I'm an engaging and accomplished radio presenter and producer with over 20 years of experience in creating compelling audio content. I have a proven track record of increasing listener engagement and audience figures, including a record 1.8 million listeners for a flagship Drive show and a 105% increase in listening hours for Breakfast Radio. I specialise in podcast creation, social media content, and developing on-air campaigns. I love crafting podcasts, social media content, and on-air campaigns, and I thrive on building audience engagement and partnerships across platforms.

Matt Foistere

I'm an engaging and accomplished radio presenter and producer with over 20 years of experience in creating compelling audio content. I have a proven track record of increasing listener engagement and audience figures, including a record 1.8 million listeners for a flagship Drive show and a 105% increase in listening hours for Breakfast Radio. I specialise in podcast creation, social media content, and developing on-air campaigns. I love crafting podcasts, social media content, and on-air campaigns, and I thrive on building audience engagement and partnerships across platforms.

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I’m an engaging and accomplished radio presenter and producer with over 20 years of experience in creating compelling audio content. I have a proven track record of increasing listener engagement and audience figures, including a record 1.8 million listeners for a flagship Drive show and a 105% increase in listening hours for Breakfast Radio. I specialise in podcast creation, social media content, and developing on-air campaigns.

I love crafting podcasts, social media content, and on-air campaigns, and I thrive on building audience engagement and partnerships across platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Presenter/Producer at Lincs FM Group / Global / Emap
January 1, 2001 - September 14, 2020
Presenting/ Producing daily radio shows - mostly breakfast shows within large market places
Breakfast Show Presenter / Podcast Creator / Event Host / Content Creator at South Yorkshire Radio Group
May 1, 2025 - Present
Hosting a daily Breakfast Show across South Yorkshire and creating on-air campaigns. Producing and developing podcasts, including two projects in 2025 that attracted over 1.5 million views across social media and securing Top 10 chart positions. Recently hosted the national Theatre tour, geling a chat show concept with audience interaction.
Executive Producer of a National Drivetime Show / Manager of Rock FM at Bauer Media / Hits Radio
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2025
Overhauled the flagship Drive show by creating new formats and applying audience research, driving the 4-7pm slot to a record high of 1.8 million listeners. Served as the executive producer and managed cross-platform content, events, and campaign sponsorship integration.
Programme Manager at The North West’s Rock FM
September 1, 2020 - April 30, 2025
Led programming for Rock FM in the North West, achieving the highest breakfast audience figures in 15 years and driving content strategy and audience engagement campaigns.
Breakfast & Daytime Presenter / Producer at The Lincs FM Group (Trax FM / Dearne FM / Rother FM)
January 1, 2012 - August 31, 2020
Increased listening hours by 80% year on year (Q1 2020). Introduced social media content to programmes, including sketch-based videos and content repurposed from on-air segments, fostering a 24-hour breakfast presence and stronger audience engagement.
Network & Weekend Breakfast Presenter at Capital FM / Galaxy Network
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2012
Hosted network and weekend breakfast programmes, delivering consistent audience growth and cross-station engagement.
Heart Breakfast Presenter / Producer at Heart
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2010
Led Heart Suffolk Breakfast from 5th to 2nd in the marketplace, outperforming Radio 1 at peak listening times and increasing audience by 105,000 Listening Hours.
Drivetime Presenter at Hallam FM (South Yorkshire & The North Midlands)
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2007
Anchored a freshly launched double-headed drivetime show, contributing to substantial audience gains and on-air presence.
Evening Show Presenter / Record Company Liaison Manager at Radio Aire (Leeds)
January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2004
Presented evening show blocks and liaised with record companies to coordinate artist appearances and campaigns.
Evening Show Presenter / Producer at 95.8 Capital FM (London)
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Evening show presenter and producer responsibilities across London market.
Evening Show Presenter / Producer at Liberty Radio (London)
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
Evening show presenter and producer roles, contributing to station programming.
Co-Presenter / Producer at BBC Radio East Midlands
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 1998
Co-presented programmes and produced content for the East Midlands region.

Education

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Qualifications

Arqiva Presenter Of The Year
January 11, 2030 - June 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment