Experience

VIBE 107.6 FM

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• General Manager

  • Jan 2020 - Present

• Programme Controller

  • Aug 2017 - Dec 2019

  Main Objectives of Post:• To ensure that the programming is of a consistently high standard • Responsible for all on-air station presentation• Develop the station ‘sound’ using industry best practice to grow the audience and create an environment for driving commercial revenue • Being the first point of contact keeping the station on-air continuously.• Develop the programming objectives of the station • Ensure the station broadcasts to Ofcom requirements and within any necessary guidelinesSpecific Responsibilities:• Manage day to day activities of the programming team providing performance feedback and offering relevant training when required• Manage the Vibe 107.6 schedule and assist Programming Assistants with presenter availability • Work with on-air talent to deliver each show to the correct standards addressing any areas requiring remedial attention, providing regular feedback and invoking any disciplinary action• Interview potential new presenters and producers and co-ordinate training for those that are successful• Manage modifying clocks with in G Selector in response to scheduling requirements• Maintain relationships with contacts in the music industry, manage the sourcing, loading of music and content for the Vibe 107.6 playlists. • Help deliver outside broadcasts or events which Vibe 107.6 FM is involved• Be on call 24/7 for the presenters/producers when there is a technical, programming or studio incident in the studio so that any issues can be quickly resolved• Ensure radio adverts are loaded into Zetta and scheduled into airwaves in line with client arrangements• Work with the commercial team to develop creative and innovative campaigns• Ensure Vibe 107.6 can delivers its key commitments and demonstrate this when required• Maintain awareness of broadcasting regulations/guidelines ensuring programming adheres to relevant standards. Show less

• Assistant Programme Manager

  • Nov 2016 - Jul 2017

  Main Objectives of Post• Support the Programme Manager in ensuring the station’s on air sound meets programming objectives and listener demographics• Be responsible for resolving Zetta, GSelector and Airwaves issues with RCS and keeping the station on air at all times• Manage relevant Programming Assistants to ensure that the programming for show timings and content is accurately maintained. Specific Responsibilities • Ensure scheduling takes place each week and that the correct programming for each show is reflected in the logs• Manage the day to day activities of the Programming Assistants providing feedback on performance• Work with the on air talent to deliver each show to the correct standards addressing any areas requiring remedial attention and provide regular feedback• Assist in modifying clocks with in GSelector in response to scheduling requirements• Assist in the recommendation, sourcing and loading of music and content for all playlists, building relationships with relevant contacts within the music industry• Be responsible for arranging any presenter cover required for the show schedule• Interview potential presenters and producers and co-ordinate training for those that are successful• Help deliver outside broadcasts or events which Vibe 107.6 FM is involved Show less

• Programming Assistant

  • Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

  Main Objectives of the role: • To ensure that the station’s on air sound meets programming objectives and listener demographics.• To ensure that the programming for all show timings is accurately maintained. • Be the technical custodian for Zetta, GSelector and Airwaves.• Assist presenters in using the studios and play out systems. Specific Responsibilities: • Ensure programming for each show is precisely timed through Zetta and plays out accordingly. • Run reports to ensure shows are broadcast as programmed identifying any necessary remedial action.• Be responsible from a technical perspective for Zetta, GSelector and Airwaves becoming the main RCS point of contact.• Assist in modifying clocks with in GSelector in response to scheduling requirements.• Assist in the recommendation, sourcing and loading of music and content for all playlists.• Producing shows when needed. • Work with presenters to ensure the Vibe 107.6 sound is consistently delivered.• Help deliver outside broadcasts or events which Vibe 107.6 FM is involved. • Edit together packages, interviews and station production on Adobe Audition.• To keep across social media each day adding relevant and engaging content and also finding new fresh ways to connect with the audience.• Undertake any ad hoc projects. Show less



talkRADIO

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Mar 2019 - Present

• Assistant Producer

  • Dec 2017 - Jun 2019



Chyron

• United States
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Match Operator

  • Aug 2015 - Present

  We provide graphics solutions and services for enhancing TV and sport, including market leading real time player tracking under the name of Tracab. Our technology has been used in some of the world’s most exciting sporting events including the World Cup, European Cup, Champions League, Premier League, Spanish League, Wimbledon, Formula 1, and NFL. My responsibilities include collecting performance data on all the players and referees in the English Premier League. I am also responsible for working closely with broadcasting companies such as Sky Sports during their live coverage of the EPL. The technology we supply to Sky enables them to carry out live virtual placements of players to use during live games. Other data we record also gets sent to companies such as Opta and the BBC. Show less



JD Wetherspoon

• Bournemouth, United Kingdom

• Bar Associate

  • Jun 2014 - Feb 2016

  Working part-time around my studies at the worlds largest pub chain. Developing my customer service, time management and teamwork skills. Working part-time around my studies at the worlds largest pub chain. Developing my customer service, time management and teamwork skills.



Nerve Radio

• Bournemouth, United Kingdom

• Station Manager

  • Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  I was responsible for being the key link between the professional world and the student station. Managing a team of up to 250 people involved with the station. This included managing the committee, presenters and producers involved with the station. My main ambition when taking on the role was to transform what was a small student radio station into one of the heavyweights battling for Student Radio Association Awards. Secondly, I wanted to make the organisation fun, rewarding and a stepping stone for a professional career. This role has given me the drive and determination to a successful career in the commercial radio industry. I was expected to work closely with the universities student union SUBU and achieve targets set by the communications manager. This included recruiting a new team of volunteers for the year, running on air competitions by creating live reads and editing together packages for promotion on Nerve Radio. Secondly, I had to ensure the station was positively supporting the union with campaigns and events such as the elections and the summer ball. Since undertaking the role Nerve Radio continued its development and soon became one of the best student radio stations under the Student Radio Association membership. In my time managing the station we won six Student Radio Association Awards including Best Entertainment, Best Technical Achievement and Best Female Presenter. We also were nominated for Best Student Chart Show and Best Student Radio Station. Furthermore, we had a record number of applicants wanting to join the station. One of my proudest achievements was when the station moved to a brand new set of studios located in the brand new student union building. Nerve was also 'Highly Recommended' as The Most Improved Student Radio Station at the 2015 I Love Student Radio Awards. Show less



Nerve Media/Students Union at Bournemouth University

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Head of Music

  • Sep 2013 - Jun 2014

  My duties as Head of Music at Nerve Radio was to build and maintain a solid playlist that connected with students at Bournemouth University. By building relationships with record labels and radio promotional companies I was able to keep a refreshed 'daytime' playlist to schedule each week. My responsibilities also included keeping on top of the evening specialised shows. My tasks included checking audio quality of music, editing music on mixed channel editing software such as Adobe Audition. I also uploaded and scheduled the evening shows on the software P Squared Auto Track ready for the presenters to go live. By creating relationships with presenters, producers and record companies I also created opportunities for the station to interview artists and bands. I would confirm the interview then direct the right person to lead the interview. I worked with interviews including Rudimental, Newton Faulkner, High Contrast and Bondax. The experience as Nerve Radio Head of Music has developed my music programming skills to industry standard. Show less



BBC

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 700 & Above Employee

• BBC Radio 1Xtra - Charlies Army

  • Sep 2013 - Oct 2013

  During these 2 months I worked on a 3 week course being trained by the highest standard of BBC producers and presenters including Charlie Sloth, Sarah-Jane Crawford and Mista Jam. The placement was designed to build professional radio skills in production. This lasted three weeks and included a shadowing experience of Charlie Sloths live prime time slot at the BBC studios in Southampton. During the first 2 weeks we was trained working in production teams to build up to the live event 1 Xtra Live in the final week at the Bournemouth BIC. Working in teams we creatively produced packages to play out on BBC Radio 1Xtra. We recorded links, drafted scripts and recorded and edited vox pops to build the promotional material together. Charlie Sloth then spoke to us live on the radio and played the package. During my time with BBC Radio 1XTRA I developed skills including: Working in a production team promoting and pitching ideas to go live on the radio. Being creative and producing content for presenters to air live. Script writing and presenting. Interviewing the live acts performing including Katy B, Ms. Dynamite and Chase & Status. Show less