Chris Watson Email & Phone Number

Various

Media Experience:• BBC: Served as Presenter and Producer for prestigious events, such as the Summer and Winter Olympics, Domestic and International Football, World Championship Athletics, Match of the Day, and 6 Music.• Talksport: Contributed to presenting and producing compelling content.• Sky: Worked as Presenter and Producer for FA Premier League and Soccer Saturday.• BT Sport: Engaged as Presenter and Producer for FA Premier League coverage.• Racing UK: Covered… Show more Media Experience:• BBC: Served as Presenter and Producer for prestigious events, such as the Summer and Winter Olympics, Domestic and International Football, World Championship Athletics, Match of the Day, and 6 Music.• Talksport: Contributed to presenting and producing compelling content.• Sky: Worked as Presenter and Producer for FA Premier League and Soccer Saturday.• BT Sport: Engaged as Presenter and Producer for FA Premier League coverage.• Racing UK: Covered Cheltenham Festival events.• Fox Sports USA: Contributed to sports programming for the American audience.Radio Stations:• Global Radio (Capital Radio, Heart FM): Held roles as Presenter, Producer, and Manager.• GWR, GCap Media, Wireless Group, Bauer Radio, UKRD, Tindle Radio, Anglian Radio: Assumed diverse roles in programming, broadcasting, and content creation.Television & Events Management:• Rapture TV: Contributed as Presenter and Producer.• Channel 4: Voiceover for documentary Cruel Summer• Goldsmiths London (Film): Involved in content creation.• AEG Europe (O2 London), EMI, Outside Live Events Management, Orange Goat PR, S2 Blue Productions, Dardan Security, Phoenix Events East: Successfully managed and hosted events for diverse clients.• Sports and Entertainment Events: Led event management for Newmarket Racecourse, Great Yarmouth Pleasure Beach, Norwich Theatre, Norwich City Football Club, Fakenham Town Football Club, and Dereham Town Football Club.• Tours: Managed events for renowned artists and groups, including Jools Holland, The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, The Shires, Ed Sheeran, Beyond the Barricades, Katherine Jenkins, Grace Jones, James Arthur, and Noel Gallagher's High-Flying Birds. Total audiences exceeded 100K+ people. Show less

North Norfolk Radio

Responsibilities:In this role, as a versatile professional adept at roles such as Presenter, Sponsorship and Promotion Proposal Writer, Events Manager, and Audio Controller/Producer, I successfully orchestrated charity fundraisers and organization-wide initiatives. Moreover, I served as a Board Member for the North Norfolk Radio Kids Charity. I also led and hosted the widely popular 'Back to the 90’s' weekend show across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.Major Contributions:• Drove… Show more Responsibilities:In this role, as a versatile professional adept at roles such as Presenter, Sponsorship and Promotion Proposal Writer, Events Manager, and Audio Controller/Producer, I successfully orchestrated charity fundraisers and organization-wide initiatives. Moreover, I served as a Board Member for the North Norfolk Radio Kids Charity. I also led and hosted the widely popular 'Back to the 90’s' weekend show across Norfolk, Suffolk, and Essex.Major Contributions:• Drove remarkable 47% Year-on-Year growth in market share, positioning North Norfolk Radio as dominant player in the region.• Contributed to enhanced audience engagement, resulting in achieving a significant 35% Year-on-Year rise in average hours.• Ensured a 40% Year-on-Year increase in total hours through strategic leadership and programming expertise.• Secured the prestigious title of East of England Station of the Year twice during the tenure. Show less

Norwich, United Kingdom

Responsibilities:During this position, I achieved outstanding performances leading to rapid promotions, including roles as Head of Production, Head of Sponsorships and Promotions, Presenter, Deputy Programme Manager, Audio Controller, Head of Content, and Freelance Presenter. It was I who effectively managed the workload and professional development of the production team through strong leadership. I also collaborated with regional Programme Directors and Managers to shape the overall sound… Show more Responsibilities:During this position, I achieved outstanding performances leading to rapid promotions, including roles as Head of Production, Head of Sponsorships and Promotions, Presenter, Deputy Programme Manager, Audio Controller, Head of Content, and Freelance Presenter. It was I who effectively managed the workload and professional development of the production team through strong leadership. I also collaborated with regional Programme Directors and Managers to shape the overall sound of the group.Selected Accomplishments:• Headed the Production department, such as overseeing on-air Sales and Promotional Activity for a group of 9 stations.• Hosted weekday/weekend shows, wrote on-air imaging, and controlled station sound for Norwich 99.9 and North Norfolk Radio.• Produced on-air and online content for 9 radio stations, generating 4M+ page impressions/year and 2.7M listening hours/year.• Drove successful station events and cultivated charity partnerships by exhibiting proficiency in PR, Marketing, and Advertising. Show less

Various

Presenter | Breakfast Producer | Station Producer | Audio Controller at Radio Broadland/Heart East Anglia | Norfolk and Suffolk’s Number 1 Commercial Radio Station – GWR Group | GCAP Media | Global Radio