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As an audio producer for NOVA Media, a global podcast production company, I manage audio editing, mixing, and mastering for various business projects. My role involves delivering high-quality audio files with super clean edits.

Lead the production and editing of the Football Co Business podcast, a branded business-to-business podcast focusing on the intersection of sports and business.Responsible for the technical setup, recording, and monitoring of remote interviews using platforms like Riverside and Zencastr, ensuring high-quality audio production.Provide coaching to presenters, enhancing their delivery and ensuring the podcast's content is engaging and professionally presented.Edit interviews and handle the mixing and mastering of final episodes, creating a polished and cohesive listening experience for the audience.The podcast features discussions with creative minds in sports, covering topics from partnerships and branding to E-sports and new platforms, offering unique insights into the business behind the beautiful game.

Host, edit, and produce 'The Retro Hour', a popular weekly video games and technology interview-based podcast, regularly achieving top rankings in the Apple Podcast charts.Conduct in-depth research and edited over 400 interviews with leading figures in the gaming industry, crafting episodes that narrate their career stories and provide unique insights.Manage the entire production process, including editing raw audio files, removing unwanted sounds, adding sound effects and music, and adjusting audio levels.Record live panels and interviews at various conferences and expos, handling the setup of microphones and recording equipment, and capturing content for later broadcast on the show, adding a dynamic and interactive element to the podcast.Master the final show to ensure a polished and professional podcast episode, maintaining high broadcast standards.Oversee the creative aspects, including designing episode titles and artwork, writing compelling episode descriptions, and uploading the podcast to major platforms, ensuring broad audience reach and engagement.

Lead the creation and management of engaging content for Dadsnet, a community-centric platform dedicated to supporting and connecting fathers.Play a pivotal role in promoting Dadsnet's diverse range of podcasts for parents, encompassing topics from support and advice to comedy shows, enhancing the platform's digital presence and audience engagement.Oversee and execute commercial campaigns, aligning them with the network's ethos and audience interests, ensuring both relevance and impact.Utilise a variety of social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, and YouTube, to post clips and promote both podcasts and original video content, effectively broadening the network's reach.Foster a supportive and informative online environment for parents, leveraging social media to connect, engage, and provide value to the parenting community.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

• Freelance Radio Presenter and Producer (October 2022 - Present)Serve as a breakfast cover presenter for stations around the Hits Radio Network across Yorkshire and the Midlands.Assist with outside broadcasts, including handling technical setups and operations, both on-site and in-studio technical management.• Gem 106 (2010 - 2022)Presented and self-produced the live weekday mid-morning show, engaging a regional audience of over 560,000 listeners (RAJAR Q4/17).Developed and produced 'Gem Anthems', a specialist dance music show.Produced a weekly "best of" podcast for the breakfast show, compiling engaging content for podcast listeners.Created social media videos and reels, including audiograms and video clips, using tools like Headliner and Submagic.• Metro Radio & TFM (2009 - 2010):Presented and produced various shows, including breakfast and afternoon slots.Main cover presenter for mid-mornings and afternoon drive shows, demonstrating versatility and audience engagement.Played a pivotal role as the voice and brand ambassador across these stations.• Syndicated and Local Shows (2009 - 2010):Regularly covered the syndicated show "Late and Live" across Radio Aire, Viking FM, and Hallam FM, showcasing versatility across multiple stations.Provided local show cover for these stations, demonstrating adaptability and ability to connect with diverse local audiences.

Nottingham, England, United Kingdom

Strategically managed, created, and coordinated all brand social media accounts for Gem radio, aligning with the station's voice and brand direction.Specialised in transforming podcast content into compelling social media material, including audiograms, video clips, and highlights, effectively increasing digital engagement and audience reach.Collaborated closely with marketing and programming teams to develop and implement content strategies that resonated with listeners and enhanced the brand's digital presence.Led the execution of sponsored commercial campaigns, overseeing the entire process from brainstorming with sales and S&P teams to creating campaign web pages and managing targeted social media promotions.Balanced budgets for both sponsored and in-house social media campaigns, ensuring optimal resource allocation and financial efficiency.Actively engaged with the community and responded to customer inquiries on social media platforms, fostering a strong listener relationship and brand loyalty.Produced and managed live streams on social media platforms during live events, delivering real-time, engaging content to a broader audience.Worked backstage at major music concerts like 'Hits Live', responsible for rapid content creation including video/photo editing and article writing, capturing the essence of live events for digital platforms.Contributed to content creation and idea generation for the wider Hits Radio Network and Greatest Hits Network, demonstrating a capacity to influence and innovate across multiple national radio brands.

Norway

Shaping product definition and creating marketing materials for next-generation I.T platforms.Working with executive team members to create campaigns and direction for promoting services to customers and partners.Assisted in designing effective plans for new product and software launches.Creating video marketing materials, video tutorials and voice overs, managing social media accounts and community management, and email campaigns. Exploring new potential partnerships and liaising with external companies.Providing UI/UX feedback, and feature suggestions to software management team.

Staines-Upon-Thames, England, United Kingdom

Implemented social media strategy to align with business goals.Collaborated with team members in management and marketing/design to ensure brand consistency.Generated content such as articles, images and videos - edited, published and shareded engaging social content daily on key platforms.Set up and managed social media ad campaigns.Communicated with followers and influencers, responding to queries in a timely manner.Suggested and implemented social features to develop brand awareness, including promotions and competitions.Monitored, analysed and reported on performance.

Assisting with content management, scripting and presenting content, and researching affiliates for this on-line video content website.

London, United Kingdom

Daily presenter and producer of syndicated music programmes across the Heart (holding)/One Network of 38 radio stations.Local cover shows on various Heart stations around the network and Capital FM London.

Bristol, United Kingdom

Syndicated presenter and producer of daily music radio programmes across the One Network. Presented "Music On Demand" late night syndicated show, weekday Early Breakfast and weekend breakfast shows on 38 commercial stations. Local Saturday and Sunday daytime shows, and main weekday cover jock for GWR FM Bristol/Bath and Red Dragon FM.

Presenter and producer of daily music programmes for various radio stations in Yorkshire and the North-East. Compiling music research and scheduling music output. Creating on-line content, podcasts, vidcasts and website content.