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| active from = 2022 | | active from = 2022 | ||
| active until = present | | active until = present | ||
| positions = Head of Factual | | positions = Production Director, Head of Factual | ||
}} | | notable works = Let Me Cook, Skill Or Be Skilled, YSTV Reports, Undergrad, The Rundown | ||
|floppys=The Meg and Liv Award for Factory Dweller | |||
The Beth Marsch Award for Doing Everything, Everywhere All At Once | |||
The Oliver Whitmore Award for Doing Their Best At Championing Production Director|degrees=BSc Film and Television Production|allegiance=Production Team}}Alison joined YSTV in January 2023 — later than most of her cohort — but quickly became one of the society’s most active members. Recruited after a message from [[Max Roach]] asking if she could cam-op for [[YSTV Live]], she more or less never left the studio after that. Within weeks she directed [[YSTV Live]] and took on camera roles across major productions including MMA Fight Night, YUSU Elections and Sabbs Come Dancing. | |||
Just under 5 months of joining the society, she was elected unopposed as [[Head of Factual]] for 2023-2024, producing a remarkable volume of reports, somewhat contributing to the 77 daily posting streak. She also restarted the weekly factual meeting - [[FACTory]]. Her work earned her a nomination for Best Production Talent at [[NaSTA 2024]]. | |||
For 2024–2025, Alison was elected [[Production Director]], working closely with [[Sam Rooke]] (a duo jokingly referred to as “the parents of YSTV” that year). Together with their committee, they led the station to winning Gold Best Broadcaster at [[NaSTA 2025]]. Alison also received nominations for Best Contribution to Student Life ([[Love York Awards 2025]]) and Best Contribution to Student Media ([[YUMAs 2025]]). | |||
Throughout her tenure she focused heavily on growing and retaining new members, running a highly successful welcome social during a period without a Social Secretary and developing extensive training resources — from camera workshops to genre-specific producer training and presenter guidelines. Known for “wearing the pants”, she also oversaw changes to YSTV’s production schedule, including shifting YSTV Live from weekly to bi-weekly to improve sustainability. | |||
Notable productions she produced and directed include Pride 2023, too many [[YSTV Reports]], [[Roses 2025]], and one of her favourite works, Rally Against Reform Report, which won Best Feature at the [[YUMAs 2025]]. | |||