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Meet Andrew Horton, CMF's Media Producer

Andrew, tell us about your background:
Since graduating from Falmouth College of Arts in 2004 with a Postgraduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, I've spent all my working career in the media. I've worked for the BBC (as a local reporter and video journalist), 365 Media group (producing and presenting web TV sports bulletins), Premier Media Group (as a producer and newsreader), as well as working in a freelance capacity specialising in web video and communications strategy. It's been a very varied and challenging experience - but great fun!

You recently scooped top prizes at the Jerusalem Awards - what was this for?
Before I joined CMF one of my freelance projects was a Passion Play told over Twitter and Facebook, which ran this Easter. I was the Creative Director and wrote the script for it. It was based on the 'tweets' of nine eyewitnesses to the events of Easter week. Working alongside the Evangelical Alliance and Share Creative, Easter (LIVE) gained over 3,000 followers and was featured in the Daily Telegraph on Easter Saturday. In October we won two Jerusalem Awards, recognising excellence in Christian media. As a team we're now considering how to take the project forward into 2011 and beyond. There's also a Christmas version called 'Natwivity'.

Now what do you hope to bring to the role of CMF Media Producer?
I'm excited by this new position, to enable CMF to maximise its already award winning web presence and content. I know CMF has great ambitions for its media and I'm delighted to be involved in steering this forward. Although I've not come from a medical background (my nearest qualifications are A-Level Biology, Chemistry and Psychology!), I'm beginning to realise how diverse and rich a remit CMF covers. With the current developments in social media platforms (it seems Facebook and Twitter announce some new feature every week!) it's exciting to be reaching new audiences and sharing great content. I'm already producing audio podcasts and planning for a future where CMF has a strong video presence too.

How have you found working at CMF so far?
I must say that the welcome I've had has been terrific. I really appreciate the sense of community and togetherness. Although I'm not a 'morning person' (!), I get a lot out of the Bible studies which start each working day. I've also just come back from a Junior Doctors conference, where I was amused by the medical jokes (despite not really understanding them!), but also really encouraged to meet and speak to people with such a heart for Jesus and medical practice. If I can play a key part in resourcing, networking and inspiring them in their walk, then I would see that as a measure of my success in this role. It's also a privilege - it really is.

For further information:

Steven Fouch (CMF Head of Communications) 020 7234 9668

Media Enquiries:

Alistair Thompson on 07970 162 225

About CMF:

Christian Medical Fellowship (CMF) was founded in 1949 and is an interdenominational organisation with over 5,000 doctors, 900medical and nursing students and 300 nurses and midwives as members in all branches of medicine, nursing and midwifery. A registered charity, it is linked to over 100 similar bodies in other countries throughout the world.

CMF exists to unite Christian healthcare professionals to pursue the highest ethical standards in Christian and professional life and to increase faith in Christ and acceptance of his ethical teaching.