Tara Oakes
About Tara Oakes
Tara Oakes is a Producer of Video News at Thomson Reuters, where she has worked since 2018 in London. She has a diverse background in journalism and production, with previous roles at Thomson Reuters, MNI - Market News, and Publicis, and holds degrees in Classics and French from Oxford University and King's College London.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Tara Oakes works as a Producer in Video News at Thomson Reuters, a position she has held since 2018 in London, United Kingdom. In her current role, she contributes to the production of visually compelling features and breaking news. She frequently takes on senior editorial roles, including Night Editor, Intake Editor, and Output and Sub Editor, demonstrating her versatility and leadership within the organization.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Prior to her current role, Tara Oakes held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters. She served as a TV Intern in 2013 for seven months in the Paris Area, France. From 2015 to 2016, she worked as a Central and Eastern European Feed Producer in Berlin for one year. Additionally, she worked as a Freelance TV Producer from 2013 to 2017, covering various locations including Berlin and London.
Education and Academic Background
Tara Oakes has a strong academic background in Classics and French. She earned a Bachelor's degree from Oxford University, studying from 2007 to 2012. She furthered her education with a Master's degree in Classics from King's College London, completed in 2017. Her earlier education includes achieving 9 GCSEs at Merchant Taylors' Girls' School and 4 A-Levels at KGV College.
Professional Experience in Media
Tara Oakes has diverse experience in the media industry. She worked as an EU Correspondent for MNI - Market News for four months in 2017 in Brussels. Additionally, she held the position of Acting Access and Outreach Officer at Christ Church, Oxford for one month in 2014. Her internship experiences include roles at Publicis and Incisive Media, where she contributed to various media projects.
Technical Skills and Production Experience
Tara Oakes possesses technical skills in various software packages, including Adobe Premiere, AVID, EDIUS, Adobe Audition, iNews, and Lynx. She has experience in both field and desk TV production across multiple international locations such as Athens, Jerusalem, London, Berlin, Paris, Brussels, and Istanbul. Additionally, she has experience in live radio hosting and production, further enhancing her capabilities in the media landscape.