In the high-pressure environment of national news, there is rarely a guarantee of a full crew on the scene. My two decades in this industry have taught me how to be entirely self-sufficient in the field. I am comfortable acting as a one-person army, managing every technical detail while simultaneously steering the editorial direction of a story. This dual focus ensures that even in the most chaotic breaking news situations, the integrity of the narrative is never compromised.
During interviews, I focus on creating a conversational environment that puts subjects at ease, even when they are facing intense situations. I dedicate my attention to extracting the authentic sound bites that producers require. I listen for the headlines within the conversation to ensure that every clip I feed back to the station is impactful and ready for the final edit.
Assignment editors in major hubs like Toronto or Vancouver often need a local partner they can trust to get the job done without a dedicated producer on-site. I provide that peace of mind by delivering content that is visually polished and editorially sound. My goal is to serve as your eyes, ears, and voice on the ground in the BC Interior. When you hire me for a solo assignment, you are getting twenty years of professional judgment and a commitment to delivering excellence from the first interview question to the final data transfer.
Learn more about my Freelance News services here.
Curtis Allen is a veteran of TV News in British Columbia, having worked with some of Canada’s largest newsrooms. He provides freelance news gathering services with a keen eye for detail and technical skills to feed interviews and b-roll from some of BC’s most remote areas.
Email: [email protected]
Phone/Text (24/7): 250-808-6461
