James Brownlow

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Podcast producer and audio editor with 30+ years in UK broadcast, working hands on from a home studio for independent creators, brands, and production companies who need broadcast quality output on a freelance timeline.

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Podcast producer and audio editor with 30+ years in UK broadcast, working hands on from a home studio for independent creators, brands, and production companies who need broadcast quality output on a freelance timeline.

I edit natively in Adobe Audition and Premiere Pro, and adapt to whatever DAW or workflow a project already runs on. That means clean dialogue edits, noise reduction, mix and master, and fast, reliable turnaround without you needing to onboard me to your setup first.

Before going independent, I led content and audience strategy at Global, Bauer Media (UK and Ireland), News Corp, and Wireless Group, including programming Capital FM to its highest ever RAJAR audience. I’ve since applied that same ear for audience retention to independent podcast production, growing shows and building the production tools that support them.

Through That Accent Ltd, I offer podcast editing, production, and content strategy to clients who want senior level judgement on every edit, not just a technically clean file.

Available for part time and project based work, remote, UK based. I work with clients across any English speaking market, and my AI assisted workflow means non-English language projects can also be handled to a high, in-market standard depending on the specific task.

  • Joined July 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

More experts in Manchester, United Kingdom

Projects · 2

Engaged by Bauer Media Audio UK as an embedded consultancy across the full lifecycle of KISS Breakfast, a new UK radio show launched in February on the KISS brand.

Scope covered four critical phases:

Format identification — defining the show’s format from the ground up before broadcast
Talent recruitment — identifying the right hosts for the format
Launch oversight — managing the show’s market entry
Ongoing production — continued involvement in the show’s production engine post-launch

Hosted by Tyler West and Chloe Burrows, the show achieved 588,000 weekly listeners according to RAJAR data — the highest audience this timeslot has recorded since KISS became a fully digital broadcast product.

Skills: audience growth strategy, radio format development, talent recruitment, launch management, radio production consultancy, RAJAR audience data, breakfast show production.

Audience Growth Consultancy: KISS Breakfast, Bauer Media Audio UK
  • Content Designer
  • Content Strategist
  • Podcast Editor
  • +1

Audiobook Production: The Last Song on Earth

Recorded, coached narration for, and edited the full audiobook production of The Last Song on Earth, a novel by Dave Berry and Jamie Scallion. Delivered the final product across all relevant audiobook platforms and aggregators.

Released in March 2026. The Guardian reviewed the novel as “completely original, surprising and thrilling.”

Skills: audiobook production, narration coaching, audio recording, audio editing, fiction audiobook production, platform and aggregator delivery.

Audiobook Production: The Last Song on Earth
  • Podcast Editor
  • Post Production Coordinator
  • Post-Production
  • +2

Work experience· 7 roles

Founder · That ACCENTJul 2025 – Present · 1 yr 5 mos

Founded That ACCENT, a content production and strategy start-up delivering show content products and consultancy across entertainment, music, and sports entertainment. Led content strategy and talent development for the February relaunch of KISS Breakfast with Tyler West and Chloe Burrows, identifying and recruiting/coaching Chloe into the co-host role. Produced the 2026 audiobook The Last Song On Earth, praised by The Guardian as “completely original, surprising and thrilling.” Runs the ACCENT Academy to develop the next generation of audio, video, and content talent. Focuses on creator-led IP, show lifecycle decisions, platform strategy, sponsor integration, and performance-driven editorial packaging.

Managing Editor, Music & Entertainment · Bauer Media Group (Ireland)Jun 2021 – Jun 2025 · 4 yrs 1 mo

Led content strategy across Bauer Media Ireland’s audio portfolio (100+ creators) with responsibility for editorial direction, production leadership, and team management across brands. Drove Today FM’s highest market share and reach in over 20 years and supported youth audience growth for SPIN. Directed content strategy through the acquisition and integration of three stations (iRadio, Beat 102-103, Red FM) to align strategy across an enlarged portfolio. Conceived and executed a large-scale guerrilla activation for Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour arrival in Dublin, delivering 300,000+ views within 24 hours and securing Today FM as Universal Music/Taylor Swift’s official Irish broadcast partner. Earned Today FM’s “Best Radio Station” industry award within 12 months of taking the role.

Content Director · Bauer Media Group, Absolute Radio Network & Hits Radio Network (UK)Oct 2015 – Jun 2021 · 5 yrs 9 mos

Directed content strategy and portfolio performance across Gem, Country Hits Radio, Radio City, Rock FM, and Free Radio. Managed heads of production and their teams across each brand. Identified and recruited US host Ty Bentli, personally coaching his transition into a UK-native broadcast voice to launch Country Hits Radio on a fraction of the comparable sister launch budget; later he was headhunted by Apple Music to lead their global country format. Transformed Gem into the UK’s largest commercial station on 100% original content and pioneered Gem’s podcast strategy.

Content Director · Juice FM, UTV Media (GB) / News Corp UKNov 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr
Founder · Independent Audio & Business ConsultancyJan 2013 – Nov 2014 · 1 yr 11 mos
Programme Director, 95.8 Capital FM & Capital FM Network · GlobalOct 2010 – Dec 2012 · 2 yrs 3 mos
Station Junior to Programme Controller · Galaxy & XFM (Chrysalis/Global), Century Radio, CFMJan 1995 – Jan 2010 · 15 yrs 1 mo

Education

GNVQ, Business Studies · Carlisle College2030 – 2026
Executive Management Leadership (Bauer Academy) · Bauer Academy2030 – 2026

Certifications and awards

Bauer Academy: Executive Management Leadership & “The Winning Edge”2030 – 2026

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