I am a highly adaptable and innovative producer and broadcast consultant with a track record spanning international media, corporate communications, and digital content. I thrive on using my extensive BBC experience to turn complex briefs into engaging, high-impact outputs, from live radio to strategic external communications and copywriting for global brands. Over the years I have built a reputation for the highest quality content, creative problem solving, rigorous project management, identifying and extrapolating engaging and compelling stories, and delivering under pressure. I love mentoring teams, training clients in media handling, and producing content that resonates with readers and audiences alike.

Julia May-Brown

I am a highly adaptable and innovative producer and broadcast consultant with a track record spanning international media, corporate communications, and digital content. I thrive on using my extensive BBC experience to turn complex briefs into engaging, high-impact outputs, from live radio to strategic external communications and copywriting for global brands. Over the years I have built a reputation for the highest quality content, creative problem solving, rigorous project management, identifying and extrapolating engaging and compelling stories, and delivering under pressure. I love mentoring teams, training clients in media handling, and producing content that resonates with readers and audiences alike.

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I am a highly adaptable and innovative producer and broadcast consultant with a track record spanning international media, corporate communications, and digital content. I thrive on using my extensive BBC experience to turn complex briefs into engaging, high-impact outputs, from live radio to strategic external communications and copywriting for global brands.

Over the years I have built a reputation for the highest quality content, creative problem solving, rigorous project management, identifying and extrapolating engaging and compelling stories, and delivering under pressure. I love mentoring teams, training clients in media handling, and producing content that resonates with readers and audiences alike.

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Work Experience

Senior Creative Producer / Production Manager (Freelance) at New Fruit Productions
July 1, 2021 - Present
Senior creative producer and production manager working for clients including Knight Frank LLP and Planet Organic.
Broadcast Consultant, Production Manager, Media Trainer, Copywriter at We Are Spoke Creative Agency
July 1, 2021 - Present
Broadcast consultant, production manager and media trainer, with clients such as KPMG and Dow.
Broadcast Consultant at IndigoEight Communications Agency
July 1, 2021 - Present
Broadcast consultant advising the PR team on client pitches to broadcast media outlets.
Corporate Copywriter at Schwa Writing Consultancy
July 1, 2021 - Present
Recently joined freelance roster as a corporate copywriter.
Director of Communications at Hayo’u Ltd
January 1, 2020 - July 31, 2021
Leading external communications including corporate, brand and publicity; crisis communications; managing press agencies UK/US; influencer relationships; speaker event content.
Head of Content at Hayo’u Ltd and Katie Brindle Ltd
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2020
Increased social media following from 7,000 to 55,000 in under 12 months; content lead across socials, website and events; managed press, broadcast and influencer requests; authored articles for Vogue, Porter, Harper’s Bazaar, The Times, The Huffington Post, The Cut and The Telegraph.
Content Creation and Research at Hayo’u Ltd
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2019
Established tone of voice and key messaging; produced website and social content; wrote press articles; handled press requests.
Ghost-writer at Katie Brindle / Hayo’u
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2018
Ghost-writer of Yang Sheng – The Art of Chinese Self-Healing; planned, structured, wrote, worked with editor and publisher on layout and publication.
Content Writer at Ingram and Macintyre
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Wrote diverse content including an internal handbook for Ernst and Young, a web campaign for The National Trust, and Huawei speeches.
Producer, The Jeremy Vine Show at BBC Radio 2
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2015
Created compelling content for Europe’s largest current affairs radio programme; pitched ideas, produced scripts, booked guests, and researched materials under tight deadlines; handled sensitive topics.
Freelance Media Trainer at Escott Hunt Ltd (on behalf of Knight Frank LLP, Control Risks Ltd, DTZ plc, Babcock International)
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Taught corporate employees how to handle themselves in interviews and challenging questioning.
Freelance Afternoon Producer at BBC Radio Bristol
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Determined news agenda with Programme Controller and News Editor; chose programme content and running order; studio produced the show.
Freelance Entertainment Reporter at IRN (Independent Radio News)
December 1, 2007 - February 29, 2008
Interviewed showbiz personalities; produced scripts for all commercial stations; packaged content and distributed bulletins.
Freelance Drivetime Producer at BBC London
October 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Determined news agenda with Programme Controller and News Editor; decided programme content and running order; studio produced live programming.
Network Presenter & Producer at BFBS Radio (British Forces Broadcasting Service)
June 1, 2004 - May 31, 2007
Flagship broadcasting across 23 countries; planning and material research; acting Station Manager; presented the Middle East Breakfast Show.
Freelance Producer, Broadcast Journalist & Presenter at BFBS Radio
June 1, 2001 - May 31, 2004
Contracts with BSKYB digital, BBC Choice, KMFM, Radio 2SM & Warner Village Cinemas; extensive voice-over work.
Afternoon Presenter at Cool FM
May 1, 1999 - November 30, 2001
Northern Ireland’s biggest music station; handled complex media concerns and political topics; hosted Outside Broadcasts to 30,000 people.
Freelance Producer, Studio Manager, Presenter & Broadcast Journalist at BFBS Radio
June 1, 1997 - June 30, 1999
Contracts with BBC Radio 4, BBC World Service, BBC Radio Derby and BBC Radio Nottingham; extensive voice-over work.

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Qualifications

BA Hons Media Production (First Class)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
4 A Levels
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
9 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
BA Hons Media Production (First Class)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
4 A Levels
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025
9 GCSEs
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education