I'm Orla O Leary, a 21-year-old from Cork, Ireland with a passion for all things media and football. I'm currently studying Media Production and building hands-on experience across radio, video, and digital content. I've hosted and produced shows on Spark FM and The Big Red Bench, written articles for Cork City FC Women's team, and completed a major radio documentary about women's football. I love collaborating, learning new skills, and telling stories that inform and entertain.

Orla O Leary

I'm Orla O Leary, a 21-year-old from Cork, Ireland with a passion for all things media and football. I'm currently studying Media Production and building hands-on experience across radio, video, and digital content. I've hosted and produced shows on Spark FM and The Big Red Bench, written articles for Cork City FC Women's team, and completed a major radio documentary about women's football. I love collaborating, learning new skills, and telling stories that inform and entertain.

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I’m Orla O Leary, a 21-year-old from Cork, Ireland with a passion for all things media and football. I’m currently studying Media Production and building hands-on experience across radio, video, and digital content.

I’ve hosted and produced shows on Spark FM and The Big Red Bench, written articles for Cork City FC Women’s team, and completed a major radio documentary about women’s football. I love collaborating, learning new skills, and telling stories that inform and entertain.

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Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
Irish
Intermediate

Work Experience

Stadium Announcer at Cork City FC (Women's Team)
September 1, 2023 - Present
Stadium announcer; wrote articles and social media updates; supported match-day broadcasts; engaged audiences.
Radio Presenter / Show Producer at Spark FM
September 1, 2024 - Present
Hosted weekly radio show; covered news, sports, and entertainment; produced content for social media.
Video/Match-day Content Producer at Sunderland U21 Assignment (University project)
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024
Videoed Sunderland U21 training; produced a Match of the Day-style show for an assignment.
Sports Broadcaster at Red FM
January 1, 2024 - Present
Part-time sports broadcaster; researched latest sports news and ensured accuracy.
Sports Broadcaster at Red FM
January 1, 2023 - Present
Part-time sports broadcaster; researches latest sports news and ensures accuracy for each hour

Education

Level 6 Media Production at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Media Production at University of Sunderland
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Level 5 Radio Production at Tramore Road Campus Cork
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Bachelor's Honours Degree in Media Production at University of Sunderland
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Media Production (Spark FM / University of Sunderland) at Spark FM / University of Sunderland
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2025

Qualifications

Level 5 Radio Production
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Level 5 Radio Production
September 1, 2022 - May 31, 2023
Level 6 Media Production
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2024
Bachelor's Degree in Media Production
September 1, 2021 - June 30, 2024
Nomination for Best Live Production (Inside the Academy)
January 11, 2030 - March 11, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other