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Mat Booth
Director, Video - South China Morning Post
Mat Booth is an experienced video professional with a strong background in the digital and broadcast news industry.
During his tenure as Director of Video at South China Morning Post (SCMP), Mat Booth led the transformation of the video team, increasing video consumption from 3 million views to a peak of 310 million views monthly within less than 2.5 years, establishing SCMP as a prominent player in digital video news globally.
His role involved overseeing the production and newsgathering efforts, contributing to the growth and success of SCMP's various distribution platforms.
Apart from his technical expertise, Mat Booth is recognized for his exceptional people management skills, motivational approach, and storytelling abilities, which enabled him to build cohesive and high-performing teams at SCMP and elsewhere.
Mat Booth holds a degree in Broadcasting with History, achieving Second Class Honours, Upper division (2:1) from the University of Leeds.
Prior to his role at SCMP, he held positions as Head of Video, Operations Supervisor, Senior Technical Director, and Editor at CNN, showcasing his extensive experience and proficiency in the news and media industry.
