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Producer and broadcast journalist turning complex global developments into clear, engaging factual journalism for international audiences. Fast-tracked from freelance research to producer at the BBC, with repeat bookings and contract extensions driven by strong editorial judgement, contributor development, dependable delivery, and collaborative working. After a planned career break to recover from ill health, I’m now back seeking opportunities in editorial production, documentary storytelling, factual audio, and multiplatform journalism. I’m particularly interested in long-form current affairs and radio/broadcast formats where accuracy, narrative clarity, and public service impact matter.…Producer and broadcast journalist turning complex global developments into clear, engaging factual journalism for international audiences. Fast-tracked from freelance research to producer at the BBC, with repeat bookings and contract extensions driven by strong editorial judgement, contributor development, dependable delivery, and collaborative working. After a planned career break to recover from ill health, I’m now back seeking opportunities in editorial production, documentary storytelling, factual audio, and multiplatform journalism. I’m particularly interested in long-form current affairs and radio/broadcast formats where accuracy, narrative clarity, and public service impact matter.

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Producer and broadcast journalist turning complex global developments into clear, engaging factual journalism for international audiences. Fast-tracked from freelance research to producer at the BBC, with repeat bookings and contract extensions driven by strong editorial judgement, contributor development, dependable delivery, and collaborative working. After a planned career break to recover from ill health, I’m now back seeking opportunities in editorial production, documentary storytelling, factual audio, and multiplatform journalism. I’m particularly interested in long-form current affairs and radio/broadcast formats where accuracy, narrative clarity, and public service impact matter.…Producer and broadcast journalist turning complex global developments into clear, engaging factual journalism for international audiences. Fast-tracked from freelance research to producer at the BBC, with repeat bookings and contract extensions driven by strong editorial judgement, contributor development, dependable delivery, and collaborative working. After a planned career break to recover from ill health, I’m now back seeking opportunities in editorial production, documentary storytelling, factual audio, and multiplatform journalism. I’m particularly interested in long-form current affairs and radio/broadcast formats where accuracy, narrative clarity, and public service impact matter.

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Producer and broadcast journalist turning complex global developments into clear, engaging factual journalism for international audiences. Fast-tracked from freelance research to producer at the BBC, with repeat bookings and contract extensions driven by strong editorial judgement, contributor development, dependable delivery, and collaborative working.

After a planned career break to recover from ill health, I’m now back seeking opportunities in editorial production, documentary storytelling, factual audio, and multiplatform journalism. I’m particularly interested in long-form current affairs and radio/broadcast formats where accuracy, narrative clarity, and public service impact matter.

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Podcast Production

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Leadership

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Podcast Production

Expert

Script

Expert

Leadership

Expert

Work Experience

Producer / Editorial Producer at BBC World Service & BBC Sounds

June 1, 2021 - April 1, 2023

Independently managed the complete production process from conception to broadcast, delivering factual journalism for a global audience while maintaining high editorial, legal and production standards. Produced documentary programmes from editorial concept through research, scripting, recording and final delivery. Identified, secured and briefed leading international contributors including academics, diplomats, economists, scientists, policymakers and journalists. Developed clear narrative structures that made complex international stories relatable to global audiences. Worked closely with editors, presenters, studio engineers and production teams under demanding broadcast deadlines. Ensured compliance with BBC Editorial Guidelines, legal requirements and editorial policy. Managed multiple productions simultaneously while maintaining consistently high standards. Mentored freelance researchers and early-career colleagues entering BBC production roles.