Experience

Bauer Media Group - Academy

• United Kingdom
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Director

  • Sep 2021 - Present

• Head of Creative Education

  • Apr 2014 - Feb 2022

  Responsible for the quality and innovation of Bauer Academy training and ensuring all programmes are aligned to changing industry needs. I work closely with Academy tutors to design and develop creative, impactful training programmes across our portfolio which include leadership & management, digital marketing, content creation, journalism and sales. I also teach innovation strategy, creativity, developing creative cultures and education & training. Previously Head of Accelerator & Talent Development where I managed Bauer’s internal training programme Accelerator and also the talent pipeline between the Academy and wider Bauer. Was responsible for a portfolio of large government funded projects including Get In & Prince's Trust Team programme.I am based at Radio Clyde but work across the wider Bauer UK group. Show less



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• Wellness and Fitness Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Freelance Radio Producer

  • Feb 2011 - Feb 2022

  Projects/shows have included: - produce 'Galloway Sunday' show on the Bauer Scotland FM network, broadcast every Sunday morning - Produce 'In Demand Uncut' show on the Bauer Scotland FM network on Sunday nights. - Produce 'Big Saturday Show' on the Bauer Scotland FM network on Saturday mornings. - cover producer of the Clyde 1 breakfast show. - produced the Pleasance Podcast during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in August 2011, working for independent production company Dabster Productions. - produced and worked on Clyde 1 outside broadcasts, including their week long outside broadcast from Glasgow Central Station & the Grand Central Hotel. Show less



Scottish Media Academy

• Project Manager

  • Aug 2012 - Apr 2014

  I currently work with the Scottish Media Academy which designs and delivers a range of courses that blend traditional learning and industry practice together, among other activities. **The Scottish Media Academy now comes under the umbrella of the Bauer Academy, launched April 2014** I currently work with the Scottish Media Academy which designs and delivers a range of courses that blend traditional learning and industry practice together, among other activities. **The Scottish Media Academy now comes under the umbrella of the Bauer Academy, launched April 2014**



Bauer Media

• Ireland
• Broadcast Media
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Producer, 'Galloway Sunday' & 'In Demand Uncut', Bauer Scotland FM network

  • May 2011 - Dec 2013

  I currently produce two shows on the Bauer Scotland FM network. The first of these is 'Galloway Sunday' which was launched in October 2011. This show is presented by Robin Galloway and is broadcast every Sunday morning between 9am and 12pm. This show currently goes out to the following stations: Clyde 1 Forth 1 Tay FM West FM West Sound Northsound 1 MFR I am also the on air producer of 'In Demand Uncut'. This was launched in May 2011 and is presented by Jim Gellatly. This show is broadcast every Sunday night between 7pm and 10pm. 'In Demand Uncut' currently goes out to the following stations: Clyde 1 Forth 1 Tay FM Radio Borders West FM West Sound Northsound 1 Show less



Dabster Productions

• United Kingdom

• Freelance Radio Producer

  • Aug 2011 - Sep 2011

  Hired for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I co-produced the Pleasance Comedy Festival Podcast, a series of daily podcasts throughout the festival. Duties included: - recording interviews and performances - editing the podcast - uplodading the podcast to itunes - maintaining the recording schedule and release dates etc - wording and coding for website Hired for the duration of the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, I co-produced the Pleasance Comedy Festival Podcast, a series of daily podcasts throughout the festival. Duties included: - recording interviews and performances - editing the podcast - uplodading the podcast to itunes - maintaining the recording schedule and release dates etc - wording and coding for website

• Radio Producer, 'Late Night Gina McKie' show, Bauer Scotland FM Network

  • Nov 2009 - Feb 2011

  I was the sole producer of the Late Night Gina McKie show which is broadcast 5 days a week (Sun - Thurs, 10pm - 1am) across all 8 Bauer Scotland FM Stations: Clyde 1 Forth 1 Tay FM Radio Borders West FM West Sound MFR Northsound 1 I was the sole producer of the Late Night Gina McKie show which is broadcast 5 days a week (Sun - Thurs, 10pm - 1am) across all 8 Bauer Scotland FM Stations: Clyde 1 Forth 1 Tay FM Radio Borders West FM West Sound MFR Northsound 1



No Half Measures Ltd.

• United Kingdom
• Musicians
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marketing & Promotions Liaison and Product Manager

  • Nov 2008 - Dec 2009

  • Responsible for co-ordinating and arranging promotional and marketing schedules in all areas of the media, working closely with radio pluggers, printed and online press PR companies etc • Working with key independent distribution & PR companies to devise effective marketing & retail plans (both physical and digital) for various releases. • Supervising all physical production of releases from the recording/mastering process through to the artwork and manufacturing phase. • I also had the opportunity to use my skills as a radio producer to produce a series of podcasts for one of our artists to promote their debut album in a unique and entertaining way. Show less



Clydebank College

• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Radio Production lecturer

  • Sep 2008 - Nov 2008

  • Responsible for teaching Radio Production modules 1 and 2 for HNC/HND students of all ages (from 16 to 50) and creating effective and engaging lesson plans and tasks to develop the necessary skills needed to pass the course • Responsible for teaching Radio Production modules 1 and 2 for HNC/HND students of all ages (from 16 to 50) and creating effective and engaging lesson plans and tasks to develop the necessary skills needed to pass the course

• Broadcast Assistant on Guardian Edinburgh Fringe Podcast

  • Aug 2008 - Aug 2008

  • Assisted on the Guardian podcast which was recorded in front of a live audience each weekday. • Duties included recording and editing audio packages/features to be included in the podcast, helping in the creative process, setting up the live show and being responsible for the recording of the live show • I also executively produced a number of episodes of ‘The Fix’ – a 4Talent podcast • Assisted on the Guardian podcast which was recorded in front of a live audience each weekday. • Duties included recording and editing audio packages/features to be included in the podcast, helping in the creative process, setting up the live show and being responsible for the recording of the live show • I also executively produced a number of episodes of ‘The Fix’ – a 4Talent podcast



XFM Scotland

• United Kingdom
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution

• Daytime Producer

  • Aug 2007 - Jul 2008

  • Produced mid week daytime shows from 10am to 7pm. Duties included helping with content & feature ideas, sourcing audio, organizing competitions and creating showplans each day • Main responsibility was the drive time show where I had an on air role as well as producing all aspects of the show • Produced a number of outside broadcasts including T in the Park and Rockness. Have also operated the desk in the studio on other outside broadcasts • Was involved in many aspects of Sponsorship & Promotions from coming up with ideas for promotions to writing briefs for presenters across the station (not just the daytime presenters). • Initially involved in XU – mid week daytime show (6 hours each day) where I scripted links for the presenter, came up with content ideas, created audio packages and operated the desk throughout • Was also responsible for organising demos with potential new presenters and assisting them when they initially went on air Show less