Matt Tasker Email & Phone Number

London, Gb

London, England, United Kingdom

Producer at BBC Radio 6 Music working on Lauren Laverne and Huw Stephens, as well as one-off specials for 6 Music and Radio 2

Assistant Producer working on BBC Radio 6 Music, predominately on Steve Lamacq's programme, on which I spent a four month period producing the show. Also producing documentaries and one-off specials for BBC Radio 2 including 'Quentin Tarantino's Movie Mixtape' (Aug 2019), 'The Twelve Films Of Christmas' (Dec 2020) and James Bond: Soundtrack Stories (Sept 2021).

London, United Kingdom

Assisting with programme production, including developing features, audio editing and producing the programme in the regular producer's absence.

London, United Kingdom

Assisting with programme production across two new shows on the network, including developing features and working on pre-launch pilots. Responsibilities include sourcing new music, audio editing as well as booking and briefing guests.Produced Jo Whiley Outside Broadcasts from Hay Festival (May 2019) and Edinburgh Festivals (Aug 2019)

Assisting with programme production with responsibilities including; writing scripts, notes, preparing audio, booking and briefing guests, programme administration.Co-led an outside broadcasts from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2017 and Windsor for the Royal Wedding in 2018. Our team won the Gold Award for Best Live Event/Outside Broadcast at the Audio Production Awards 2018 for the Royal Wedding Show.During my time on the show we won Gold for Best Breakfast Show - Music at the… Show more Assisting with programme production with responsibilities including; writing scripts, notes, preparing audio, booking and briefing guests, programme administration.Co-led an outside broadcasts from the RHS Chelsea Flower Show in 2017 and Windsor for the Royal Wedding in 2018. Our team won the Gold Award for Best Live Event/Outside Broadcast at the Audio Production Awards 2018 for the Royal Wedding Show.During my time on the show we won Gold for Best Breakfast Show - Music at the 2016 Audio & Radio Industry Awards, and Bronze in the same category in 2017.Whilst in this role I also produced my first programme for BBC Radio 2, 'Dominic Cooper's Day Off' - a one-off special celebrating movie soundtracks from the 1980s, hosted by actor Dominic Cooper. Show less

London, United Kingdom

- Assistant Producer: The Chris Evans Breakfast Show on BBC Radio 2- Assistant Producer cover work: Breakfast & Liz Kershaw on BBC 6 Music- Research & script writing for Cerys On 6 (BBC 6 Music)- Tom Ravenscroft live from Latitude Festival 2015- Social media design for numerous shows (see www.matttasker.co.uk/gallery)- Research and scripting; Sounds of the 80s, Liza Tarbuk (BBC Radio 2)- Phone Operator; All Request Fridays (BBC Radio 2

London, United Kingdom

Studio Broadcast Assistant- Working on programmes including Jason Rosam, Gary Crowley, BBC Introducing, Dan Roberts & InspiritResponsibilities include:-- Answering studio phones and assessing callers suitability for going on air- Music reporting with Sable and updating show pages with IBroadcast- BBC Introducing for London listening panel Tech Assistant - Outside BroadcastsIncluding:- Population Special from the maternity ward at Guys’ and St Thomas’ Hospital… Show more Studio Broadcast Assistant- Working on programmes including Jason Rosam, Gary Crowley, BBC Introducing, Dan Roberts & InspiritResponsibilities include:-- Answering studio phones and assessing callers suitability for going on air- Music reporting with Sable and updating show pages with IBroadcast- BBC Introducing for London listening panel Tech Assistant - Outside BroadcastsIncluding:- Population Special from the maternity ward at Guys’ and St Thomas’ Hospital (Jan, 2015)- Immigration Special live from Brent looking at the impact immigration is having on London councils (Dec, 2014)Responsibilities include assistance setting up and packing down outside broadcast equipment as well as general assistance during live programme. Show less

London, United Kingdom

Cover Assistant producer on BBC programmes- BBC Radio 6 Music: Mary Anne Hobbs- BBC Asian Network: Panjabi Hit Squad

London, United Kingdom

BBC Radio 6 Music Programmes- Broadcast Assistant and Cover Assistant Producer - Now Playing @6Music: Helping prepare show; booking guests, recording + editing interviews, editing production, creating social media assets, sourcing archive audio. Whilst on-air I monitor and post on social media platforms, comply music and any studio tasks- Freak Zone & Freakier ZoneBBC Radio 1 programmes- Radio 1 Rock Show cover Assistant ProducerBBC Asian Network programmes-… Show more BBC Radio 6 Music Programmes- Broadcast Assistant and Cover Assistant Producer - Now Playing @6Music: Helping prepare show; booking guests, recording + editing interviews, editing production, creating social media assets, sourcing archive audio. Whilst on-air I monitor and post on social media platforms, comply music and any studio tasks- Freak Zone & Freakier ZoneBBC Radio 1 programmes- Radio 1 Rock Show cover Assistant ProducerBBC Asian Network programmes- Yasser and Kan D Man & DJ Limelight cover Assistant ProducerBBC 6 Music Social Media- Creating social media designs for regular and one-off programmingThe BRITs 2015- Photo EditorEconomist Audio Edition- Producing audio, working in-studio with voice over artists using Sadie Show less

London, United Kingdom

Four week internship at Independent Production company, focusing on radio.-Shadowing and broadcast assistant on BBC Radio 1, 4, 5Live & 6 Music shows. Tasks included complying music, researching and editing audio packages-Running and proofing Economist Audio Edition-General Assistance with production tasks including guest research and PRS tasks

Leeds, United Kingdom

Involves running a student radio station with over two-hundred members. My responsibilities included managing station finances, developing overall strategies, maintenance of technical equipment and recruitment of new volunteers.Notable achievements include:--Upgrading the station's playout system on a minimal budget-Re-branding the station with a new name, logos and station sound-Securing major funding for renovation of two studios-Improving the station's student focus… Show more Involves running a student radio station with over two-hundred members. My responsibilities included managing station finances, developing overall strategies, maintenance of technical equipment and recruitment of new volunteers.Notable achievements include:--Upgrading the station's playout system on a minimal budget-Re-branding the station with a new name, logos and station sound-Securing major funding for renovation of two studios-Improving the station's student focus with more focus to the station's content, including a brand-new student-centric drivetime show, The Beat-Improving the station's online presence with our website and social media-Increasing member numbers from 199 to 303 compared to the previous year Show less

Leeds, United Kingdom

Assisting the Station Manager in general smooth running of Leeds Student Radio. Including training members with broadcasting equipment, organising events and assisting with planning of station strategy. The station was nominated for 'Best Student Station' at the 2013 Student Radio Awards for this academic year

Leeds, United Kingdom

Responsibilities included:--Chairing station playlist meetings-Organising and distributing music review and interview opportunities among the station's music team-Executive producer of five flagship 'RPM Presents' specialist music showsPersonally covered music events such as Leeds Festival 2012, Latitude Festival 2012, Constellations Festival 2011 and Live At Leeds 2012Part of the team behind SOS Festival 2013, a day music and comedy festival for charity organised by… Show more Responsibilities included:--Chairing station playlist meetings-Organising and distributing music review and interview opportunities among the station's music team-Executive producer of five flagship 'RPM Presents' specialist music showsPersonally covered music events such as Leeds Festival 2012, Latitude Festival 2012, Constellations Festival 2011 and Live At Leeds 2012Part of the team behind SOS Festival 2013, a day music and comedy festival for charity organised by Leeds Student Radio. My role included booking eight bands for the music stage, both local Leeds bands and established national artists like Cosmo Jarvis. Show less

Bachelor Of Arts (Ba)

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