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.

About

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.

  • 9 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Languages

  • EnglishFluent

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment

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Work experience· 8 roles

Podcast Exec | Senior journalist | video producer · BBC, Guardian, PerspephonicaJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

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.

Video podcast producer · CineflixNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Devloped and piloted two episodes for a new series around Cineflix's most popular IP.

Journalist, Presenter & Reporter · BBCNov 2025 – Present · 1 yr 1 mo

Joined Toronto-based production team to cover local and national stories; produced and reported for digital platforms; collaborated with editors and producers.

Presenter & Video Producer · BBC World Service / BBC Radio 4Nov 2024 – Present · 2 yrs 1 mo
Development Producer - Video Podcasts · BBC World Service / BBC Radio 4Jan 2024 – Oct 2025 · 1 yr 10 mos
Newsbeat Journalist · BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, BirminghamJan 2022 – Dec 2023 · 2 yrs
Newsbeat Journalist & Producer · BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat, LondonJan 2020 – Dec 2022 · 3 yrs
Journalist & Podcast Producer · BBC Local Radio (Brighton)Jan 2017 – Dec 2020 · 4 yrs

Education

Bachelor of Art · Southampton2013 – 2016
Bachelor of Arts in History and English Literature (2:1) · University of Southampton2013 – 2016

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