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Broadcast technical professional with hands-on studio experience delivering live news, radio, and podcast productions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in studio setup, audio engineering, camera operation, fault finding/troubleshooting, and live production workflows, while maintaining high technical and editorial standards. Collaborates closely with presenters, producers, contributors, and production teams to ensure smooth live output. Develops and edits podcast episodes using professional broadcast workflows, and applies strong decision-making and workflow management skills to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption.…Broadcast technical professional with hands-on studio experience delivering live news, radio, and podcast productions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in studio setup, audio engineering, camera operation, fault finding/troubleshooting, and live production workflows, while maintaining high technical and editorial standards. Collaborates closely with presenters, producers, contributors, and production teams to ensure smooth live output. Develops and edits podcast episodes using professional broadcast workflows, and applies strong decision-making and workflow management skills to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption.

Oliver Nelson

Sound Technician, Camera Operator, Sound Engineer, +2

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Broadcast technical professional with hands-on studio experience delivering live news, radio, and podcast productions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in studio setup, audio engineering, camera operation, fault finding/troubleshooting, and live production workflows, while maintaining high technical and editorial standards. Collaborates closely with presenters, producers, contributors, and production teams to ensure smooth live output. Develops and edits podcast episodes using professional broadcast workflows, and applies strong decision-making and workflow management skills to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption.…Broadcast technical professional with hands-on studio experience delivering live news, radio, and podcast productions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in studio setup, audio engineering, camera operation, fault finding/troubleshooting, and live production workflows, while maintaining high technical and editorial standards. Collaborates closely with presenters, producers, contributors, and production teams to ensure smooth live output. Develops and edits podcast episodes using professional broadcast workflows, and applies strong decision-making and workflow management skills to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption.

Available to hire

Broadcast technical professional with hands-on studio experience delivering live news, radio, and podcast productions in fast-paced environments. Skilled in studio setup, audio engineering, camera operation, fault finding/troubleshooting, and live production workflows, while maintaining high technical and editorial standards.

Collaborates closely with presenters, producers, contributors, and production teams to ensure smooth live output. Develops and edits podcast episodes using professional broadcast workflows, and applies strong decision-making and workflow management skills to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption.

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Work Experience

Studio Manager / Sound Operator (Radio 4 pre-records; Radio 3 live music support) at BBC Radio

January 1, 2024 - Present

Studio Manager for BBC Radio 4 pre-recorded programmes, responsible for studio setup, recording quality, and session management. Second Studio Manager and Sound Operator for BBC Radio 3 live music broadcasts, supporting BBC Radio 1 Live Lounge and Piano Room sessions. Operated PTZ camera systems for visualised radio productions and collaborated with producers and engineers to deliver high-quality audio across multiple BBC platforms.

Studio Director / Broadcast Technical Operator (News Operations, Studio Direction, Panel Operator) at BBC

January 1, 2024 - Present

Acts as Studio Director and Panel Operator across BBC World Service news programmes (including NewsHour, Newsroom and Bulletins). Prepares studios, communications, and audio systems ahead of live broadcasts to ensure full operational readiness before transmission. Troubleshoots technical faults under pressure to keep programmes on air with minimal disruption. Works closely with producers, presenters and contributors, maintaining clear communications to deliver seamless live output. Provides additional radio/multi-platform support including studio management responsibilities for pre-recorded sessions and sound/session operations for live music broadcasts, including PTZ camera system operation for visualised radio productions and coordinating audio delivery across BBC platforms.

Lead Technical Operator and Editor (Podcast Community) at BBC Apprenticeship Community Podcast

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Records and edits podcast episodes (using professional broadcast workflows) as Lead Technical Operator and Editor. Supports podcast production across BBC News, developing studio recording, editing, and live production workflow experience. Trained as a Studio Director, covering gallery operation, cueing, and management of studio output. Demonstrates strong fault-finding, decision-making, and workflow management while supporting live productions.

Founder & Event Manager at Eclipse LD Notation (Eclipse LDN)

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020

Founded and managed a London-based live music events brand, organising and promoting club events. Planned and delivered live events, managing artist bookings, venue logistics, and event operations. Built audiences through social media marketing and digital content, developing strong communication, organisation, and client relationship skills while working with artists, DJs, and venues.