As Development Manager of Planet FM, I oversee the day-to-day operations, ensuring alignment with our mission of delivering inclusive, accessible, equitable, and reliable broadcasting that resonates with and is created by our community. My role encompasses:Operational Oversight.Strategic Media Insight.Marketing & Audience Engagement.Stakeholder Relations.Values-Driven Leadership.

Programming Consultant The Coromandels C-FM. Music, Content Planning, Coaching, Revenue Generating Ideas, Scheduling the daily music logs

Corporate voicing of all imaging elements, local frequencies, music imaging, music to music positioning sweepers and station promos.

Full-time Podcast Host and producer of the podcast "The Outlet" for the Central Otago, Wanaka, Queenstown, and Southland apps. The podcasts are hyper local and centre on what is happening in the respective communities and reflect the issues and activities that affect the lives of local people.I script, host, edit and produce each podcast.Prepare and record up to 6 interviews per week with a diverse range of New Zealanders, on a wide range of topics.Work collaboratively with the app owners on development and strategy of their podcasts.Research topics and produce short visual trailers for podcasts using the Kapwing platform.Work with the iAppnetwork owner, Tony ORegan, to develop other audio strategies for app users.

Video and Audio Podcasts to encourage support of local businesses. Interviews with business owners, charities and event organizers. I created this post Covid 19 Lockdown to assist local growth and awareness in the community.

Operations Manager More FM (Hot AC), The Rock (Rock), The Sound (AOR) , Magic (Oldies)Breakfast show co-host "More FM Breakfast with Brent and Lance" (2016-2017) The four time NZ Radio Award winning More FM Breakfast show "More FM Breakfast with Brent and Jacque" (2017-2021), creating on-air and online local content, involved in community organizations, MC local events and fundraisers. Current Previous Corporate Voice for the Magic FM Network 15 frequencies across New Zealand.Content development and writer of promotional material for broadcast and social media.Editing video for our Facebook page.Working with National Content Directors, Promotional, Marketing and Digital staff.Working with Sponsorship Promotional and Interactive on local campaigns, strategic planning and idea creation.Writing local news bulletins.Work alongside the General Manager on broadcast centre operational plans.Brainstorming revenue generating multi platform ideas for the sales team.

Corporate voicing of all imaging elements, local frequencies, music imaging, music to music positioning sweepers and station promos.Former Network Night Presenter "Magic Nights with Brent Harbour"

Operations Manager More FM (Hot AC), The Rock (Rock),The Edge (CHR),The Sound (AOR), Mai FM (Urban), Radio Live (Talk)Lead the local on-air teams to outstanding growth in the October 2015 Radio Survey. Along with our network brands we are now the number one network 25-54 with a 60% share of audience over our opposition with a 28% share in a market of 15 commercial stations.2016 host of "Magic Nights" on our new network brand Magic,broadcasting on 14 frequencies across New Zealand.Writing of promotional trailers for all brandsDeveloping operational systems to ensure all departments deliver their objectives on time and on brand.Working with national content directors,promotional and marketing staff.Coaching, daily planning sessions and development of the More FM Northland and Bay of Islands Breakfast teams and weekend staff.Working with Sponsorship Promotional and Interactive on local campaigns and idea creation.Working with the General Manager on broadcast centre operational plans.Brainstorming revenue generating ideas for the sales team.

Consulting Aucklands Number One Bollywood station on programming, content and promotional strategies along with coaching the Breakfast and Drive Show talent

Record and Produce podcasts for Rachel Klaver, talking to a diverse range of people in business.

Talent Coach Capital (CHR) & Heart (Hot AC) breakfast teams and led daily planning sessions with producers planning story arcs and content for all our multi-media platforms and snoop (aircheck) sessions.Developed Capital & Heart brand and talent strategies for the South Coast, population 1.8 million.Worked with the managing director on broadcast centre operational plansTeam managementBrainstormed revenue-generating ideas with the sales teamSet RAJAR target objectives for listener growth achieving increases in all shows.

Programmed strategies and day-to-day operation of the networkPioneered highly successful promotional, sales and marketing strategiesControlled programming and marketing budgetsCreated and implemented revenue-generating featuresSpearheaded imaging plan for station and maintained trailer/imaging updatesRedesigned all network hourly formatic clocks in RCS on the back of music researchCoached Network presenters and developed new talent.Strategic planning. Implemented auditorium music tests for our CHR, Hot AC, Hindi and Arabic stations with Edison research Boston, including music genre cluster testing, market music perceptions and audience analysis for our brands.Covered on-air shows on our CHR station Radio 1 and also Radio 2Implemented a social media strategy for our faebook page along with effective use of audioboom.Use of Hootsuite to make sure all messaging was consistent on our social media platforms.Assisted with music programming strategies on our Hindi station Josh 97.8 and our Arabic station Hayat 96.5.Conducted lectures on programming, branding, script-writing and production at World Media Academy, DubaiCreated highly successful bespoke digital radio stations:Jacksons Radio for Flash Entertainment, the largest concert and event organiser in the UAE, to promote their Jackson concert in Abu DhabiRadio 2 Rock Middle East, our first brand extension, sponsored by the Hard Rock Cafe Dubai, that produced successful streaming and engagement statistics, with over 152,000 likes on FacebookSmooth Radio Middle East, an easy listening AC format with over 194,000 likes on Facebook.Worked with the Radisson Blu chain of Hotels on various promotions including an around the world holiday for two and taking 20 listeners to Istanbul with our Breakfast show team on Kenny and Accalia.Created bespoke promotions with the Shangri-La and Fairmont Hotels Abu Dhabi and Dubai.

Voice Overs for:OSN Network MoviesDubai Rugby SevensToyotaQantasL'OréalEtisalatMcDonald'sRadisson Blu Hotels

Station build,Studio design, Programming design and Air Talent recruiting Identify format gap in Auckland and implement strategy Co-hosting “ Breakfast with Brent & Lance”Generation of daily music logsCoaching talentCreation of promotional Sales & Marketing strategiesControl of all programming budgetsLiaising with the CEO, Sales Manager and Company DirectorsCreation of proposals for local revenue generating promotionsCreation and implementation of revenue generating featuresImaging plan for station launch and writing weekly trailer and sweeper updatesDesign of formatic clocks in RCSOverseeing of all admin, promotional and part-time staff

Running of programming from our Auckland studios to our 25 markets throughout New ZealandGeneration and massaging of daily music logsCoaching network talentCreation of network promotional strategiesControl of all budgetsLiaising with our satellite market General and Sales ManagersCreation of proposals for local market promotionsLiaising with Group Programme Director, Group Marketing Director and CEO on future brand strategiesImplementation of network music featuresCorporate voice for the networkStrategic imaging plan for network and writing weekly trailer and sweeper updatesDesign of formatic clocks in RCSOrganising of training and staff team eventsOverseeing of all admin, promotional and part-time staff including recruiting and training of on-air talent

Responsible for setting direction of both stationsImplementation of fresh, effective imagingCoaching of talentImplementation of music featuresDesign of formatic clocks in RCSControl of all programming budgetsResponsible for revenue generating ideasMassaging daily music scheduleAchieved the Breezes highest ever market share and cume

Tandem Drive Show host: “The afternoon breakfast with Brent and Lance”: June 1998 – June 2005Solo Drive Time Announcer: June 1994 – June 1998Interview a vast number of music and recording artistsConduct promotional events with listenersInteract with listeners on phone topics – news items, lifestyle focus etc.

Voicing Of All Network Promos and ImagingBlockbuster MoviesComedy SeriesDrama SeriesKids TVDocumentary SeriesVoiced Launch Reel for TV 4Voiced Lion Documentary for overseas marketVoiced promotional reels for Marketing and Sales

Implemented survey and marketing promotions for the Nowra and Wollongong areas in AustraliaCreation and production of station television commercials and on-air concepts for giveawaysPresented a one-day lecture at the A.F.T.R.S. in Sydney on promotions for a regional market

Covered all shifts on stationHosted outside promotions and eventsVoiced in house commercialsAssisted in programming research

Managed all studio operationsHourly formatic structure within RCS Liaised with promotions department Assisted with music programming and researchDrivetime Personality 3 – 7 p.m.Rostered announcersCreated all in-studio programme functions plus massaging of the daily music schedule

Programming clock design and music strategyGeneration of daily music logsCoaching talentCreation of promotional Sales & Marketing strategiesControl of all programming budgetsImaging plan for stationOverseeing of all admin, promotional and part-time staff

Assisted with programming dutiesAttended station and organised client promotionsPresented college radio career lecturesVoiced station promos and recorded sweepersDrive Announcer 2 p.m – 6 p.m