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|floppys=The Anastasia Arsentyeva Award for the Best Hat Collection, Most Inconsistent Camera / Battery Charger, Biggest Menace Sponsored by Marmite Mega Weekend
Joe Radford has been an active member of YSTV since 2019. In their first year, they were generally known for being a regular presence at [[Writer's Room]], winning [[YSTV Does Hunted]] episode 2 and co-creating of the infamous [[Baby Shark Social 2020]]. Their constant presence in YSTV during first year led many fellow freshers to believe they were actually a second or third year.
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|notable works=Nessie, Oranges and Lemons, YSTV on the Rocks, Meme Stream Media, Roses Unlocked, Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister, Roses 2022}}
Joe Radford has been an active member of YSTV from 2019 until 2022. In their first year, they were generally known for being a regular presence at [[Writer's Room]], winning [[YSTV Does Hunted]] episode 2 and co-creating of the infamous [[Baby Shark Party]]. Their constant presence in YSTV during first year led many fellow freshers to believe they were actually a second or third year.


Later in their time at York, they were best known for running YSTV during a large portion of the Covid-19 Pandemic, as well as in the transition back to in-person activity. They had two terms as [[Station Director]], first being elected in Winter Term of 2020, following [[Zoe Dickinson]] stepping down. Upon being re-elected in 2021, Joe became the fifth Station Director to have a second term.
Later in their time at York, they were best known for running YSTV during a large portion of the Covid-19 Pandemic, as well as in the transition back to in-person activity. They had two terms as [[Station Director]], first being elected in Winter Term of 2020, following [[Zoe Dickinson]] stepping down. Upon being re-elected in 2021, Joe became the fifth Station Director to have a second term.
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Under Joe, YSTV survived a period of extreme turmoil and upheaval. At a time when many student tv stations collapsed, YSTV was able to keep going and create new foundations when regular activity resumed. Although it may seem a bit dramatic to say, it is entirely possible YSTV wouldn’t have made it through the Covid-19 pandemic without Joe.
Under Joe, YSTV survived a period of extreme turmoil and upheaval. At a time when many student tv stations collapsed, YSTV was able to keep going and create new foundations when regular activity resumed. Although it may seem a bit dramatic to say, it is entirely possible YSTV wouldn’t have made it through the Covid-19 pandemic without Joe.


Alongside the serious business of running YSTV, Joe also became known as an infamous fan of [[Timewarp]] and [[Marmite]], advocating for them at every opportunity and tearing up the dance floor with [[Rhys Milling]] at either event whenever possible.
Alongside the serious business of running YSTV, Joe also became known as an infamous fan of [[Timewarp]] and [[Marmite]], advocating for them at every opportunity and tearing up the dance floor with [[Rhys Milling]] at either event whenever possible.


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* Fixing Roses-related issues as they occur
* Fixing Roses-related issues as they occur
* Sorting out merch disputes that have been ongoing for 4 years
* Sorting out merch disputes that have been ongoing for 4 years
* Banging on about Hot dogs


==Awards==
==Awards==
[[File:YSTV Gang and Awards at LYAs 2021.jpg|thumb|243x243px|YSTV Gang and Awards at LYAs 2021]]
'''2020'''
* The Anastasia Arsentyeva Award for the Best Hat Collection - [[FLOPPYs]] 2020
'''2021'''
* Highly Commended for Best Station Marketing - [[NaSTA 2021]]
* YSTV - Best Student Group - [[Love York Awards]] 2021
* [[Roses Unlocked]] - Best Event - [[Love York Awards]] 2021
* Highly Commended for Best Sport Journalist - Colours Ball 2021
* Highly Commended for Best Sport Journalist - Colours Ball 2021
* YSTV - Best Student Group - Love York Awards 2021
* Most Inconsistent Camera / Battery Charger - [[FLOPPYs]] 2021[[File:Joe and Sophie at the FLOPPYs.jpg|thumb|Joe and [[Sophie B-D]] at the FLOPPYs 2021|241x241px]]
* Roses Unlocked - Best Event - Love York Awards 2021
'''2022'''
* YSTV - Bronze Award for Best Broadcaster - NaSTA 2022
* YSTV - Bronze Award for [[Best Broadcaster]] - [[NaSTA 2022]]
* Outstanding Achievement - YUMAs 2022
* YSTV - Media Group of the Year - [[YUMAs]] 2022
* Best Photographer or Videographer - YUMAS 2022
* Outstanding Achievement - [[YUMAs]] 2022
* Roses 2022 - Silver Award for Best Event Coverage - NaSTA 2023
* Best Photographer or Videographer - [[YUMAs]] 2022
* Anne Lister: Fit for Another World - Gold Award for Best Documentary - NaSTA 2023
* [[Roses 2022]] - Best Coverage - [[YUMAs]] 2022
* [[NaSTA 2022]] - Best Event - [[YUMAs]] 2022
* Biggest Menace, Sponsored by Marmite Mega Weekend - [[FLOPPYs]] 2022
'''2023'''
* [[Roses 2022]] - Silver Award for Best Event Coverage - [[NaSTA 2023]]
* [[Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister]] - Gold Award for Best Documentary - [[NaSTA 2023]]


==Origins==
==Origins==
Joe first encountered YSTV in V-Bar whilst they were filming [[Zoe and Johnny's Drunk Diaries]]. After attending the welcome meeting they soon became hooked on the seductive drug of YSTV. At the Give It a Go session in 2019, Joe was a contestant on the YSTV game show [[Riddle Me This]], winning the show (twice since their original winning answer was deemed to have been "too quick").
[[File:Joes_at_Zoes.jpg|249x249px|thumb|Joe and Joe at Zoe's "Pirates, Priests, Postmen and Pornstars" Party, 2019|alt=|left]]Joe first encountered YSTV in V-Bar whilst they were filming [[Zoe and Johnny's Drunk Diaries]]. After attending the welcome meeting they soon became hooked on the seductive drug of YSTV. At the Give It a Go session in 2019, Joe was a contestant on the YSTV game show [[Riddle Me This]], winning the show (twice since their original winning answer was deemed to have been "too quick").


Shortly after becoming a member of YSTV Joe was one of the members of YSTV to witness the [[Heslington Bank Robbery]] that occurred beneath [[Zoe Dickinson]]'s flat. The event has since been deemed significant as one of the reasons that they were able to integrate with YSTV so quickly.
Shortly after becoming a member of YSTV Joe was one of the members of YSTV to witness the [[Heslington Bank Robbery]] that occurred beneath [[Zoe Dickinson]]'s flat. The event has since been deemed significant as one of the reasons that they were able to integrate with YSTV so quickly.
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[[File:Mari-Joe.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Joe dressed as Mario for the Drunk Mario Kart episode of Boozy Broadcasts]]
[[File:Mari-Joe.jpg|200px|thumb|right|Joe dressed as Mario for the Drunk Mario Kart episode of Boozy Broadcasts]]


Joe's first major producing role was on the Boxing/MMA Fight Night 2019. He co-produced the livestream with [[Zoe Dickinson]], before floor-managing for the stream on the night. Due to changes to fights and unexpected injuries, Joe was forced to think on his feet and find new interviewees quickly throughout the night, in order to keep the show running smoothly. In the aftermath of the stream celebrations were had by way of winning a fight of his own against Zoe and then copious amounts of drinking at Marmite.
Joe's first major producing role was on the Boxing/MMA Fight Night 2019. They co-produced the livestream with [[Zoe Dickinson]], before floor-managing for the stream on the night. Due to changes to fights and unexpected injuries, Joe was forced to think on their feet and find new interviewees quickly throughout the night, in order to keep the show running smoothly. In the aftermath of the stream celebrations were had by way of winning a fight of their own against Zoe and then copious amounts of drinking at Marmite.


Joe's winning streak continued when he won [[YSTV Does Hunted]] Episode 2 with [[Olivia Gibbs]] totally outsmarting all of the hunters, putting all the other huntees to shame and most impressively outrunning [[Matthew Zeffertt]]. Unfortunately, just as all good things must come to an end, so too did Joe's winning streak. On the Drunk Mario Kart edition of [[Boozy Broadcasts]] at the start of second term, Joe (dressed as Mario) played and lost the first race of the night.
Joe's winning streak continued when they won [[YSTV Does Hunted]] Episode 2 with [[Olivia Gibbs]] totally outsmarting all of the hunters, putting all the other huntees to shame and most impressively outrunning [[Matthew Zeffertt]]. Unfortunately, just as all good things must come to an end, so too did Joe's winning streak. On the Drunk Mario Kart edition of [[Boozy Broadcasts]] at the start of second term, Joe (dressed as Mario) played and lost the first race of the night.


At the end of his first term, Joe directed and edited the short film [[Nessie]] (written by one [[Jacob Boyle]]). The film received much critical acclaim (ie the highly critical [[Matthew Zeffertt]] liked it) and there was rapturous applause following it's preview at a YSTV production meeting.
At the end of their first term, Joe directed and edited the short film [[Nessie]] (written by one [[Jacob Boyle]]). The film received much critical acclaim (ie the highly critical [[Matthew Zeffertt]] liked it) and there was rapturous applause following it's preview at a YSTV production meeting.


In second Term Joe continued to take on notable producing roles. He took over as [[Head of Behind the Streams]] and took on several producing roles for [[Elections 2020]]. He solely produced the Debate Night and infamously the stream went flawlessly, never going down once. He then co-produced and floor managed ERN (as well as heading up the Behind the Streams).  
In second Term Joe continued to take on notable producing roles. They took over as [[Head of Behind the Streams]] and took on several producing roles for [[Elections 2020]]. They solely produced the Debate Night and infamously the stream went flawlessly. They then co-produced and floor managed ERN.  


[[File:MMA2020.png|150px|thumb|left|The crew of the MMA 2020 Stream]]
[[File:MMA2020.png|245x245px|thumb|left|The crew of the MMA 2020 Stream]]


Joe's most significant production yet has been the MMA Fight Night 2020. He was on the back foot from the beginning, due to the date of the event clashing with [[Zoe Dickinson]]'s 2nd year film and her stealing nearly all of the potential crew members. Understaffed he soldiered on, organising the rigging of the stream and all the technical aspects himself (to acclaim from Tech Director [[Andrew Waddle]]). The stream itself was a wondrous piece of art. The exceptional quality of filming aided by Joe's directing finesse led to a stream for the ages, lifting the standards for all future boxing streams.
The most significant production of Joe’s first year was the MMA Fight Night 2020. They were on the back foot from the beginning, due to the date of the event clashing with [[Zoe Dickinson]]'s 2nd year film and her stealing nearly all of the potential crew members. Understaffed they soldiered on, organising the rigging of the stream and all the technical aspects themself (to acclaim from Tech Director [[Andrew Waddle]]). The stream itself was a wondrous piece of art. The exceptional quality of filming aided by Joe's directing finesse led to a stream for the ages, lifting the standards for all future boxing streams.


[[File:Working Shark joe.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Joe's Baby Shark Costume]]
Early on in second term, when the news broke that Coronavirus had reached York, Joe was one of the members of YSTV to be interviewed by Sky News. Following the interview, they worked as camera op and editor on a video about the Coronavirus, which was to include interviews with students saying that they didn't think it was anything to worry about. Luckily this video was never released as it turned out that Coronavirus was something to worry about.


Early on in second term, when the news broke that Coronavirus had reached York, Joe was one of the members of YSTV to be interviewed by Sky News. Following the interview, he worked as camera op and editor on a video about the Coronavirus, which was to include interviews with students saying that they didn't think it was anything to worry about. Luckily this video was never released as it turned out that Coronavirus was something to worry about.
Joe also worked on YSTV's [[Come Dine With Me]] primarily Sound Op-ing for two of the episodes and leading the editing of the project too. Although no one asked them, they would have to say the overall quality of the episodes massively improved once he joined the crew.


Joe also worked on YSTV's [[Come Dine With Me]] primarily Sound Op-ing for two of the episodes and leading the editing of the project too. Although no one asked him, he would have to say the overall quality of the episodes massively improved once he joined the crew.
[[File:Working Shark joe.jpg|150px|thumb|right|Joe's Baby Shark Costume]]


At the end of second term, Joe and [[Caroline Preynat-Viero]] hosted the infamous [[Baby Shark Party]]. It was an insane night that will be hailed for decades as something that no one really knows quite why it happened or indeed what actually happened there. Joe put excessive amounts of producing into the event, ordering decorations and organising a session of "Sharks and Crafts," in which people could create their own shark costumes or decorations for the event.  
At the end of second term, Joe and [[Caroline Preynat-Viero]] hosted the infamous [[Baby Shark Party]]. It was an insane night that will be hailed for decades as something that no one really knows quite why it happened or indeed what actually happened there. Joe put excessive amounts of producing into the event, ordering decorations and organising a session of "Sharks and Crafts," in which people could create their own shark costumes or decorations for the event.  
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Throughout second term, Joe was forced to take on roles usually completed by the committee due to members being absent, this included running Writer's Room and Production Meetings.
Throughout second term, Joe was forced to take on roles usually completed by the committee due to members being absent, this included running Writer's Room and Production Meetings.


Joe had many things planned for his Third Term as YSTV including productions that were postponed, or adapted into alternative projects or all together scrapped due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and the imposed lockdown. Most significantly he was supposed to begin his pet project the [[YSTVCU]]. Due to this Joe became involved with several of the Quarantine shows that were produced from home such as [[Quarantine Weekly]], Riddle Riddle (which was never actually made) and Animated short stories (which is coming eventually!!!).
Joe had many things planned for their Third Term at YSTV including productions that were postponed, or adapted into alternative projects or all together scrapped due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and the imposed lockdown. Most significantly they were supposed to begin their pet project the [[YSTVCU]]. Due to this Joe became involved with several of the Quarantine shows that were produced from home such as [[Quarantine Weekly]], Riddle Riddle (which was never actually made) and Animated short stories (which also never reached completion).


At the 2020 Elections, Joe won the role of [[Head of Marketing]] becoming the first to do so. He quickly began to develop YSTV's social media presence, by increasing the regularity of posting and ensuring the online branding was consistent. Alongside [[Ben Allen]] he revamped YSTV's entire online branding, unifying several styles to make everything consistent across platforms. (See [[YSTV Branding 2020]].)
At the 2020 Elections, Joe won the role of [[Head of Marketing]] becoming the first to do so. They quickly began to develop YSTV's social media presence, by increasing the regularity of posting and ensuring the online branding was consistent. Alongside [[Ben Allen]] they revamped YSTV's entire online branding, unifying several styles to make everything consistent across platforms. (See [[YSTV Branding 2020]].)


==Second Year==
==Second Year==
[[File:Celebrating NaSTA 2020.jpg|left|thumb|220x220px|Celebrating NaSTA 2020 at [[Zoë Dickinson]]'s house]]
In Joe's second year, beginning as [[Head of Marketing]], they completed the [[YSTV Branding 2020]] and implemented it for welcome week 2020. Along with that, they worked on the preparations for the [[Freshers 2020|Freshers Stream 2020]], along with creating all the marketing assets for it.
Also during the first term, they began work on an Untitled Quarantine Weekly Sequel Show (which later became [[Oranges and Lemons]], alongside [[Zoe Dickinson]]). The plan was for it to operate bi-weekly beginning from Week 5 and run initially until Week 11 of term 1. The first episode, which was a Halloween themed episode, debuted to much success. Trying to keep the show running often became difficult due to the fact that a second coronavirus lockdown was introduced after only one episode had gone out. However, with a lot of perseverance, Joe (together with Zoe and many wonderful producers) succeeded in completing the initial run of the show.
[[File:Rhys and Joe at the Charles.jpg|thumb|237x237px|[[Rhys Milling]] and Joe at the Charles]]
In Week 6 of Term 1, Joe was elected as [[Station Director]], following [[Zoe Dickinson]] stepping down the week before. Whilst this was an exciting prospect at first, they were immediately dropped in the deep end. The day after they were elected was Media Committee and two days later a second national lockdown began. Joe very quickly got to terms with the responsibilities entailed in station directing and began attempting to hold everything together as much as they could. Through talking to YUSU, they secured access to the studio for kit distribution and also YSTV were allowed to continue to film outdoors in pairs. Meaning that at least they hadn't failed in their new job within the first two days.


In Joe's second year, beginning as [[Head of Marketing]], he completed the [[YSTV Branding 2020]] and implemented it for welcome week 2020. Along with that, he worked on the preparations for the [[Freshers Stream 2020]], along with creating all the marketing assets for it.
Towards the end of the first term, Joe also began to partake in online live shows, most importantly, [[YSTV on the Rocks]] - which they co-created with Sophie - and producing one final Christmas themed episode of [[Oranges and Lemons]].
[[File:Elections 2021 Aftermath.jpg|left|thumb|204x204px|Elections 2021 Aftermath]]
With second term being entirely online, Joe, alongside newly-elected [[Production Director]] and partner-in-crime, [[Alize Akturk]], began working on developing more online livestreams. [[YSTV on the Rocks]] continued, as well as creating [[Meme Stream Media]] and coming up with the idea for [[Society Scoop]]. The term was mostly dominated by YSTV's coverage of the [[Elections 2021|YUSU Elections 2021]]. This was co-ordinated entirely online, but was a fantastic success. ERN saw a special elections edition of [[YSTV on the Rocks]] featured in the After-Show and saw Joe running around between different places to deliver kit for the night.
[[File:Joe at the Roses Unlocked Opening Ceremony.jpg|thumb|200x200px|Joe at the Roses Unlocked Opening Ceremony]]
The end of second term, Easter Break and the start of third term were all heavily dominated by [[Roses 2021]], officially known as Roses Unlocked. This Roses worked differently from most others, involving digitally assisted fixtures, that took place simultaneously in both York and Lancaster, being linked together by the coverage of YSTV and LA1TV. Joe led the coverage as Roses Lead and headed up the planning and the weekend itself. A gargantuan effort, involving 38 YSTV crew members (only 3 of whom had worked on a Roses before) and ultimately a huge success. Despite some setbacks, with one stream that didn't go live and a key member who dropped out on Saturday morning, Joe worked with the incredible team to hold everything together and ensure that things ran smoothly from that point onwards (which they were mostly successful in doing).
[[File:Roses Unlocked Management Team.jpg|left|thumb|200x200px|Roses Unlocked Management Team]]
Following the Chaos of [[Roses 2021]], Joe then went on an excursion to Surrey for a day to return some hired cameras, only to return home and immediately run AGM of 2021. This event, much to Joe's testament for planning it two days after Roses, lasted less than 2 hours and is very possibly the shortest AGM in YSTV's history.


Also during the first term, he began work on an Untitled Quarantine Weekly Sequel Show (which later became [[Oranges and Lemons]], alongside [[Zoe Dickinson]]). The plan was for it to operate bi-weekly beginning from Week 5 and run initially until Week 11 of term 1. The first episode, which was a Halloween themed episode, debuted to much success. Trying to keep the show running often became difficult due to the fact that a second coronavirus lockdown was introduced after only one episode had gone out. However, with a lot of perseverance, Joe (together with Zoe and many wonderful producers) succeeded in completing the initial run of the show.
In YSTV's 2021 elections, Joe was successfully re-elected as Station Director, making them the fifth to receive a second term. Following re-election, and now a part of [[The Big Five]], Joe set about to bring YSTV back into life as much as possible, with the pandemic at long last gradually thawing. They assisted with the Eurovision after shows, ran the FLOPPYs alongside [[Sophie Bolwell-Davies]], and produced YSTV's coverage of the [[Love York Awards]]. It was at the Love York Awards that YSTV won Student Group of the Year, which is still perhaps Joe's proudest achievement. They also won Highly Commended for Best Sport Journalist at the Colours Ball for their work on Roses Unlocked.


In Week 6 of Term 1, Joe was elected as [[Station Director]], following [[Zoe Dickinson]] stepping down the week before. Whilst this was an exciting prospect at first, he was immediately dropped in the deep end. The day after he was elected was Media Committee and two days later a second national lockdown began. Joe very quickly got to terms with the responsibilities entailed in station directing and began attempting to hold everything together as much as he could. Through talking to YUSU, he secured access to the studio for kit distribution and also YSTV were allowed to continue to film outdoors in pairs. Meaning that at least he hadn't failed in his new job within the first two days.
As the year came to an end, Joe could not have been prouder with what YSTV had been able to achieve in a year that saw it face so many difficulties. The resilience of his incredible team became particularly clear as they and [[Max Roach]] co-ordinated NaSTA entries over the summer break.


Towards the end of the first term, Joe also began to partake in online live shows, most importantly, [[YSTV on the Rocks]] - which he co-created with Sophie and producing one final Christmas themed episode of [[Oranges and Lemons]].
Towards the end of the Summer, Joe began work on the [[Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister]] as Director of Photography.


With second term being entirely online, Joe, alongside newly-elected [[Production Director]] and partner-in-crime, [[Alize Akturk]], began working on developing more online livestreams. [[YSTV on the Rocks]] continued, as well as creating [[Meme Stream Media]] and coming up with the idea for [[Society Scoop]]. The term was mostly dominated by YSTV's coverage of the [[YUSU]] [[Elections 2021]]. This was co-ordinated entirely online, but was a fantastic success. ERN saw a special elections edition of [[YSTV on the Rocks]] featured in the After-Show and saw Joe running around between different places to deliver kit for the night.
[[File:Image from iOS.jpg|197x197px|thumb|Joe and Alize filming the Anne Lister Documentary at Shibden Hall|alt=]]


[[File:Image from iOS.jpg|300px|thumb|left|Joe and Alize filming the Anne Lister Documentary at Shibden Hall]]
==Third Year==


The end of second term, Easter Break and the start of third term were all heavily dominated by [[Roses 2021]], officially known as Roses Unlocked. This Roses worked differently from most others, involving digitally assisted fixtures, that took place simultaneously in both York and Lancaster, being linked together by the coverage of YSTV and LA1TV. Joe led the coverage as Roses Lead and headed up the planning and the weekend itself. A gargantuan effort, involving 38 YSTV crew members (only 3 of whom had worked on a Roses before) and ultimately a huge success. Despite some setbacks, with one stream that didn't go live and a key member who dropped out on Saturday morning, Joe worked with the incredible team to hold everything together and ensure that things ran smoothly from that point onwards (which he was mostly successful in doing).
First Term:
[[File:Meeting Sally Wainwright.jpg|left|thumb|95x95px|Meeting Sally Wainwright]]
Anne Lister


Following the Chaos of [[Roses 2021]], Joe then went on an excursion to Surrey for a day to return some hired cameras, only to return home and immediately run AGM of 2021. This event, much to Joe's testament for planning it two days after Roses, lasted less than 2 hours and is very possibly the shortest AGM in YSTV's history.
Freshers
 
Return to activity
 
TV on the Radio
 
Attending NaSTA in Manchester
 
Christmas Livestream
 
Second Term:
[[File:Rhys, Joe and Alize at NaSTA 2021.jpg|thumb|63x63px|Rhys, Joe and Alize at NaSTA 2021]]
Running to be a Sabb
[[File:Radford4Activities.jpg|left|thumb|102x102px|Radford4Activities]]
Year 6 Disco
 
Student Centre
 
Third Term:
 
Hosting NaSTA


In YSTV's 2021 elections, Joe was successfully re-elected as Station Director, making him the 5th SD to receive a second term. Following re-election, and now a part of [[The Big Five]], Joe set about to bring YSTV back into life as much as possible, with the pandemic at long last gradually thawing. He assisted with the Eurovision after shows, ran the FLOPPYs alongside [[Sophie Bolwell-Davies]], and produced YSTV's coverage of the [[Love York Awards]]. It was at the Love York Awards that YSTV won Student Group of the Year, which is still perhaps Joe's proudest achievement. He also won Highly Commended for Best Sport Journalist at the Colours Ball for his work on Roses Unlocked.
Premiering Anne Lister
[[File:FFAW Halifax Screening.jpg|thumb|110x110px|FFAW Halifax Screening]]
Roses 2022
[[File:Roses 2022 Team.jpg|left|thumb|76x76px|Roses 2022 Team]]
AGM
[[File:Joe and Alize at Summer Ball 2022.jpg|thumb|124x124px|Joe and Alize at Summer Ball 2022]]
Stepping down as SD
[[File:Chaos at Love York Awards 2022.jpg|left|thumb|91x91px|Chaos at Love York Awards 2022]]
Awards Season


As the year came to an end, Joe could not have been prouder with what YSTV had been able to achieve in a year that saw it face so many difficulties. The resilience of his incredible team became particularly clear as he and [[Max Roach]] co-ordinated NaSTA entries over the summer break.
Election to NaSTA Exec


Towards the end of the Summer, Joe began work on the Anne Lister Documentary as Director of Photography.
== Alumni ==
After graduating University, Joe continued to visit York regularly for the next year. Joe was always eager to come back to visit YSTV to see how the next generation were getting on (as well as occasionally getting dragged into helping with something). They couldn't be prouder of the work that [[Meg Maguire]], [[Liv Woodward]], [[Max Roach]] and [[Beth Marsch]] in particular were doing running YSTV after them.


==Third Year==
They received a job offer from [[Edwin Barnes]], who they had met whilst running YSTV, and began to work for Moorhen Media. Moorhen Media was in many ways a direct result of YSTV with all three employees when Joe joined (the other being [[Pete Bowles]] of lighting rig fame) having been the Station Director of YSTV at one time or another.
[[File:Joe Presenting Best Comedy at NaSTA 2023.jpg|thumb|80x80px|Joe Presenting Best Comedy at NaSTA 2023]]
[[File:Joe and Beth at NaSTA 2023.jpg|left|thumb|93x93px|Joe and Beth at NaSTA 2023]]
In November 2022, the whole Moorhen Media team, along with a plethora of other alumni, headed back to York for the 55th anniversary celebrations. Joe in particular got very involved with the 48 hour livestream that took place over the weekend - producing several segments and also having a date with them sold for charity (the lucky winner of that date was [[Matthew Zeffertt]] - the date still has yet to take place).


Ongoing...
The following year in April 2023, Joe joined the next generation of YSTV in attending NaSTA 2023 at Ravensbourne University. Despite being NaSTA's secretary, they spent the majority of the Weekend with YSTV, catching up with old friends and making some new ones too. They were very proud to take home the Silver Award for Event Coverage for their work on [[Roses 2022]] and the Gold Award for Best Documentary for [[Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister]]. Later that same month Joe returned to YSTV once again to lend a hand with [[Roses 2023]], getting to experience a proper home Roses for the first time.


==Productions==
==Productions==
'''YEAR 1'''
 
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'''YEAR 2'''
==== '''Year 2 - 2020/2021''' ====
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| [[The Forest: YSTV Reports]]
| [[The Forest|The Forest: YSTV Reports]]
| Camera-Op / Editor
| Camera-Op / Editor
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vaacQ6S1JQ
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vaacQ6S1JQ
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| scope="row"| 31
| [[Freshers Round-Up 2020]]
| [[Freshers 2020|Freshers Round-Up 2020]]
| Sound-Op / Camera-Op / Social Media Coordinator
| Sound-Op / Camera-Op / Social Media Coordinator
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL4zw3-LwCk
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL4zw3-LwCk
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| YSTV Welcome Video (60s NaSTA Edition)
| [[NaSTA 2020|YSTV Welcome Video]] (60s NaSTA Edition)
| Editor
| Editor
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|  
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| [[Oranges and Lemons]] Episode 3: 'Bacon and Beans'
| [[Oranges and Lemons]] Episode 3: 'Spaghetti and Hoops'
| Editor / Executive Producer
| Editor / Executive Producer
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FSclTda5kY
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FSclTda5kY
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| [[YSTV eSports]] Party Games
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV eSports Party Games]]
| Contestant
| Contestant
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nka0oeMmJ8
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nka0oeMmJ8
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| [[Love York Awards 2021]]
| [[Love York Awards (Coverage)|Love York Awards 2021]]
| Producer
| Producer
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjXgSd50qTA
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjXgSd50qTA
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| [[YSTV Reports: What Were You Wearing]]
| [[YSTV Reports|YSTV Reports: What Were You Wearing]]
| Runner
| Runner
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDRno0ZblbY
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDRno0ZblbY
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'''YEAR 3'''
==== '''Year 3 - 2021/2022''' ====
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| [[Fit for Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister]]
| [[Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister|Fit for Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister]]
| Director of Photography / Editor
| Director of Photography / Editor
|  
|  
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| [[Freshers 2021 - Sophie @ Salvos]]
| [[Freshers 2021|Freshers 2021 - Sophie @ Salvos]]
| Sound Op / Editor
| Sound Op / Editor
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKVHCsccPNQ
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKVHCsccPNQ
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| scope="row"| 59
| [[Vanbrugh Paradise Festival]]
| [[Freshers 2021|Vanbrugh Paradise Festival]]
| Producer / Camera Op
| Producer / Camera Op
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MuA5Nd_IBw
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MuA5Nd_IBw
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| scope="row"| 60
| [[Freshers 2021 Livestream]]
| [[Freshers 2021|Freshers 2021 Livestream]]
| VT Lead / Roaming Reporter
| VT Lead / Roaming Reporter
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lXcOttrhXQ
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lXcOttrhXQ
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| scope="row"| 61
| scope="row"| 61
| [[YUSU Comedy Night]]
| [[Freshers 2021|YUSU Comedy Night]]
| Sound Op
| Sound Op
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1bhq1bNrU
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1bhq1bNrU
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| scope="row"| 62
| [[Technical Stage Services Ad]]
| [[Freshers 2021|Technical Stage Services Ad]]
| Camera Op / Sound Op
| Camera Op / Sound Op
|  
|  
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| scope="row"| 63
| scope="row"| 63
| [[Freshers Festival]]
| [[Freshers 2021|Freshers Festival 2021]]
| Presenter
| Presenter
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPJ3RxcoXH8
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPJ3RxcoXH8
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| [[YSTV Sport]]: Women's Rugby - York v Glasgow
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV Sport: Women's Rugby - York v Glasgow]]
| Van Driver / Technical Lead
| Van Driver / Technical Lead
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ6dSOGNaaM
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ6dSOGNaaM
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| scope="row"| 69
| [[YSTV Sport]]: Women's Football
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV Sport: Women's Football]]
| Technical Assistant
| Technical Assistant
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhktT_oVsu0
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhktT_oVsu0
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| NaSTA Vlog 2021
| [[NaSTA 2021|NaSTA Vlog 2021]]
| Vlogger
| Vlogger
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| [[YSTV Sport]]: American Football
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV Sport: American Football]]
| Technical Assistant / Van Driver
| Technical Assistant / Van Driver
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| [[YSTV Sport]]: Boxing Fight Night 2021
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV Sport: Boxing Fight Night 2021]]
| Floor Manager
| Floor Manager
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcllbikF4BU
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcllbikF4BU
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| Courtyard's 13th Birthday
| [[The Courtyard|Courtyard's 13th Birthday]]
| Producer
| Producer
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQsvoyDowE
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQsvoyDowE
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| scope="row"| 82
| Yindoors 2022
| [[Yindoors 2022]]
| Technical Assistant / Camera Op
| Technical Assistant / Camera Op
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bJpQDEoFo
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bJpQDEoFo
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| [[YSTV Sport]]: Volleyball
| [[YSTV Sport|YSTV Sport: Volleyball]]
| Technical Assistant
| Technical Assistant
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uyvKj6zPyo
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uyvKj6zPyo
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| Giant Canvas Balloon Painting
| [[YSTV Reports|YSTV Reports: Giant Canvas Balloon Painting]]
| Dart Thrower
| Dart Thrower
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| Boxing Fight Night - Spring 2022
| [[YSTV Sport|Boxing Fight Night - Spring 2022]]
| Producer / Director
| Producer / Director
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIbLk-tXurU
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIbLk-tXurU
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| College Varsity 2022 - Studio
| [[YSTV Sport|College Varsity 2022 - Studio]]
| Presenter
| Presenter
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2b6xFsHBnc
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2b6xFsHBnc
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| MMA Face-off VT
| [[YSTV Sport|MMA Face-off VT]]
| Camera Op
| Camera Op
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| MMA Fight Night - Spring 2022
| [[YSTV Sport|MMA Fight Night - Spring 2022]]
| Tech Assistant
| Tech Assistant
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEChLPPfW4
| https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEChLPPfW4
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| NaSTA 2022 Livestream
| [[NaSTA 2022|NaSTA 2022 Livestream]]
| Executive Producer
| Executive Producer
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| Roses 2022  
| [[Roses 2022]]
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| YSTV Lead
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| [[YSTV Reports|YSTV Reports: Anne Lister Documentary Premiere]]
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| End of Year Livestream Stream
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|Hand Sanitiser Review
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|Pizza Parlours of York
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==== '''As Alumni''' ====
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|[[Freshers 2022|Freshers Festival 2022]]
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|https://youtu.be/eQUMoSsJb94
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|[[55th Anniversary - 48 Hour Livestream]]
| Producer / Presenter / Contestant
| https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLluD9z3R1smfXOTvFMAJri2Rlbx-j1nXn
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|107
|Untitled.Mov Episode 6
|Sound Op
|https://www.youtube.com/live/DwZ_1pdl2lE?feature=share
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|108
|[[Elections 2023|YUSU Elections Debate Night 2023]]
|Emergency Tech Assistant
|https://www.youtube.com/live/eA_eZ2a5aG8?feature=share
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|109
|[[NaSTA 2023|NaSTA 2023 Vlog]]
|Vlogee
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|110
|[[Roses 2023]]
|Tech Assistant
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==Once Planned, But Long Abandoned Productions==
==Once Planned, But Long Abandoned Productions==


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Where Are They Now?
Where Are They Now?


[[File:Joes_at_Zoes.jpg|1000px|thumb|center|Joe and Joe at Zoe's "Pirates, Priests, Postmen and Pornstars" Party, 2019]]
To My Ghosts of York

Latest revision as of 15:59, 19 April 2023

Joe Radford
"Joeseph Raddersford"
Joe at Halloween.jpg
Years Active 2019 – 2022
Positions Held
Station Director
Head of Marketing
Head of Behind the Streams
NaSTA Secretary
Notable Works
Nessie
Oranges and Lemons
YSTV on the Rocks
Meme Stream Media
Roses Unlocked
Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister
Roses 2022
FLOPPYs Won:
The Anastasia Arsentyeva Award for the Best Hat Collection
Most Inconsistent Camera / Battery Charger
Biggest Menace Sponsored by Marmite Mega Weekend
HometownNottingham
Current LocationLondon
DegreesBA History
AllegianceSmoker's Corner


Joe Radford has been an active member of YSTV from 2019 until 2022. In their first year, they were generally known for being a regular presence at Writer's Room, winning YSTV Does Hunted episode 2 and co-creating of the infamous Baby Shark Party. Their constant presence in YSTV during first year led many fellow freshers to believe they were actually a second or third year.

Later in their time at York, they were best known for running YSTV during a large portion of the Covid-19 Pandemic, as well as in the transition back to in-person activity. They had two terms as Station Director, first being elected in Winter Term of 2020, following Zoe Dickinson stepping down. Upon being re-elected in 2021, Joe became the fifth Station Director to have a second term.

Under Joe, YSTV survived a period of extreme turmoil and upheaval. At a time when many student tv stations collapsed, YSTV was able to keep going and create new foundations when regular activity resumed. Although it may seem a bit dramatic to say, it is entirely possible YSTV wouldn’t have made it through the Covid-19 pandemic without Joe.

Alongside the serious business of running YSTV, Joe also became known as an infamous fan of Timewarp and Marmite, advocating for them at every opportunity and tearing up the dance floor with Rhys Milling at either event whenever possible.


Skills

  • Producing
  • Directing
  • Camera Operation
  • Sound Operating
  • Post-Production
  • Livestream Teching
  • Not doing their degree
  • Knowing too much about comics
  • Organising amazing Shark Themed Parties
  • Wiki article editing
  • Fixing Roses-related issues as they occur
  • Sorting out merch disputes that have been ongoing for 4 years
  • Banging on about Hot dogs

Awards

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YSTV Gang and Awards at LYAs 2021

2020

  • The Anastasia Arsentyeva Award for the Best Hat Collection - FLOPPYs 2020

2021

2022

2023

Origins

Joe and Joe at Zoe's "Pirates, Priests, Postmen and Pornstars" Party, 2019

Joe first encountered YSTV in V-Bar whilst they were filming Zoe and Johnny's Drunk Diaries. After attending the welcome meeting they soon became hooked on the seductive drug of YSTV. At the Give It a Go session in 2019, Joe was a contestant on the YSTV game show Riddle Me This, winning the show (twice since their original winning answer was deemed to have been "too quick").

Shortly after becoming a member of YSTV Joe was one of the members of YSTV to witness the Heslington Bank Robbery that occurred beneath Zoe Dickinson's flat. The event has since been deemed significant as one of the reasons that they were able to integrate with YSTV so quickly.

Early on in their YSTV career, Joe also participated in a trip to Brimham Rocks, when Olivia famously crashed the Van on the way home. It was also on this trip that they found out that Rhys Milling was welsh, a revelation that would have ramifications over the remainder of their time at York (and seemingly long after that too).

First Year

Joe dressed as Mario for the Drunk Mario Kart episode of Boozy Broadcasts

Joe's first major producing role was on the Boxing/MMA Fight Night 2019. They co-produced the livestream with Zoe Dickinson, before floor-managing for the stream on the night. Due to changes to fights and unexpected injuries, Joe was forced to think on their feet and find new interviewees quickly throughout the night, in order to keep the show running smoothly. In the aftermath of the stream celebrations were had by way of winning a fight of their own against Zoe and then copious amounts of drinking at Marmite.

Joe's winning streak continued when they won YSTV Does Hunted Episode 2 with Olivia Gibbs totally outsmarting all of the hunters, putting all the other huntees to shame and most impressively outrunning Matthew Zeffertt. Unfortunately, just as all good things must come to an end, so too did Joe's winning streak. On the Drunk Mario Kart edition of Boozy Broadcasts at the start of second term, Joe (dressed as Mario) played and lost the first race of the night.

At the end of their first term, Joe directed and edited the short film Nessie (written by one Jacob Boyle). The film received much critical acclaim (ie the highly critical Matthew Zeffertt liked it) and there was rapturous applause following it's preview at a YSTV production meeting.

In second Term Joe continued to take on notable producing roles. They took over as Head of Behind the Streams and took on several producing roles for Elections 2020. They solely produced the Debate Night and infamously the stream went flawlessly. They then co-produced and floor managed ERN.

The crew of the MMA 2020 Stream

The most significant production of Joe’s first year was the MMA Fight Night 2020. They were on the back foot from the beginning, due to the date of the event clashing with Zoe Dickinson's 2nd year film and her stealing nearly all of the potential crew members. Understaffed they soldiered on, organising the rigging of the stream and all the technical aspects themself (to acclaim from Tech Director Andrew Waddle). The stream itself was a wondrous piece of art. The exceptional quality of filming aided by Joe's directing finesse led to a stream for the ages, lifting the standards for all future boxing streams.

Early on in second term, when the news broke that Coronavirus had reached York, Joe was one of the members of YSTV to be interviewed by Sky News. Following the interview, they worked as camera op and editor on a video about the Coronavirus, which was to include interviews with students saying that they didn't think it was anything to worry about. Luckily this video was never released as it turned out that Coronavirus was something to worry about.

Joe also worked on YSTV's Come Dine With Me primarily Sound Op-ing for two of the episodes and leading the editing of the project too. Although no one asked them, they would have to say the overall quality of the episodes massively improved once he joined the crew.

Joe's Baby Shark Costume

At the end of second term, Joe and Caroline Preynat-Viero hosted the infamous Baby Shark Party. It was an insane night that will be hailed for decades as something that no one really knows quite why it happened or indeed what actually happened there. Joe put excessive amounts of producing into the event, ordering decorations and organising a session of "Sharks and Crafts," in which people could create their own shark costumes or decorations for the event.

Throughout second term, Joe was forced to take on roles usually completed by the committee due to members being absent, this included running Writer's Room and Production Meetings.

Joe had many things planned for their Third Term at YSTV including productions that were postponed, or adapted into alternative projects or all together scrapped due to the outbreak of Coronavirus and the imposed lockdown. Most significantly they were supposed to begin their pet project the YSTVCU. Due to this Joe became involved with several of the Quarantine shows that were produced from home such as Quarantine Weekly, Riddle Riddle (which was never actually made) and Animated short stories (which also never reached completion).

At the 2020 Elections, Joe won the role of Head of Marketing becoming the first to do so. They quickly began to develop YSTV's social media presence, by increasing the regularity of posting and ensuring the online branding was consistent. Alongside Ben Allen they revamped YSTV's entire online branding, unifying several styles to make everything consistent across platforms. (See YSTV Branding 2020.)

Second Year

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Celebrating NaSTA 2020 at Zoë Dickinson's house

In Joe's second year, beginning as Head of Marketing, they completed the YSTV Branding 2020 and implemented it for welcome week 2020. Along with that, they worked on the preparations for the Freshers Stream 2020, along with creating all the marketing assets for it.

Also during the first term, they began work on an Untitled Quarantine Weekly Sequel Show (which later became Oranges and Lemons, alongside Zoe Dickinson). The plan was for it to operate bi-weekly beginning from Week 5 and run initially until Week 11 of term 1. The first episode, which was a Halloween themed episode, debuted to much success. Trying to keep the show running often became difficult due to the fact that a second coronavirus lockdown was introduced after only one episode had gone out. However, with a lot of perseverance, Joe (together with Zoe and many wonderful producers) succeeded in completing the initial run of the show.

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Rhys Milling and Joe at the Charles

In Week 6 of Term 1, Joe was elected as Station Director, following Zoe Dickinson stepping down the week before. Whilst this was an exciting prospect at first, they were immediately dropped in the deep end. The day after they were elected was Media Committee and two days later a second national lockdown began. Joe very quickly got to terms with the responsibilities entailed in station directing and began attempting to hold everything together as much as they could. Through talking to YUSU, they secured access to the studio for kit distribution and also YSTV were allowed to continue to film outdoors in pairs. Meaning that at least they hadn't failed in their new job within the first two days.

Towards the end of the first term, Joe also began to partake in online live shows, most importantly, YSTV on the Rocks - which they co-created with Sophie - and producing one final Christmas themed episode of Oranges and Lemons.

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Elections 2021 Aftermath

With second term being entirely online, Joe, alongside newly-elected Production Director and partner-in-crime, Alize Akturk, began working on developing more online livestreams. YSTV on the Rocks continued, as well as creating Meme Stream Media and coming up with the idea for Society Scoop. The term was mostly dominated by YSTV's coverage of the YUSU Elections 2021. This was co-ordinated entirely online, but was a fantastic success. ERN saw a special elections edition of YSTV on the Rocks featured in the After-Show and saw Joe running around between different places to deliver kit for the night.

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Joe at the Roses Unlocked Opening Ceremony

The end of second term, Easter Break and the start of third term were all heavily dominated by Roses 2021, officially known as Roses Unlocked. This Roses worked differently from most others, involving digitally assisted fixtures, that took place simultaneously in both York and Lancaster, being linked together by the coverage of YSTV and LA1TV. Joe led the coverage as Roses Lead and headed up the planning and the weekend itself. A gargantuan effort, involving 38 YSTV crew members (only 3 of whom had worked on a Roses before) and ultimately a huge success. Despite some setbacks, with one stream that didn't go live and a key member who dropped out on Saturday morning, Joe worked with the incredible team to hold everything together and ensure that things ran smoothly from that point onwards (which they were mostly successful in doing).

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Roses Unlocked Management Team

Following the Chaos of Roses 2021, Joe then went on an excursion to Surrey for a day to return some hired cameras, only to return home and immediately run AGM of 2021. This event, much to Joe's testament for planning it two days after Roses, lasted less than 2 hours and is very possibly the shortest AGM in YSTV's history.

In YSTV's 2021 elections, Joe was successfully re-elected as Station Director, making them the fifth to receive a second term. Following re-election, and now a part of The Big Five, Joe set about to bring YSTV back into life as much as possible, with the pandemic at long last gradually thawing. They assisted with the Eurovision after shows, ran the FLOPPYs alongside Sophie Bolwell-Davies, and produced YSTV's coverage of the Love York Awards. It was at the Love York Awards that YSTV won Student Group of the Year, which is still perhaps Joe's proudest achievement. They also won Highly Commended for Best Sport Journalist at the Colours Ball for their work on Roses Unlocked.

As the year came to an end, Joe could not have been prouder with what YSTV had been able to achieve in a year that saw it face so many difficulties. The resilience of his incredible team became particularly clear as they and Max Roach co-ordinated NaSTA entries over the summer break.

Towards the end of the Summer, Joe began work on the Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister as Director of Photography.

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Joe and Alize filming the Anne Lister Documentary at Shibden Hall

Third Year

First Term:

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Meeting Sally Wainwright

Anne Lister

Freshers

Return to activity

TV on the Radio

Attending NaSTA in Manchester

Christmas Livestream

Second Term:

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Rhys, Joe and Alize at NaSTA 2021

Running to be a Sabb

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Radford4Activities

Year 6 Disco

Student Centre

Third Term:

Hosting NaSTA

Premiering Anne Lister

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FFAW Halifax Screening

Roses 2022

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Roses 2022 Team

AGM

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Joe and Alize at Summer Ball 2022

Stepping down as SD

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Chaos at Love York Awards 2022

Awards Season

Election to NaSTA Exec

Alumni

After graduating University, Joe continued to visit York regularly for the next year. Joe was always eager to come back to visit YSTV to see how the next generation were getting on (as well as occasionally getting dragged into helping with something). They couldn't be prouder of the work that Meg Maguire, Liv Woodward, Max Roach and Beth Marsch in particular were doing running YSTV after them.

They received a job offer from Edwin Barnes, who they had met whilst running YSTV, and began to work for Moorhen Media. Moorhen Media was in many ways a direct result of YSTV with all three employees when Joe joined (the other being Pete Bowles of lighting rig fame) having been the Station Director of YSTV at one time or another.

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Joe Presenting Best Comedy at NaSTA 2023
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Joe and Beth at NaSTA 2023

In November 2022, the whole Moorhen Media team, along with a plethora of other alumni, headed back to York for the 55th anniversary celebrations. Joe in particular got very involved with the 48 hour livestream that took place over the weekend - producing several segments and also having a date with them sold for charity (the lucky winner of that date was Matthew Zeffertt - the date still has yet to take place).

The following year in April 2023, Joe joined the next generation of YSTV in attending NaSTA 2023 at Ravensbourne University. Despite being NaSTA's secretary, they spent the majority of the Weekend with YSTV, catching up with old friends and making some new ones too. They were very proud to take home the Silver Award for Event Coverage for their work on Roses 2022 and the Gold Award for Best Documentary for Fit For Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister. Later that same month Joe returned to YSTV once again to lend a hand with Roses 2023, getting to experience a proper home Roses for the first time.

Productions

Year 1 - 2019/2020

# Show Position Link
Autumn Term
1 Riddle Me This Contestant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sXhld6QdfPw
2 YOU ROCK! (YSTV goes to Brimham Rocks) Trip Participant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D_mng9ts0-Q
3 Boozy Broadcasts: Drunk Werewolves Spectator / Pizza Runner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSlelpkqChI
4 Boxing VT Producer / Camera Op / Editor
5 MMA VT Producer / Camera Op / Editor
6 Boxing/MMA Fight Night 2019 Producer / Floor Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eRz0dU70zqg
7 YSTV does Hunted - Episode 2 Huntee / Winner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gBU4o1m4DNg
8 Beautiful Surround Sound Christmas Choir Producer / Camera Op https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/733807077030188/
9 Christian Union's Carols at the Minster Producer / Camera Op https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/501044430512505/
10 Nessie Director / Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfbzLg_5zMM
Spring Term
11 Pick Me Up Theatre: Scrooge Editor
12 Boozy Broadcasts: Drunk Mario Kart Drunk Driver https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T3zVskDeFRw
13 Vice-Chancellor's Statement on Coronavirus Camera Op / Editor https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/224517325216962/
14 Mark Laity Interview Editor https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/3068691963165162/
15 Come Dine With Me Sound Op / Camera Op / Editor
16 NaSTA 2020 News and Current Affairs Entry Editor
17 Robbing Chloe Sound Editing https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NxkF94vnb_c
18 Free The Flow Camera Op / Editor https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/213104829782024/
19 Debate Night 2020 Producer / Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pt87rz3B-Hw
20 Election Results Night 2020 Producer / Floor Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EiefHTlEbTQ
21 MMA Fight Night 2020 Producer / Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tSani0Jd2WA
Summer Term
22 Baby Shark Party Behind the Streams Producer / Camera Op / Editor
23 Election Results Night 2020 Behind the Streams Producer / Camera Op / Editor
24 Quarantine Weekly Episode 2 Challenge Contestant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFipRXMEfAw
25 Quarantine Weekly Episode 3 Challenge Contestant / Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZ3kvhJZX1g&t=377s
26 Quarantine Weekly Episode 4 Challenge Contestant https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/686719925428851/
26 Quarantine Weekly Episode 5 Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFUh2NPqLs8
27 Quarantine Weekly Episode 6 Judge / Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B94rbCIiFhM&t=1s
28 The 93% Club - Campus News Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ntcRWa_9fcU
29 Our First Day of Freedom Actor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Wa_d6lDrug

Year 2 - 2020/2021

# Show Position Link
Autumn Term
30 The Forest: YSTV Reports Camera-Op / Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6vaacQ6S1JQ
31 Freshers Round-Up 2020 Sound-Op / Camera-Op / Social Media Coordinator https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZL4zw3-LwCk
32 Oranges and Lemons Episode 1: 'Pumpkins and Gourds' Sound-Op / Editor / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF9mFZqnAd8&t=2s
33 Ghostin' Tiktok Ghost / Editor
34 YSTV Welcome Video (60s NaSTA Edition) Editor
35 Oranges and Lemons Episode 2: 'Flesh and Brains' Editor / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_jbb9F0W_k0&t=15s
36 YSTV on the Rocks Episode 1 Presenter https://www.facebook.com/YorkStudentTelevision/videos/1680554962116012/
37 Oranges and Lemons Episode 3: 'Spaghetti and Hoops' Editor / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8FSclTda5kY
38 Oranges and Lemons Episode 4: 'Turkey and Stuffing' Editor / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0p4bK55hBzk
Spring Term
39 YSTV on the Rocks Episode 2 Presenter / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0yHBubTaGMs
40 Meme Stream Media Episode 1 Presenter / Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h0cs6vPG-bs
41 Lockdown Diaries Episode 1 Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tqAJCvIndU
42 YSTV on the Rocks Episode 3 Presenter / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MemFQyID4Ss
43 You Have No Authority Here Actor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sZdZCIf5Dsw
44 YSTV on the Rocks Episode 4 Presenter / Executive Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UZq4I9wjZPw
45 YSTV eSports Party Games Contestant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Nka0oeMmJ8
46 Elections 2021 60 Second Manifestoes Producer
47 Elections 2021 Debate Night Producer https://www.facebook.com/yorkunisu/videos/1920615954765057/
48 Elections 2021 Results Night Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGP8QBEsEqo
49 Elections 2021 ERN: The After Show Presenter of YSTV on the Rocks / Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGP8QBEsEqo
50 Meme Stream Media Episode 2 Presenter / Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T9BcKQmWq4A
Summer Term
51 Roses 2021 (Roses Unlocked) Roses Lead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNXx7CHlpQw&list=PLluD9z3R1smdSqELmxQw5-yrRigKlCLF3
52 Love York Awards 2021 Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kjXgSd50qTA
53 Eurovision Semi-Final After Show Episode 2 Camera Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XARAUOCpuM
54 YSTV Reports: What Were You Wearing Runner https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fDRno0ZblbY

Year 3 - 2021/2022

# Show Position Link
Autumn Term
55 Coffee Shops of York Sound Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8PF41sN4AH4
56 Moving In and Moving On Assistant Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C_EvDFWcN-M
57 Fit for Another World - The Legacy of Anne Lister Director of Photography / Editor
58 Freshers 2021 - Sophie @ Salvos Sound Op / Editor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oKVHCsccPNQ
59 Vanbrugh Paradise Festival Producer / Camera Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0MuA5Nd_IBw
60 Freshers 2021 Livestream VT Lead / Roaming Reporter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4lXcOttrhXQ
61 YUSU Comedy Night Sound Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ns1bhq1bNrU
62 Technical Stage Services Ad Camera Op / Sound Op
63 Freshers Festival 2021 Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPJ3RxcoXH8
64 Riddle Me This (Give it a Go 2021 - 1) Camera Op and Autocue Supervisor https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8D24HjVIUM
65 YSTV Sport: Women's Rugby - York v Glasgow Van Driver / Technical Lead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZ6dSOGNaaM
66 Uni Hacks Episode 1 Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-RhaB-vx1Hk
67 YSTV on the Rocks Episode 5 (Give it a Go Special) Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJMt_1qxiNA
68 How Not To Do It Episode 1 Technical Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGI9wlZjQzM
69 YSTV Sport: Women's Football Technical Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhktT_oVsu0
70 Comedy Soc Presents: Have I Got News for York Technical Lead
71 Meme Stream Media Episode 3 Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWtw5_HmdEw
72 Uni Hacks Episode 2 Producer / Cam Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NafYJh5hDGA
73 NaSTA Vlog 2021 Vlogger
74 How Not To Do It Episode 2 Technical Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6cBPy5k71oE
75 YSTV Sport: American Football Technical Assistant / Van Driver
76 Comedy Soc: Freshers Sketch Show Technical Assistant / Camera Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkXHxbH1CSs
77 YSTV Sport: Boxing Fight Night 2021 Floor Manager https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcllbikF4BU
78 How Not To Do It Episode 3 Producer / Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7PRlPxxrRI
79 How Not To Do It Episode 4 Producer / Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpA7ki8dO3s
80 Christmas Livestream Director / The Queen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XrL8E2RhuVI
Spring Term
81 Courtyard's 13th Birthday Producer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gLQsvoyDowE
82 Yindoors 2022 Technical Assistant / Camera Op https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C9bJpQDEoFo
83 Sweet May: Live at Victoria Vaults (Commercial) Producer
84 A Live From The Apocalypse Producer / Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7FlrDQX75qM
85 YSTV Sport: Volleyball Technical Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uyvKj6zPyo
86 YSTV Reports: Giant Canvas Balloon Painting Dart Thrower
87 ComedySoc: 8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown Tech Assistant / Appearance
88 Boxing Fight Night - Spring 2022 Producer / Director https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zIbLk-tXurU
89 College Varsity 2022 - Studio Presenter https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z2b6xFsHBnc
90 MMA Face-off VT Camera Op
91 ComedySoc: Women & Queer Culture Show Director / Tech Lead https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW5myeG8_jk
92 Battle of the Bands Final 2022 Producer / Camera Op
93 MMA Fight Night - Spring 2022 Tech Assistant https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7rEChLPPfW4
94 NaSTA 2022 Livestream Executive Producer
Summer Term
95 Drunk History: War of the Roses Historian / Producer
96 Roses 2022 YSTV Lead
97 Drunk History: Vikings Producer / Camera Op / Sound Op
98 Summer Ball 2022: Rides Review Presenter
99 Guide to Summer Ball 2022 Presenter
100 YSTV Gives Unsolicited Advice at the YUMAs Interviewee
101 YSTV Reports: Anne Lister Documentary Premiere Interviewee
102 End of Year Livestream Stream Producer / Editor / Guest
103 Hand Sanitiser Review Producer / Presenter
104 Pizza Parlours of York Camera Op / Presenter

As Alumni

# Show Position Link
2022/2023
105 Freshers Festival 2022 Camera Op / Sound Op https://youtu.be/eQUMoSsJb94
106 55th Anniversary - 48 Hour Livestream Producer / Presenter / Contestant https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLluD9z3R1smfXOTvFMAJri2Rlbx-j1nXn
107 Untitled.Mov Episode 6 Sound Op https://www.youtube.com/live/DwZ_1pdl2lE?feature=share
108 YUSU Elections Debate Night 2023 Emergency Tech Assistant https://www.youtube.com/live/eA_eZ2a5aG8?feature=share
109 NaSTA 2023 Vlog Vlogee
110 Roses 2023 Tech Assistant

Once Planned, But Long Abandoned Productions

Joe once hoped to launch the YSTVCU. It would have began with Andy Goes to the Moon and Matt-Man. The two productions were unfortunately postponed due to the pandemic and never quite came to fruition. Other potential YSTVCU films included "Rhys fixing a computer", "Johnny is 3 guys in a trench coat", "Manu opens a hotel" and "Olivia gets banned from Sainsbury's".

Joe once planned to produce YSTV's own version of the show Taskmaster which has been dubbed "Masktaster" to avoid copyright infringement. The show has since been passed on to Freshers who may one day make the show.

Plans for a YSTV show dubbed as CAMP YSTV, that Joe was producing with Olivia Gibbs have been put on hold indefinitely.

Where Are They Now?

To My Ghosts of York

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