Suzanne Brennan
Audio Producer at The Irish Times- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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The Irish Times
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Ireland
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Newspaper Publishing
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300 - 400 Employee
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Audio Producer
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Nov 2019 - Present
Dublin, Ireland In my role as audio producer, I work across all Irish Times podcast output including The Women’s Podcast, In the News, Inside Business and Inside Politics. In March 2020, we launched Confronting Coronavirus, a daily podcast breaking down the latest news and research on the pandemic. It ran from March to July 2020. Daily duties include planning, researching and originating audio content, booking contributors and scheduling interviews, content editing and sound… Show more In my role as audio producer, I work across all Irish Times podcast output including The Women’s Podcast, In the News, Inside Business and Inside Politics. In March 2020, we launched Confronting Coronavirus, a daily podcast breaking down the latest news and research on the pandemic. It ran from March to July 2020. Daily duties include planning, researching and originating audio content, booking contributors and scheduling interviews, content editing and sound design. During my time here, I have also been involved in the production of a number of live online events, including The Women’s Podcast Big Night In series and the Summer and Winter Nights Festivals. In the News Podcast was shortlisted in the broadcast category at the Justice Media Awards 2022. The Women’s Podcast - Nominated for Best Podcast at the Newsbrands Journalism Awards in both 2020 and 2021. - Awarded a Merit Certificate at the 2021 Justice Media Awards in the broadcast category. Shortlisted in the same category in 2022. - Nominated in the Best Podcast category at the Digital Media Awards 2021. Show less
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Dublin's 98FM
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Ireland
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Radio Producer - 98FM's Big Breakfast
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Jan 2016 - Nov 2019
County Dublin, Ireland Nominated for Best Digital & Social Innovation for "Choose your own Big Breakfast" at the 2019 IMRO Awards Nominated for Best On Air Competition at the 2019 IMRO Awards Nominated for Best Breakfast Show In Ireland at the 2017 IMRO Awards Responsibilities: - Creating daily creative content and story arcs for The Big Breakfast - Booking and securing guests - Creating mechanics for on air promotions - Coordinating running orders and daily show meetings - Planning… Show more Nominated for Best Digital & Social Innovation for "Choose your own Big Breakfast" at the 2019 IMRO Awards Nominated for Best On Air Competition at the 2019 IMRO Awards Nominated for Best Breakfast Show In Ireland at the 2017 IMRO Awards Responsibilities: - Creating daily creative content and story arcs for The Big Breakfast - Booking and securing guests - Creating mechanics for on air promotions - Coordinating running orders and daily show meetings - Planning listener and station events - Creating content for social media and 98FM website - Audio editing and podcasting - Filming and editing video for online show content
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Radio Producer - The Ray Foley Show
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Nov 2012 - Dec 2015
Received the Outstanding Achievement Award for The Ray Foley Show 'Naked Breakfast' at the PPI Radio Awards 2015 I joined The Ray Foley Show as the Broadcast Assistant in 2012 and progressed to the role of the Producer in 2013. Involved in the production of larger scale events including, The Naked Breakfast, The Garth Brooks Tribute Gig and The Ray Foley Show Xmas Panto.
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SPIN1038
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Freelance Radio Producer
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Dec 2011 - Oct 2012
County Dublin, Ireland Spin Talk was a daily two hour talk show on Spin 103.8 - Provided cover for the producers of Spin Talk - Sourced programme ideas and content suitable for target audience. - Organised and screened callers - Booked contributors and celebrity guests - Diary management - Editing and uploading best bits
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News Broadcaster
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2012 - 2012
- Provided hourly news/sports/entertainment bulletins for Spin 103.8 & Spin South West. - Also created online entertainment content for the website.
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Dublin's 98FM
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Ireland
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Researcher on The Keith Duffy Show
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May 2012 - Jul 2012
County Dublin, Ireland The Keith Duffy Show aired every Saturday during the Summer of 2012. - Assisted the producer in all aspects of broadcast, including putting callers to air, writing briefs and updating social media.
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Producer
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Mar 2010 - Sep 2010
I volunteered with Wellington Access Radio, after moving to New Zealand in 2010. - I assisted with the production and recording of 'Capital Irish' which broadcast every Sunday. - I also compiled the daily news report, sourcing interesting stories relevant to the local Wellington community.
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103.2 Dublin City FM
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Ireland
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Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
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1 - 100 Employee
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Presenter/Producer
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Feb 2009 - Sep 2009
County Dublin, Ireland I started off my radio career in Dublin City FM where I volunteered across a number of shows. I worked as a part time researcher for ‘Good Morning Dublin’ and was the producer and co-presenter of 'Girls Talk Back’. I also provided live commentary of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2009 Responsibilities included: - The contribution of programme ideas for Good Morning Dublin and Girls Talk Back - Researching and compiling briefs for presenters - Sourcing and securing… Show more I started off my radio career in Dublin City FM where I volunteered across a number of shows. I worked as a part time researcher for ‘Good Morning Dublin’ and was the producer and co-presenter of 'Girls Talk Back’. I also provided live commentary of the St. Patrick's Day Parade in 2009 Responsibilities included: - The contribution of programme ideas for Good Morning Dublin and Girls Talk Back - Researching and compiling briefs for presenters - Sourcing and securing contributors and material for both programmes. - Interviewing guests and contributors Show less
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Education
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Dublin City University
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies -
Melbourne Radio School
Industry Recognised Certificate -
Learning Waves
BBC Academy - Effective Senior Producer Course, Radio Production -
Learning Waves
Diploma, Digital for Radio