Producer/Board Ops/Air Talent

• May 2009 - Present

Responsible for the audio content of broadcasts via radio, the internet and other mobile platforms. Involved in the entire process, from generating ideas to managing the audience response after a program. Work with engineers and IT staff to make sure that shows run as planned and that they are tailored to key audience demographics. They may also be responsible for the business and commercial management of a program. Generating and researching ideas for programs and pitching for commissions; developing content, writing material for scripts, bulletins and links; sourcing potential contributors and interviewees; selecting music appropriate to the programs, the audience and the station; producing pre-production briefings for presenters, reporters, technical staff and other contributors; managing the logistics of getting people, resources and equipment together to the right place at the right time; undertaking editing, interviewing and reporting duties as necessary; presenting programs or managing presenters for both pre-recorded and recorded output; checking that copyrights are cleared and understanding media law; converting text, graphics, video and audio files into other formats; contributing to, and making use of, an archive of audio resources which can be re-used; responding to audience feedback, referring on to other departments as necessary; producing and making use of user-generated content; using technology, such as Cool Edit Pro, Pro Tools and Adobe Audition, for editing and production purposes.