Priya Matharu

Assistant Producer at Hits Radio
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Birmingham, England, United Kingdom, UK

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Experience

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant Producer
      • Sep 2021 - Present

      Work across shows on the Hits Radio Network in the West Midlands. Currently working on Free Radio Breakfast with JD & Roisin. Also on Signal 1 Breakfast with Elliot & Matilda. Work across shows on the Hits Radio Network in the West Midlands. Currently working on Free Radio Breakfast with JD & Roisin. Also on Signal 1 Breakfast with Elliot & Matilda.

    • Radio Presenter
      • Oct 2019 - Present

      Won Gold at the Community Radio Awards 2020 for my show. Present a show called Desi Beats, aimed at the Asian community. Present the Monday Breakfast Show. Organise interviews and invite DJs to play their mixes. Produce content and choose music to play on air. Use Myriad to record shows. Promote show on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter). Won Gold at the Community Radio Awards 2020 for my show. Present a show called Desi Beats, aimed at the Asian community. Present the Monday Breakfast Show. Organise interviews and invite DJs to play their mixes. Produce content and choose music to play on air. Use Myriad to record shows. Promote show on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter).

    • United Kingdom
    • Musicians
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Event Host
      • Dec 2021 - Dec 2021

      I co-hosted the Birmingham Music Awards X Switch Radio Christmas Party 2021. This was a live music event, celebrating local talent. I also put forward an artist to perform on the line up, who I have been championing on my show for Switch Radio. I co-hosted the Birmingham Music Awards X Switch Radio Christmas Party 2021. This was a live music event, celebrating local talent. I also put forward an artist to perform on the line up, who I have been championing on my show for Switch Radio.

    • Entertainment Providers
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Online Presenter
      • Nov 2020 - Dec 2021

      Present the Top 10 Punjabi Music Charts and New Music Releases for their online platforms. Research, script and film my own videos. Edit using Adobe Audition and Adobe Premier Pro. Update the Punjab2000 Top 10 Charts on their website. Present the Top 10 Punjabi Music Charts and New Music Releases for their online platforms. Research, script and film my own videos. Edit using Adobe Audition and Adobe Premier Pro. Update the Punjab2000 Top 10 Charts on their website.

    • Radio Presenter
      • Jul 2021 - Sep 2021

      Presented a weekday mid-morning show aimed at an audience of 35+. Produced the content and links. Used Myriad to broadcast the show. Presented a weekday mid-morning show aimed at an audience of 35+. Produced the content and links. Used Myriad to broadcast the show.

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Radio Training
      • Jun 2021 - Jul 2021

      Was selected to take part in two training schemes with KISS FM, which was the Women in Programming training scheme and the KISS Summer School. Assigned a mentor and learnt key skills in creativity, digital marketing, branding, presenting and producing. Worked as a team to follow a brief and pitch an idea for the KISS Haunted House Party 2021 to the content directors. Was selected to take part in two training schemes with KISS FM, which was the Women in Programming training scheme and the KISS Summer School. Assigned a mentor and learnt key skills in creativity, digital marketing, branding, presenting and producing. Worked as a team to follow a brief and pitch an idea for the KISS Haunted House Party 2021 to the content directors.

    • Italy
    • Technology, Information and Internet
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • BBC WM Presenter (Cover)
      • Mar 2020 - Oct 2020

      I covered the Midlands Masala show on BBC WM and BBC CWR, where I interviewed guests and created the playlist for the show. I presented one show in March 2020 and two shows in October 2020. Created a DJ mix for a few shows on BBC WM. I covered the Midlands Masala show on BBC WM and BBC CWR, where I interviewed guests and created the playlist for the show. I presented one show in March 2020 and two shows in October 2020. Created a DJ mix for a few shows on BBC WM.

    • BBC Radio 1 Presenter (Cover)
      • Dec 2019 - Dec 2019

      I was one of 35 presenters chosen for BBC Radio 1's first ever Christmas Talent Search. I presented the Asian Beats show, covering for Kan D Man and DJ Limelight. On the show, I interviewed singer Nish and played a guest DJ mix. I also learnt how to use the desk and worked with the producer to put the show together. I was one of 35 presenters chosen for BBC Radio 1's first ever Christmas Talent Search. I presented the Asian Beats show, covering for Kan D Man and DJ Limelight. On the show, I interviewed singer Nish and played a guest DJ mix. I also learnt how to use the desk and worked with the producer to put the show together.

    • United Kingdom
    • Events Services
    • Interviewer
      • Oct 2019 - Oct 2019

      I interviewed the nominees and winners on the Blue Carpet at the Asian Media Awards 2019, alongside the University of Salford. I also networked with the industry professionals at the event. I interviewed the nominees and winners on the Blue Carpet at the Asian Media Awards 2019, alongside the University of Salford. I also networked with the industry professionals at the event.

    • Shadowing - BBC Asian Network
      • Jul 2019 - Jul 2019

      Shadowed Noreen Khan's show on the BBC Asian Network.Spoke to the producers on how the show is prepared.Shadowed the music team to learn the process of selecting music for specific shows and how they can move between A list, B list and C list.Spoke to the producer of the podcast 'Brown Girls Do It Too' and found out the story behind the podcast, and how it is edited.

    • Interviewee/Appearances
      • Sep 2018 - Jul 2019

      Interviewed live on BBC News about Brexit and how the government is dealing with the situation 6 months before we are due to leave the EU.Featured on BBC's The One Show for a package about the accuracy of face detection technology used by the police.Observed an outside broadcast for BBC Breakfast.Interviewed by BBC Radio 4's You & Yours about my social media experience and how it influences me. Featured on Mobeen Azhar's show on BBC Asian Network for their 'Freshers tour' around the UK. We spoke about how to save money at university.Featured on a montage for BBC Radio 5 Live about the FIFA Women's World Cup 2019. Show less

    • Reporter/Broadcast Assistant - BBC Radio Manchester Work Placement
      • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

      Completed multiple tasks such as writing cues, editing interviews and montages using Dira StarTrack and uploading my work onto Dira Highlander. Pitched story ideas, organised interviews, conducted these interviews and got vox pops from the general public. Shadowed a reporter on the Breakfast Show where we went out in the radio van to do some live reporting on air. Helped with an outside broadcast and shadowed the output of radio shows and bulletins.

    • United Kingdom
    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Presenter/Producer
      • Oct 2016 - May 2019

      Won Silver Best Specialist Show at the Student Radio Awards 2019. Presented my own radio show called 'Desi Beats', aimed at Asian students. Used Myriad and Zetta to input the music and beds. Digitalised my radio shows by filming links, editing and sharing them. I engaged with my audience on social media. I won Best Female 2018 and Best Playlist Show 2017 at the Shock Radio Awards. I was nominated for Best Specialist Show 2019 and Best Newcomer 2017. Won Silver Best Specialist Show at the Student Radio Awards 2019. Presented my own radio show called 'Desi Beats', aimed at Asian students. Used Myriad and Zetta to input the music and beds. Digitalised my radio shows by filming links, editing and sharing them. I engaged with my audience on social media. I won Best Female 2018 and Best Playlist Show 2017 at the Shock Radio Awards. I was nominated for Best Specialist Show 2019 and Best Newcomer 2017.

    • United Kingdom
    • Online Audio and Video Media
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Reporter/Presenter/Producer/VT Editor
      • Sep 2016 - May 2019

      Presented, produced and reported news stories. Made TV packages, radio packages and wrote online articles. The articles have included original images, interviews, social media and infographics. Skills included news gathering, interviewing, filming, presenting and editing. Presented, produced and reported news stories. Made TV packages, radio packages and wrote online articles. The articles have included original images, interviews, social media and infographics. Skills included news gathering, interviewing, filming, presenting and editing.

    • Events Host
      • Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

      Co-hosted media networking event alongside presenter Darryl Morris Event attended by students and media industry professionals BBC Three, YouTube Originals and VICE Media were amongst those at the event Co-hosted media networking event alongside presenter Darryl Morris Event attended by students and media industry professionals BBC Three, YouTube Originals and VICE Media were amongst those at the event

    • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Presenter/Reporter/Audio Editor
      • Nov 2018 - Nov 2018

      Presented news bulletins and researched stories. Presented and observed a few radio shows. Reviewed a theatre production called 'Rebus: Long Shadows' at Manchester Opera House. Recorded a safety package about Bonfire Night, which broadcasted several times throughout the day. Used Adobe Audition to record and edit audio., which was broadcasted the next day. Presented news bulletins and researched stories. Presented and observed a few radio shows. Reviewed a theatre production called 'Rebus: Long Shadows' at Manchester Opera House. Recorded a safety package about Bonfire Night, which broadcasted several times throughout the day. Used Adobe Audition to record and edit audio., which was broadcasted the next day.

    • France
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • Voiceover Artist/Journalism/Producing
      • Aug 2018 - Aug 2018

      Voiceover work for promos and advertising for the radio station. Pitched content ideas and wrote presenter scripts. Used Adobe Audition to edit the audio, music and beds for pieces I created. Updated the music chart on their website. Prepared a news bulletin and prepared content for some radio shows. Voiceover work for promos and advertising for the radio station. Pitched content ideas and wrote presenter scripts. Used Adobe Audition to edit the audio, music and beds for pieces I created. Updated the music chart on their website. Prepared a news bulletin and prepared content for some radio shows.

    • Event Promoter
      • Jul 2018 - Jul 2018

      Represented the company by handing out brochures, encouraging people to follow the social media and answering any questions from the people who attended. Assisted in celebrity meet and greets and a Q&A session. Worked as a team to prepare the stalls. Represented the company by handing out brochures, encouraging people to follow the social media and answering any questions from the people who attended. Assisted in celebrity meet and greets and a Q&A session. Worked as a team to prepare the stalls.

    • Shop Assistant
      • Jun 2018 - Jul 2018

      Gained retail and customer service experience. Served customers, used the till, and sorted out the items for sale. Gained retail and customer service experience. Served customers, used the till, and sorted out the items for sale.

    • Producing/Admin
      • Jul 2016 - Jul 2016

      Produced content and jingles for the radio shows. Critiqued some radio shows and suggested improvements. Admin work and prepared scripts for presenters. Produced content and jingles for the radio shows. Critiqued some radio shows and suggested improvements. Admin work and prepared scripts for presenters.

    • United Kingdom
    • Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
    • Museum Assistant/Videographer
      • Mar 2015 - Mar 2015

      I worked with staff to organise museum activities, worked in the gift shop and filmed a promotional video for the museum. I worked with staff to organise museum activities, worked in the gift shop and filmed a promotional video for the museum.

    • United Kingdom
    • Education Management
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Teaching Assistant
      • Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

      As part of my work experience I assisted the teachers in preparing resources and worked with the pupils. As part of my work experience I assisted the teachers in preparing resources and worked with the pupils.

Education

  • The University of Salford
    Bachelor of Arts (BA), Broadcast Journalism
    2016 - 2019
  • CTC Kingshurst Academy
    International Baccalaureate Diploma, 34 Points
    2014 - 2016

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