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London, England, United Kingdom

London, England, United Kingdom

Uk & Europe

Portrait, Travel & Lifestyle Photographer working across the UK and Europe.www.rgwproductions.com

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Building, developing and creating content for 'My Capital XTRA' and 'My Capital' interactive radio apps, the first of their kind in the radio industry, which enables the listener to interact with content and curate their own music in the live radio experience. The platform went on to win the Gold Award for 'Best Innovation'at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards (2016).Also implementing the early-stages development of the new Global Radio app, encompassing all Global Brands into one… Show more Building, developing and creating content for 'My Capital XTRA' and 'My Capital' interactive radio apps, the first of their kind in the radio industry, which enables the listener to interact with content and curate their own music in the live radio experience. The platform went on to win the Gold Award for 'Best Innovation'at the Arqiva Commercial Radio Awards (2016).Also implementing the early-stages development of the new Global Radio app, encompassing all Global Brands into one digital listening experience.Managing a team or producers and working closely across multi-discipline departments including Digital, Broadcast Technology and Programme Managing Editors as well as producing and training presenters and show Producers. Show less

London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

Working with the Executive Producer on coaching and directing high profile, high performance talent. Directly responsible for content creation, guest booking and communication into and out of the show including running the show’s social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook), creation of online video content and listen again/podcast audio. Charged with coaching and developing the production assistants and overseeing all on-air caller and listener interaction to provide compelling and… Show more Working with the Executive Producer on coaching and directing high profile, high performance talent. Directly responsible for content creation, guest booking and communication into and out of the show including running the show’s social media platforms (Twitter, Facebook), creation of online video content and listen again/podcast audio. Charged with coaching and developing the production assistants and overseeing all on-air caller and listener interaction to provide compelling and entertaining content for the show. Identifying and creating newsworthy press opportunities. Produce live outside broadcasts for large events such as the Oscars and Summertime Ball. Working with the SPI teams to develop ideas and deliver entertaining on-air promotions. Have maintained London’s number 1 breakfast show position in most recent RAJAR with a 58% increase year on year in audience growth following show line-up change. Show less

Capital Fm, Leicester Square, London

Based at Global Radio, Leicester Square, London producing the Rich Clarke Evening Show for Capital London and the Capital Network.Producing focused content for the Smart Networked Evening Show output whilst being the center point of communication between the regional stations, the Interactive and Social Media teams for the show. Coaching and developing on-air talent. Coordinating celebrity guests and live outside broadcasts including The Brit Awards and Jingle Bell Ball shows as well as… Show more Based at Global Radio, Leicester Square, London producing the Rich Clarke Evening Show for Capital London and the Capital Network.Producing focused content for the Smart Networked Evening Show output whilst being the center point of communication between the regional stations, the Interactive and Social Media teams for the show. Coaching and developing on-air talent. Coordinating celebrity guests and live outside broadcasts including The Brit Awards and Jingle Bell Ball shows as well as simultaneous live on-air and online interactive interviews. Deputising for the Exec. Breakfast Producer, Deputy PC and PD. Working with the SPI teams to develop ideas and deliver entertaining on-air promotions. Show less

Leeds, Yorkshire, United Kingdom

Coaching and developing local and network on-air talent and producers to create compelling, entertaining and engaging content for both network and local split content. Deputising for the PC and Group PD on both Yorkshire and Network related issues. Working closely with other PC’s in the group and with the SPI team and National Commercial Programmers to provide both station and network client-focused promotions. Achieved over 1 million listeners in RAJAR and retained them.

Nottingham, United Kingdom

Part of the team to launch Heart 106 as a new brand in the East Midlands. Working closely with the Programme Controller and Marketing Department to deliver a strong and consistent brand strategy across the station.

Leeds, United Kingdom

Previous roles including Programmes Editor, Manager for Forward Planning and Provision of Local Content. Responsible for launching the new Breakfast Show resulting in continued growth in RAJAR.

Part of the team that resulted in Galaxy 105 being awarded the “ntl: Commercial Radio Station of the Year” (2002). Taking the Galaxy 105 Breakfast Show RAJAR figures to the highest they’d ever been. Co-ordinating outside broadcasts from Phoenix, Las Vegas and San Diego in the USA and Val d’Isere, France.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Media & Sport, Health Leisure

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