Rob Simpson

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ABOUT ROB SIMPSON

I\'m a multiskilled AP with experience across development, production, post-production, digital content, and campaign strategy.My passion is for the natural world.My adventures have taken me to Rwanda to investigate gorilla tourism and human-wildlife conflicts in the Virunga mountain region, the Mid-Atlantic Ridge to hunt for starfish 2 miles deep, and Borneo for close encounters with wild elephants and orangutans. I have a Zoology degree and a recent MSc in Global Environment, Politics, and Society - giving me a strong understanding of the political, moral, and societal dimensions of the climate and extinction crisis - and their solutions.DevelopmentProven track record bringing science, natural history, and factual formats to the screen for UK and US markets. Successful commissions including Growing Up Animal (Disney+), the Emmy award-winning Alien Worlds (Netflix). Dope (Netflix), and Becoming You (Apple TV+).ProductionMultiskilled and creative self-shooting AP with a broad knowledge of natural history, science, politics, and the climate crisis.Digital content & campaign strategyExperience creating impactful content and integrated campaigns across social media, print, and press for businesses and non-profits.EditorRecently completed my first broadcast edit (Wild Dogs: Running with the Pack, Ep4). I specialise in short-form content, development tasters & sizzles, and trailers. My primary tools are Premiere Pro, After Effects, and Avid Media Composer).