in April 2018 and progressing through various roles such as Content Assistant, Marketing Assistant, and Digital Coordinator.

During their time at BAFTA, Dana successfully executed several digital marketing campaigns, including the nationwide "For the Love of Film" competition, which saw a 50% increase in applications and a 470% increase in reach year on year. They also developed and implemented the BAFTA Connects initiative, managing the entire competition process and collaborating with high-profile mentors. Additionally, Dana played a key role in BAFTA's 2020 Mental Health Awareness Week campaign, producing a special podcast episode and executing a story-based Instagram campaign that reached over 10 million people.

Dana's creative skills were also utilized at BAFTA, as they led the creative design for the 2020 British Academy Television Craft Awards. They were responsible for briefing and providing feedback to graphic designers and illustrators, resulting in a design that received praise from senior stakeholders. Dana also contributed to social media assets for various BAFTA events, optimizing designs for newsletters, social posts, and online ads.

Furthermore, Dana collaborated with the social team on digital content for both Film and TV initiatives at BAFTA. They worked closely with an SEO consultant to maximize reach while operating with a limited budget for campaigns like FTLOF and BAFTA Connects.

Overall, Dana Thompson has a strong background in marketing and communications, with expertise in digital marketing campaigns, content creation, social media management, and creative design.

Dana Thompson completed a Master of Studies (M.St.) degree in Film Aesthetics at the University of Oxford from 2015 to 2016. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from Whitman College from 2011 to 2015, with their field of study not specified. In 2014, they also attended the Dún Laoghaire Institute of Art, Design and Technology, focusing on Cinematography and Film/Video Production, although the end year is not specified for this experience.