Experience

Nation Broadcasting Ltd

• United Kingdom
• Radio and Television Broadcasting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Managing Editor

  • Jul 2022 - Present

  Building a new network of freelance writer/readers to deliver bulletins for Nation Broadcasting group. Building a new network of freelance writer/readers to deliver bulletins for Nation Broadcasting group.



2ZY Limited

• United Kingdom
• Media Production

• Director

  • Mar 2012 - Present

  I left the BBC to launch my own independent radio company. Appeared on and produced conference panels at The Radio Festival (UK), Next Radio (UK) and NAB Europe (Barcelona & Athens). Guest Lecturer at Cardiff School of Journalism and De Montford University, Leicester. May – July 2012: Men’s Hour Series 3 (Tonic for BBC Radio 5 Live) August 2012: Your Story (2ZY for Gaydio) August 2012: Helen and Olly’s Essential Listening (TDC for BBC Radio 5 Live) November 2012: The Story of Blockbuster Games (Wise Buddah for BBC Radio 1) Jan 2013 – Sep 2014: HYPE, Request Show, Igloo House (National Prison Radio) May – July 2013: Bump Club (Sparklab for BBC Radio 5 Live) June 2013: Sacred Sounds podcasts (2ZY for Manchester International Festival) November 2013: The Story of Trock (2ZY for BBC Radio 1) March 2014: My First Vote (Savvy Productions for BBC Radio 1) May – July 2014: Clueless Series 1 (2ZY for BBC Radio Wales) July 2014: Staying Out (PRA Productions for BBC Radio 1) May – Aug 2015: Clueless Series 2 (2ZY for BBC Radio Wales) Sep - Dec 2015: BBC Make It Digital Ones to Watch (2ZY for BBC Radio 5 live) Jan - Sep 2016: YO Takeover on the Road (2ZY for Prison Radio Association) May - Aug 2016: Clueless Series 3 (2ZY for BBC Radio Wales) Aug 2016: The Rhyl Thing (2ZY for BBC Radio Wales) April 2017 - March 2020: Producer of The Big Issue in the North podcast. Aug 2017: The Story of LGBT Wales (2ZY/Gaydio Productions for BBC Radio Wales) Jan - Aug 2018: Producer, Knock Knock (BBC English Regions comedy podcast) June - Aug 2019: Think Like A Spy (Producer - TBI Media for Audible) Sep - Nov 2019: The XS Manchester Music Tour (2ZY/Audio Content Fund for Communicorp) Jun - Aug 2020: UK Radio Pride (2ZY/Audio Content Fund for Gaydio, Pride Radio and Juice 1038 Belfast) November 2020-: Consultancy for Radio Dabanga (broadcasting to Sudan from Amsterdam) Jan 2021 -: Producer and Presenter, Podcast Radio Show less



96.5 Bolton FM

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

• Programme Manager

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  Responsible for development of programming at Bolton's community radio station, Bolton FM. Responsible for development of programming at Bolton's community radio station, Bolton FM.



Manchester Guided Tours

• United Kingdom
• Leisure, Travel & Tourism

• Accredited Tour Guide of Manchester (part time)

  • 2009 - Present

  Took Institute of Tourist Guides approved night school in 2008-9 and qualified as a Green Badge Manchester Tourist Guide. Freelance guide work including range of gourmet walks from manchesterfoodwalks.co.uk. Also Discover Manchester walk, open top bus tour, coach guiding, Gay Village, Spinningfields, MediaCity UK, Northern Quarter and available to provide bespoke tours to specifications. Experienced in assisting journalists in news and feature pieces about Manchester. Took Institute of Tourist Guides approved night school in 2008-9 and qualified as a Green Badge Manchester Tourist Guide. Freelance guide work including range of gourmet walks from manchesterfoodwalks.co.uk. Also Discover Manchester walk, open top bus tour, coach guiding, Gay Village, Spinningfields, MediaCity UK, Northern Quarter and available to provide bespoke tours to specifications. Experienced in assisting journalists in news and feature pieces about Manchester.



Radio News Hub

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance News Reader

  • Mar 2022 - Jul 2022



Salford City College Group

• United Kingdom
• Education Administration Programs
• 300 - 400 Employee

• Part-Time Teacher

  • Sep 2018 - Jul 2022

  Teaching one day a week Introduction to Radio SCC on Media Foundation course at FutureSkills at Media City UK. Teaching one day a week Introduction to Radio SCC on Media Foundation course at FutureSkills at Media City UK.



AO

• United Kingdom
• Retail Appliances, Electrical, and Electronic Equipment
• 700 & Above Employee

• Creative Studio Producer

  • Nov 2019 - Aug 2021

  Joined AO as maternity cover for Head of Content, leading the electrical retailer's team of writers. Extended in new role from October 2020 as Producer in AO's Creative Studio working on a number of projects. Joined AO as maternity cover for Head of Content, leading the electrical retailer's team of writers. Extended in new role from October 2020 as Producer in AO's Creative Studio working on a number of projects.



Max Digital Radio

• Manchester, United Kingdom

• Owner and Operator

  • Sep 2015 - Apr 2020

  Max is an experimental radio format, broadcasting on the Niocast Digital DAB multiplex in Manchester and also online via the UK Radioplayer and TuneIn. Max - 'Where the Eighties Live' - plays music from 1978 - 1989 and is licensed to broadcast by the UK regulator, Ofcom. Max has no studios. It is broadcast using the latest cloud-based radio station infrastructure and is run as a testbed for formatic and play-out experimentation by owner 2ZY. Max is an experimental radio format, broadcasting on the Niocast Digital DAB multiplex in Manchester and also online via the UK Radioplayer and TuneIn. Max - 'Where the Eighties Live' - plays music from 1978 - 1989 and is licensed to broadcast by the UK regulator, Ofcom. Max has no studios. It is broadcast using the latest cloud-based radio station infrastructure and is run as a testbed for formatic and play-out experimentation by owner 2ZY.



Internews

• Eye Radio, Juba, South Sudan

• Lead Radio Trainer/Expert (part time)

  • Aug 2014 - Jun 2017

  I visited Juba several times a year, and provided support remotely from Manchester. My role was to help grow the capacity of the local programme management team, broadcast staff and Station Director to develop Eye Radio, a full-service commercial radio station broadcasting from Juba in South Sudan. I was one of three embedded training leaders implementing transformation strategy as the station was rolled out through repeater transmitters in state capitals across the country. Whilst other colleagues were responsible for business administration, and sales, my role was programming and editorial lead. Since July 2016, the security situation in Juba is such that this work is now undertaken remotely from the UK, and recent training trips took place with the station's senior team in Nairobi. Show less



BBC

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

• Managing Editor, BBC Radio Manchester

  • Oct 2005 - Mar 2012

  Developed new brand for BBC station in Manchester, formerly BBC GMR. Extended programming to 24 hours and introduced new live OB strands across the week. Hired talent including Terry Christian, Tony Wilson, Shobna Gulati, John Thomson and Andy Crane. Led station through move to MediaCity UK.

• Managing Editor, BBC Radio Leeds

  • Jan 2004 - Oct 2005

  Modernised programme schedule around 'Today's West Yorkshire' position. Managed move of station studios from Woodhouse Lane to Quarry Hill. Introduced new planning and journalism processes to enhance news coverage and feature programming. Developed links with community radio providers, notably BCB in Bradford including job swap for a week with that station's CEO.

• Marketing Manager

  • Jan 2001 - Jan 2004

  English Regions Marketing Manager, responsible for activity around English Local Radio, Regional Television and online. Campaigns include launch of SE Region, Local Radio Football national campaign and Voices. Deputised regularly for Head of ER Marketing and advised senior team on marketing issues. Managed in-house Station Sound team to modernize the on-air positioning of the local radio network.

• Managing Editor, BBC Radio Northampton

  • Nov 1999 - Jan 2001

  Introduced new line-up including Liz Kershaw and Bernie Keith, both of whom went on to be nominated for Sony Radio Awards.



Trafficlink

• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance News Reader/Producer

  • Jul 1999 - Oct 1999

  Produced and read bulletins for Virgin Radio. Produced and read bulletins for Virgin Radio.



ITN News Direct 97.3

• London

• Freelance News Presenter

  • Jul 1999 - Oct 1999

  Presented Afternoon Drive and weekends on ITN News Direct 97.3, the rolling news radio station for London. Presented Afternoon Drive and weekends on ITN News Direct 97.3, the rolling news radio station for London.



CTFM Radio

• Canterbury, United Kingdom

• Managing Director

  • May 1997 - Jul 1999

  Launched Canterbury's new radio station. Took station to on-air date in four months including locating premises, managing studio build project, recruitment and training of 15 staff and freelances and station marketing. Launched Canterbury's new radio station. Took station to on-air date in four months including locating premises, managing studio build project, recruitment and training of 15 staff and freelances and station marketing.



BBC

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

• Senior Producer, BBC Southern Counties Radio

  • Feb 1994 - May 1997

  Responsible for station sound, social action, information services at the BBC’s new all-speech radio station for Sussex and Surrey. Devised new formats across the schedule. Managed big events coverage including Tour de France in Sussex in 1994. Also presented key Drivetime and Weekend Breakfast/Morning shows. Six month spell as District Reporter, West Surrey. Part of team that achieved record audience of 300k.

• Producer, BBC Radio Lancashire

  • Jul 1992 - Feb 1994

  Producer, 'Andy Peebles Morning Show'. Also presenter cover and responsible for all marketing activity.

• Training Instructor, BBC Radio Training

  • Jul 1991 - Jul 1992

  Part of the BBC Radio training team. Worked on over 20 radio stations, writing and delivering bespoke training courses for presenters, journalists and producers. Also as course instructor for group courses at BBC training facility at Grafton House in London. Delivered radio training to White City Estate Project as part of social action project for BBC GLR.

• Presenter, BBC Radio Newcastle

  • Aug 1988 - Jul 1991

  Presented Drivetime (Aug-Dec 1988) then weekday breakfast show thereafter, becoming at 19, the BBC's youngest breakfast presenter. Produced major outside broadcasts including the Gateshead Garden Festival, the North Shields Fish Quay Festival and three years of being lead Children in Need producer.

• Programmes Assistant/Presenter, BBC Radio York

  • Oct 1987 - Jul 1988

  Assisted production of daytime programmes. Live reporter for various shows. Presented Drivetime and weekend shows.



BT Supercall

• London, United Kingdom

• Studio Assistant

  • Sep 1986 - Sep 1987

  Produced and edited features for BT's premium rate phone services including Racecall, Starcall, Advicecall and Clubcall, the football information service. Produced and edited features for BT's premium rate phone services including Racecall, Starcall, Advicecall and Clubcall, the football information service.



Radio 210

• Reading, United Kingdom

• Station Assistant

  • Jan 1986 - Sep 1986

  I was offered my first contract without an interview, after working voluntarily at this station since 1984. Technical and studio operation, programme editing, commercial production, continuity and OB rigging. I was offered my first contract without an interview, after working voluntarily at this station since 1984. Technical and studio operation, programme editing, commercial production, continuity and OB rigging.