Halina Hickford

Halina Hickford has a diverse range of work experience in the media and creative industries. Halina has worked as a Content/Picture Researcher at Stylus Innovation + Advisory, where they are currently employed. Prior to that, they worked as a Videographer at House of Illustration.

Halina also has experience at Getty Images, where they worked as a Video Production Coordinator, managing events coverage and creating and managing video content on a daily basis. Halina was responsible for shooting with broadcast standard cameras, editing video footage, and uploading and tagging for optimized searches.

Before Getty Images, Halina worked as a Freelance Creative Researcher at Hazel May Ltd, where they conducted research and delivered footage for mood films and client briefs. Halina also licensed image rights and footage from various sources.

Halina's earlier experiences include working as a Trainee Media Researcher at Getty Images, a Trainee Media Archivist & Researcher at Clips & Footage, and a Trainee Media Archivist & Researcher at Creative Skillset. At Creative Skillset, they completed a six-month course that included training in analogue and digital archiving practices, footage licensing, research skills, and the history of film.

In addition, Halina has worked as a Videographer/Video Editor as a freelancer, where they were responsible for camera assistance, managing equipment, and ensuring smooth workflow. Halina has also worked as a Broadcast Team Member/Filmmaker at The Roundhouse and volunteered as a Bloomberg Broadcast Volunteer, gaining training in broadcasting and video production.

Halina has also worked as a London Film Festival Production Assistant at the British Film Institute.

Throughout their work experience, Halina has demonstrated skills in media research, content creation, video production, editing, archiving, and client management.

Halina Hickford completed their undergraduate education from 2006 to 2010 at The University of Sheffield. Halina obtained a Bachelor's degree in Philosophy and Hispanic Studies during this time.