CV

Produce and Present the Hope FM Breakfast Show. Responsible for the programme from beginning to end which requires an understanding of OFCOM broadcast regulations. Produce and create social media content before and after shows to promote the show and the station, posts often see a 3-4x reach compared to other content put out by the station. Interview a variety of guests from local community members to local politicians including during the major incident that was Declared in Bournemouth in 2020 that made national news headlines. During the first lockdown of 2020 quickly adapted to produce and present the programme live from home for 15 weeks. From engineering, a home studio set up in a short space of time and linking into studio output to assisting in overseeing ways of working remotely for other presenters whilst maintaining a consistent output. 

Broadcasted 3 drive shows a week. Responsible for pre-show research and creation of scripts surrounding current affairs, local and national news for discussion on air, and then presenting the content on air. During tenure on the drive slot increased the number of engagements into the programme with regular features encouraging engagement. Presented and produced programmes from outside locations, including from Bournemouth Pier during the 2013 and 2014 Bournemouth Air Festivals which involves supervising other presenters during their broadcasts whilst also sourcing and interviewing festival audience members, exhibitors, and display pilots. Heavily involved in the training of new presenters in the operation of studio equipment and playout systems especially during a transition between two different software. 

Producer, Studio Manager, and Co-Presenter for a one-off Chalk and Cheese Special which was commissioned by Bournemouth Internet Radio Station (BIRST).  Responsible for overseeing the production of the programme including the creation of imaging, feature development, and legal compliance. Managed the assistant producer's roles ensuring the show ran smoothly and to plan.  Oversaw studio output running the broadcast desk and playout software during the broadcast.  Produced and edited visual content that was then featured online post-broadcast. 

Producer and co-presenter on “Chalk and Cheese” a comedic music and talk show which was broadcasted weekly on campus, online, as well as being broadcasted on FM when the station had an RSL. Gathered content and edited any audio for the broadcast, scripting any cues needed while also running the desk during the broadcast ensuring the programme ran to time and smoothly. Responsible for overseeing the production of the podcast of the programme, including producing additional content and finding specific features or moments from the show which was then packaged into a podcast and then uploaded and distributed through iTunes. The programme went on to get recognition for its quality when it won an award for the best entertainment programme

Represented the interests of the final year BA Radio class after being elected by the class, raising any concerns and issues to lecturers that the class was having. Campaigned and succeeded in persuading the university to allow the class to go on a trip to visit Bauer Media as well as BBC Broadcasting House to see a professional working environment. Strived to improve the class’ final year at university taking their thoughts and concerns into meetings with the lecturers to help improve the course overall. 

Presenter and producer on a weekly weekend show. The show was aimed at a younger audience between the ages of 12 and 18.  This was a different demographic than the station was primarily aimed at therefore required a significant social media presence to attract a younger audience.  The show explored subjects relating to a younger audience and encouraged engagement on the topics being discussed on air with regular phone-ins. The show also featured topical quizzes and games. 

Winner of the “Best Entertainment Programme” Award at the Nerve Radio Awards 2015 for comedy show “Chalk and Cheese".