DeMarkay Williams

Produced content for the Young Creators Lab at The British Library, focusing on the Beyond the Bassline Exhibition focusing and the themes of music & identity. I was part of a team that created a TikTok series on the history of the Notting Hill Carnival that went live a few days before the 2024 event, reaching an audience that included both newcomers and regular carnival-goers. Additionally, we worked with design agency, Bond and Coyne, to establish a distinctive identity for the programme and helped plan our final showcase event, coordinating logistics and fostering collaboration among team members.

• Content Creator
• Content Producer

As a Specialist and Cover Producer for Capital XTRA, I produced live broadcasts for leading music shows, collaborating closely with presenters to enhance their on-air delivery. I worked with Afro B to revamp his Saturday night show, which significantly boosted listener engagement. In the week leading up to Christmas in December 2022, I produced the Capital XTRA Breakfast show for the first time, collaborating with former Saturday afternoons presenter Remel London. I regularly covered other specialist shows, including DJ Semtex and Ras Kwame, and Capital XTRA Evenings with former host Omah Howard. I coordinated on-air competitions and managed prize distribution in collaboration with the Enterprise team, ensuring compliance throughout the process. Additionally, I produced and edited guest interviews for both on-air and digital platforms, including notable sessions for Ras Kwame’s Reggae Recipe with artists like Adekunle Gold, Barrington Levy, and Valiant.

• Content Producer
• Executive Producer
• Programmer
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Curated dynamic live playlists for Capital XTRA and Radio X, significantly enhancing audience engagement by 40% on Global Player. Launched three new playlists for Capital XTRA, focusing on Caribbean and UK music, alongside a special playlist celebrating female Hip Hop and RnB stars in honour of International Women's Day and Women's History Month. Managed the output of Global Player's MyRadio feature by updating the music weekly in line with the latest playlist updates from the eight music brands. This was crucial, as I oversaw what listeners heard immediately upon pressing the 'Skip Song' button in the app. I worked closely with the Sound Design teams of each brand to ensure that I had access to up-to-date production at all times. I made certain to be informed of any production updates, whether they occurred weekly or monthly, allowing me to keep the content fresh. I also wrote the scripts for the production of new Capital XTRA playlists, including Caribbean Collection, Firebabes, and Summer Sound System, collaborating closely with the Capital Brand Sound Design team to ensure these were voiced and produced effectively for output. Additionally, I revitalised the MyRadio stations' production by removing any material that was outdated by several years or even a decade. This proactive approach enhanced interactivity and aligned the feature with the brand identities of Global's core music stations, contributing to a notable increase in user engagement. I also effectively coordinated communication between internal teams and stakeholders, ensuring all project timelines and deliverables were met on time and to the highest standard.

• Music Producer