Freelance video editor, podcast producer and journalist. Proven track record of delivering high quality video and audio content across the BBC, the Guardian, Sky News and more. I've worked with one the UK's biggest production companies to develop and launch a YouTube first video podcast, produced and mixed narrative audio documentaries for Radio 4 and the World Service and edited long and shortform video for some of the UK's most popular podcasts. I've led teams of journalists and editors to deliver to tight deadlines and won awards for creative storytelling.

Sam Gruet

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Freelance video editor, podcast producer and journalist. Proven track record of delivering high quality video and audio content across the BBC, the Guardian, Sky News and more. I've worked with one the UK's biggest production companies to develop and launch a YouTube first video podcast, produced and mixed narrative audio documentaries for Radio 4 and the World Service and edited long and shortform video for some of the UK's most popular podcasts. I've led teams of journalists and editors to deliver to tight deadlines and won awards for creative storytelling.

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Freelance video editor, podcast producer and journalist. Proven track record of delivering high quality video and audio content across the BBC, the Guardian, Sky News and more.

I’ve worked with one the UK’s biggest production companies to develop and launch a YouTube first video podcast, produced and mixed narrative audio documentaries for Radio 4 and the World Service and edited long and shortform video for some of the UK’s most popular podcasts.

I’ve led teams of journalists and editors to deliver to tight deadlines and won awards for creative storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Video podcast producer at Cineflix
November 3, 2025 - Present
Devloped and piloted two episodes for a new series around Cineflix's most popular IP.
Journalist, Presenter & Reporter at BBC
November 1, 2025 - Present
Joined Toronto-based production team to cover local and national stories; produced and reported for digital platforms; collaborated with editors and producers.
Development Producer - Video Podcasts at BBC World Service / BBC Radio 4
January 1, 2024 - October 31, 2025
Developed a new video-first podcast format for YouTube and Spotify; pitched ideas to executives; built a full podcast studio; produced and edited two 30-minute pilots; created repeatable production systems, cue sheets and schedules to ensure scalable output.
Journalist & Podcast Producer at BBC Local Radio (Brighton)
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2020
Launched the UK’s first local politics podcast for young audiences; covered major political events; produced original reports for BBC Sounds; delivered multi-platform news content.
Newsbeat Journalist & Producer at BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, London
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2022
Wrote, edited and fact-checked for digital; covered national breaking news for the UK’s most-read news site; produced live and on-demand content for social and web platforms.
Newsbeat Journalist at BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, Birmingham
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2023
Wrote and edited national breaking-news pieces for digital; led coverage for major events and ensured accurate, engaging reporting across online and social channels.
Presenter & Video Producer at BBC World Service / BBC Radio 4
November 1, 2024 - Present
Freelance presenter and producer for BBC News on social platforms; produced digital journalism and a video-first podcast series; led end-to-end video production and editorial workflows; grew audiences via social media.
Podcast Exec | Senior journalist | video producer at BBC, Guardian, Perspephonica
January 1, 2026 - Present
Since being back in the UK in January, I’ve worked as a freelance producer, videographer and senior journalist as I look for my next senior role. This has included: As a podcast exec working across BBC Long Form Audio - producing narrative audio for the BBC World Service and Radio 4. As a producer/ videographer with Guardian podcasts working on new video formats and consulting on their transition from audio across Today in Focus, The Latest and Politics Weekly UK. As a development producer/ videographer working with leading pod production company Persephonica to relaunch its flagship politics show, Political Currency with a new strategy.

Education

Bachelor of Art at Southampton
September 12, 2013 - June 12, 2016
Bachelor of Arts in History and English Literature (2:1) at University of Southampton
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016

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