Akin Sofowora

Recruitment and talent management professional with experience in identifying, nurturing, and placing creative and technical talent across the television, film, and commercial industries. Combining business development, recruitment and hands-on creative experience, I understand both the commercial objectives of clients and the creative ambitions of talent. Experienced in relationship management, talent research, client development, and project coordination.

Aiming to help build diverse creative careers while contributing to the growth of an ambitious agency.

Specialist Recruitment Consultant - G2 Recruitment

(2024-06 - 2024-12)

Awarded Rookie of the Month for securing two consecutive placements and winning a new client within one week

• Managed full recruitment lifecycles, sourcing, qualifying and placing specialist candidates internationally
• Conducted executive search and market mapping to build a strong talent pipeline across technical functions
• Managed and updated candidate records using Bullhorn CRM
• Developed and executed targeted B2B marketing and sales campaigns to expand client base
• Proactively networked and generated leads to support both client acquisition and talent placement

Talent Researcher - Gritty Talent

(2022-07 - 2023-05)

• Researched and identified emerging off-screen talent across High-End Television and Unscripted productions.
• Supported executive search projects focused on improving diversity across the UK television industry.
• Interviewed creative professionals and assessed candidate suitability for development schemes.
• Produced talent research and market reports used to inform recruitment strategies.
• Managed Airtable talent databases and coordinated internal talent pipelines.

Videographer & Photographer - Freelance

(2023-11)

• Produced commercial and editorial visual content for musicians, brands and creative professionals.
• Managed projects from concept through delivery while maintaining client relationships and deadlines.
• Developed creative concepts tailored to audience engagement and brand identity.

Production Runner - Love Productions

Great British Bake Off

• Supported production logistics, talent hospitality and behind-the-scenes photography.

Production Intern - Clockwise Film

• Managed camera inventory, assisted with commercial content production and post-production workflows.

Shooting Camera Assistant - Phoenix Television

• Supported documentary production across camera, lighting, logistics and contributor coordination.

BA - Filmmaking - University of the West of England, Bristol (2022-09 - 2023-07)