I'm a senior communications professional and BBC-trained broadcast journalist with 25+ years of experience creating, producing, and delivering content that connects with audiences. I bring the editorial instincts of a working journalist, the production capability to create content, and the on-stage presence to represent an organisation directly to its audiences. I have led audio and podcast content programmes end-to-end for major education brands, presented live to theatre audiences, and reported for BBC Local Radio. I write in-voice, coach spokespeople, and shape messages for the right channel. I am an experienced presenter and host, having broadcast professionally on radio, TV and podcasts, as well as live stages.

AL Booth

I'm a senior communications professional and BBC-trained broadcast journalist with 25+ years of experience creating, producing, and delivering content that connects with audiences. I bring the editorial instincts of a working journalist, the production capability to create content, and the on-stage presence to represent an organisation directly to its audiences. I have led audio and podcast content programmes end-to-end for major education brands, presented live to theatre audiences, and reported for BBC Local Radio. I write in-voice, coach spokespeople, and shape messages for the right channel. I am an experienced presenter and host, having broadcast professionally on radio, TV and podcasts, as well as live stages.

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I’m a senior communications professional and BBC-trained broadcast journalist with 25+ years of experience creating, producing, and delivering content that connects with audiences. I bring the editorial instincts of a working journalist, the production capability to create content, and the on-stage presence to represent an organisation directly to its audiences.

I have led audio and podcast content programmes end-to-end for major education brands, presented live to theatre audiences, and reported for BBC Local Radio. I write in-voice, coach spokespeople, and shape messages for the right channel.

I am an experienced presenter and host, having broadcast professionally on radio, TV and podcasts, as well as live stages.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Writer & Broadcaster at Notts TV
September 1, 2021 - September 1, 2025
Presented a live daily news programme; researched and interviewed 3–4 guests per show. Produced and shared content across social media platforms to extend broadcast reach.
Podcast Producer at PiXL / We Are In Beta
January 1, 2021 - Present
End-to-end production: guest sourcing and research, interview recording, editing, mixing, and delivery.
Writer & Podcast Producer at Message Heard
January 1, 2021 - Present
Raise Her Up (Series 1 & 2). Scripted and coached the host; delivered full audio editing for both series.
Writer, Presenter & Producer at Curio
January 1, 2021 - Present
Writer, Presenter & Producer of daily 20-minute audio news packages; worked editorially with commissioning editors.
Narrator, Editor & Producer at Blinkist
January 1, 2021 - Present
Narrator, Editor & Producer of 15–30-minute audiobook titles. Achieved Blinkist Daily Pick; listener rating 4.8 / 5.
Host and Producer at Oracy and Beyond
January 1, 2021 - Present
Host and producer of independently published education sector podcast, featuring school leaders, MAT executives, and oracy specialists.
Freelance Presenter at Gem 106 / Bauer
November 1, 2016 - December 1, 2018
Increased audience by 21,000 listeners; ranked number 1 in the marketplace. Subsequently added a further 5,000 listeners.
Breakfast Show Presenter at Fire Radio
May 1, 2015 - November 1, 2016
Delivered highest audience listening figures for 12 years.
Creative Writer at Heart / Capital / Smooth — Global Radio
May 1, 2013 - December 1, 2014
Wrote and produced audio advertising to client briefs across national radio brands. Secured £250,000+ in sales revenue.
Presenter at The Hit Music Network / Capital — Global Radio
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Increased audience figures to number 1 in the marketplace: reach, hours, and share.
Drive Show Presenter at Trent FM, Nottingham — Global Radio
October 1, 2006 - October 1, 2008
Delivered leading audience figures in broadcast area.
Breakfast Producer / Presenter at Galaxy, Birmingham — Chrysalis Group
February 1, 2002 - October 1, 2006
Highest figures in breakfast show and station history.
Breakfast Producer at 96.3 Radio Aire / Viking FM — Emap
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2002
Live Events Host — Freelance
January 1, 1998 - Present
Royal Television Society — Host & interviewer for An Evening with Chris Tarrant; live theatre audience. Em-Con (Nottingham) — Annual host for cast Q&As including Sir Tony Robinson, Warwick Davis, Red Dwarf cast. GoTo Events — Corporate team-building event host across the UK.

Education

BBC Journalism Core Skills at BBC
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026
BBC Scriptwriting at BBC
January 11, 2030 - May 14, 2026

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Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services