Sampson Nanton
22-24 St Vincent Street,Port of Spain
Summary
Focused Deputy Managing Editor experienced in creating innovative strategies to maintain audience interest whilst achieving commercial objectives. Manages content flow for cohesive reading and viewing experiences. Highly motivated with keen planning abilities to meet workload schedules and achieve publishing and broadcast deadlines.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy Managing Editor
Guardian Media Limited
2023.02 - Current
- Management of Content Distribution & Newsgathering teams
- Delivery of commercial and technical targets
- Strategic planning for competitive advantage with use of industry data, technology and market statistics
- Responsible for effective distribution of all newspaper, television & digital content
- Manage department's budget
- Create effective synergies with other departments and managers
- Staff rostering and time management
Lead Editor
Guardian Media Limited
2020.06 - 2023.02
- Management of Content Distribution team
- Responsible for effective distribution of all newspaper, television & digital content
- Strategic planning with use of industry data, technology and market statistics
- Staff rostering
Executive Producer
Digital, Guardian Media Limited
2016.04 - 2020.06
- Management of Digital Content team for print & television
- Development of distribution strategy for company websites and social media platforms
- Responsible for growth and commercialization of websites and social media platforms
- Responsible for start-up of CNC3's website and social media platforms
- Guardian Media is currently T&T's leading digital and social media agency
Executive Producer
CNC3 Television
2014.04 - 2016.04
- Management of the CNC3 News & Current Affairs Department
- Overall supervision of news production and content
- Delivery of commercial and technical targets
- Strategic planning for competitive advantage
- Responsible for department's budget
- Deputy Head of News, CNC3 Television
Senior News Producer/News Anchor
CNC3 Television
2007.07 - 2010.11
- Manage video editors and reporters
- Responsible for overall production of newscasts
- Guide news anchors and news directors
- Ensure commercial and news content are delivered accurately
News Producer
Caribbean Communications Network
2003.02 - 2005.07
- Cover news events across Trinidad and Tobago and internationally
- Provide guidance to junior staff
- Produce news programmes occasionally
Bureau Manager
Daily Newsday
2001.05 - 2003.02
- Manage Tobago news and commercial delivery staff
- Responsible for all news content delivered from Tobago bureau
- Provide senior management with monthly update and strategy reports
Education
Master of Business Administration -
University of Bedfordshire
Luton, United KingdomCertificate of Higher Education - Leadership Programme
CNN
Atlanta, United StatesAssociate Degree - Journalism and Media Arts
University of the West Indies
St Augustine, Trinidad and Tobago1999
Supervisory Leadership -
Nexus Consulting
Uncovering Corruption News Course - undefined
International Press Institute & Investigative News
Reporting on Natural Disasters Programme - undefined
Thomson Reuters Foundation
A-Levels - Business
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Tobago2006
Skills
- Human resource management
- Broadcast production
- News interviewing and writing
- Current affairs content analysis and pitching
- Video editing
- Newspaper editing
- Online content editing and distribution
Additional Information
- ACHIEVEMENTS:
- Editor of the Year 2022
- National Lumen Award for Best Documentary - Haiti in Ruins 2010
- National Lumen Award Best Supporting Video - Haiti in Ruins 2010
- Hilton Award for Excellence in Journalism Best Documentary - Haiti in Ruins 2010
- Hilton Award for Excellence in Journalism Best News Report - Turtles of Grande Riviere 2010
- Journalist of the Year 2009
Languages
English
Native
Timeline
Deputy Managing Editor
Guardian Media Limited
2023.02 - Current
Lead Editor
Guardian Media Limited
2020.06 - 2023.02
Executive Producer
Digital, Guardian Media Limited
2016.04 - 2020.06
Executive Producer
CNC3 Television
2014.04 - 2016.04
Senior News Producer/News Anchor
CNC3 Television
2007.07 - 2010.11
News Producer
Caribbean Communications Network
2003.02 - 2005.07
Bureau Manager
Daily Newsday
2001.05 - 2003.02
Master of Business Administration -
University of Bedfordshire
Certificate of Higher Education - Leadership Programme
CNN
Associate Degree - Journalism and Media Arts
University of the West Indies
Supervisory Leadership -
Nexus Consulting
Uncovering Corruption News Course - undefined
International Press Institute & Investigative News
Reporting on Natural Disasters Programme - undefined
Thomson Reuters Foundation
A-Levels - Business
Central Bank of Trinidad and Tobago
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