Experience

Prison Radio Association

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

• Head of Talent Development

  • Apr 2023 - Present

• Executive Producer and Podcast Producer

  • Sep 2018 - Apr 2023

  Leading and managing a team of staff in the main hub of National Prison Radio.Present and produce On The Road Podcast.

• Senior Producer

  • Sep 2010 - Sep 2018

  Producer/Presenter on National Prison Radio.


BBC
• Italy
• Technology, Information and Internet
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Freelance Producer

  • Oct 2017 - Present


Reprezent

• United Kingdom
• Media Production
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Media Tutor

  • Oct 2009 - 2010

  Teaching Media Skills to Under 25's in SE London. Developing mentoring and work placement opportunities. Teaching Media Skills to Under 25's in SE London. Developing mentoring and work placement opportunities.



Kiss 100

• Greece
• Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Producer

  • Jan 2006 - Oct 2009

  Produced specialist music & daytime live and pre-recorded shows for Kiss Network. Assisted with the Kiss rebrand across all platforms (Radio/Online/TV) with the network takeover of two new radio stations in 2006, including marketing of shows and DJ's. Sourced new presenters and DJ's for daytime and specialist shows to reflect audience and music trends to create much improved listener figures (RAJAR). Created and maintained on-line/digital content to support radio shows; track listings, videos, photographs, dj blogs and social networking sites. Produced shows, compiled audio and wrote application for awards (2 Sony Gold 2009 for David Rodigan, 1 Sony Bronze for Carnival Broadcast 2007) Organize of ROT's for archiving, completion of PRS/PPL entries. Advised on new tracks for daytime playlist consideration. Liaised with labels and artists to book and manage guests and obtain clearance rights. Worked alongside sales and marketing teams to create sponsorship ideas for shows and station a whole. Sourced 'Kiss Open Air/Kiss Does Summer' events and produced audio at OB events to be broadcast alongside and within existing shows. Liaised with event and PR companies to obtain competition prizes, interviews and access at events. Managed databases and ROT's within station systems. Show less

• Broadcast Assistant/Acting Producer 1Xtra

  • May 2002 - Jan 2006

  Assisted in operating the studio alongside DJs and presenters to obtain high quality programming. Set precedents for quality programming from the outset of the station, including show names, features and music policy. Booked relevant artists to ensure station was upfront from Station launch, e.g. I booked Dizzee Rascal for his first ever legal radio show appearance in September 2002. Attended regular playlist meetings and introduction of tracks to the music teams attention for playlist consideration. Collated music listings and input into music clearance systems. Managed and updated station databases. Liaised with record companies for competition prizes & guests, Obtained clearance rights as necessary. Provided relevant written information to station network and feedback in meetings. Kept contact with other areas of the BBC and other external organisations as to promote the network. Show less



RUFFCUTZPRODUCTIONZ

• Youth Project Manager

  • Sep 1998 - Apr 2002

  Managed and delivered youth arts projects across London, including sourcing funding, presentation of work, managing budgets, and support staff. Managed and delivered youth arts projects across London, including sourcing funding, presentation of work, managing budgets, and support staff.