Laura Dawson Email & Phone Number

Manchester, England, United Kingdom

Manchester, United Kingdom

I make great content for various clients across radio, online and print...Japan Up! | Magazine | Travel WriterI have a monthly page which I've written since 2015 for Japanese magazine Japan Up! featuring quirky articles about Japanese culture.Yogaank | Yoga Schools in India | Web Content & Blogging

Uk - Japan

My latest BBC radio documentary; "How Japan Fell Out of Love With Love" investigates the changing Japanese society and looks at why the population is declining at such a rapid rate.Listen again here; bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07vndh1

Nottingham, United Kingdom

A Creative Writer for Global Radio, based at Capital FM in Nottingham. I worked with an award-winning team developing creative commercial solutions and campaigns to deliver results for our clients. I worked across all of Global's stations including; Capital FM, Heart Radio, Classic FM, Radio X (XFM) and LBC. I also developed creative ideas across digital platforms like DAX, and 360video.

Since 2012 I have been independently producing radio/audio documentaries.SHRINKING POPULATION: HOW JAPAN FELL OUT OF LOVE WITH LOVEBBC Radio 4 Documentary & 'Pick Of The Week' WinnerTulip Mazumdar and I explore how young people's rejection of intimacy and their embracing of singledom has left Japan's authorities struggling to tackle rapid population decline.Written and produced by Laura Dawson as a Like It Is Media Production.​bbc.co.uk/programmes/b07vndh1---UNDERCOVER: THE WORLD OF TOKYO'S HOSTESS GIRLSTokyo. One of the most densely populated cities on earth; a declining population with an increasing 'love industry'. This eye-opening story captures the working lives of the girls providing substitutes to regular relationships – Tokyo’s Hostess Girls. My curiosity led me to investigate further, as I entered Tokyo’s Red Light District to spend a night working at a hostess bar and find out what it’s really all about.​Presented and produced by Laura Dawson.---FOUR NIGHTS IN BERLINIgloo Magazine Documentary ​Berlin. A city of culture and history that holds a well-kept secret that only the lucky get to discover. The city is host to its own musical culture, and to those who know, it is a Narnia of great music, fantastic DJ’s, and extraordinary non-stop parties. I wanted to experience—for myself—this secret techno community, at its rawest, most diverse, and wackiest form. This doc follows a 4-night party in Berlin in some of the biggest clubs such as Tresor and Berghain - to get a grasp on the Berlin techno scene. For Igloo Magazine and broadcast on Switch Radio 107.5. igloomag.com/features/four-nights-in-berlin​Presented and produced by Laura Dawson.

Tokyo, Japan

Bart Corporation is a Japanese production company who make English language study materials. I had an amazing time in working in a number of areas for Bart, including writing material for educational study books and audio scripts, I also narrated audio materials, working in both English and Japanese language.I assisted in studio recording and production, liaising between English speaking and Japanese staff to ensure correct pronunciations, intonation and professional production.It was amazing to work in production overseas, and gave me a broader look on production and writing for mass audiences, seeing excellent results and sales for the company.

London, United Kingdom

This short-term - but incredibly fun - position was based in Leicester Square. My duties included assisting the Head of Music and the Head of Production, liaising with pluggers and artists, updating the radio system, promotions and presenter assistance. I was also involved in creative production including jingles and on-air live games for public participation.

Birmingham, United Kingdom

I recorded interviewed, edited and produced work commissioned by the BBC Radio Network - including working as Assistant Producer on ‘”The Story of 1Xtra” documentary. I also completed production work for Shuga Radio, and UNICEF & MTV broadcast collaborations supporting HIV/AIDS prevention - broadcast across countries within Africa in English, French and Kiswahili. My other duties included planning and researching for creative radio features.

A family business in which I have undertaken and managed various individual projects as well as managed the companies website and promotions since 2008 alongside other industry work.I worked primarily as Assistant Manager, managing projects, assisting in marketing and customer relations, as well as securing deals, running projects on location and managing small teams. I also managed the companies website and produced promotional audio features for the company to enhance their business - I still produce for the company on a freelance basis.

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba) With Honours 1:1, Media And Communication - Radio Specialism, First

Activities and Societies: The Radio students' final year student radio station 'The Oasis Radio' was an entirely student run station.

Media Studies, Law, Business Studies, Media Studies B | Business Studies B | Law C