AbouT - QUICK OVERVIEW
Hello. How are you? Thank you for being interested in my website and the things I create.
The short version: I love creating audio/visualised podcasts and radio. It’s that simple. I’m never happier than when coming up with ideas for brand new podcasts or radio shows. Then getting to oversee them come to life - delivering content that brings joy to audiences or offers new ways of looking at the world.
The long version, if you should want more detail: I’m a bit of a Swiss Army Knife. I’m a:
· Executive Producer
· Ideas/Development Executive
Which is built on these solid foundations of being a:
· Podcast Producer
· Music and Entertainment Radio Producer
· Speech Radio/Documentary Producer
· Trained Journalist
· Digital/Social Producer
I have a track record in delivering high quality podcast and radio content for some of the biggest broadcasters and brands (see Awards section). I’m also privileged to be a judge for various key industry awards including The British Podcast Awards, The Radio and Audio Industry Awards (ARIAs), and The Audio Production Awards (APAs).
GREAT WITH TALENT: I have strong talent management skills and am experienced in working with some of the industry’s biggest names. From seasoned broadcasters to developing/nurturing less experienced talent as they undertake their first dep slots or new audio projects. See Talent Management section for some of these names.
IDEAS: I’m an ideas-person – and always have lots of ideas up my sleeve. As an experienced Development Exec, I’m more than used to conceiving and pitching fresh and innovative content ideas to clients, to successfully win new business. I have a great contacts book which includes direct links with talent - many of whom I’m currently in the process of developing ideas with - as well as agents and artists management.
VERSATILE: I’ve a track record of delivering high production values across multi-genres. I’ve received awards for my entertainment podcasts and radio shows as well as for my storytelling/documentaries and for creating innovative digital content. As a result, I have 1st class production skills, sound editorial judgement, and am used to working with a range of stakeholders, under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Check out my podcast and docs work here, and my live radio work here. Plus, there’s also some exciting new series in production with big name talent which I can’t say much about right now….!
JOURNALISM: I also trained as a news journalist, initially working as a crime reporter/investigative journalist on newspapers. I’ve even reported from Bosnia. So, as well as delivering high quality music and entertainment content, I can equally turn my hand to factual or hard-hitting content, such as true crime podcasts.
DIGITAL: I also have bonus digital content-making skills – which includes previously being a Digital Editor at ITV (working across video and socials-led music, drama and entertainment content) and also winning ‘Best Creative Innovation’ at The Radio Academy Awards for my multi-platform work at the BBC. Therefore, I have a firm understanding of how to harness digital/social platforms to increase engagement around my audio content, including visualisation.
MENTOR: I’ve been fortunate enough to lead some great teams. I had some great mentors, so, I try to pass it on. I’ve been one of 20 mentors for the BBC’s Sandy Chalmers’ Mentoring Scheme plus I’ve also mentored ex-offenders for the amazing charity The Longford Trust.
So that’s me.
I also enjoy… drinking lots of tea, growing my own veg, watching a good film, upcycling stuff (usually painting discarded furniture I’ve ‘rescued’), collecting original Penguin Books (especially first editions) and taking way too many photos on my phone of objects and scenes I spot on my travels. I also have a pet fox.
Why not message me to say hello.