I'm a freelance journalist, podcast producer and presenter with a proven track record across the BBC and independent outlets. I specialize in original journalism, investigative storytelling, and end-to-end audio and video production, delivering tight, deadline-driven output for multiple platforms. My work blends strong reporting with creative formats, audience-focused storytelling and a calm, collaborative approach to teams and editors. I've launched award-winning podcasts, developed new video-first formats for YouTube and Spotify, and built scalable production systems with playbooks, templates and cue sheets. I’m passionate about engaging diverse audiences with clear, accurate storytelling and shaping projects from concept to delivery while maintaining editorial integrity and high production standards.

Sam Gruet

I'm a freelance journalist, podcast producer and presenter with a proven track record across the BBC and independent outlets. I specialize in original journalism, investigative storytelling, and end-to-end audio and video production, delivering tight, deadline-driven output for multiple platforms. My work blends strong reporting with creative formats, audience-focused storytelling and a calm, collaborative approach to teams and editors. I've launched award-winning podcasts, developed new video-first formats for YouTube and Spotify, and built scalable production systems with playbooks, templates and cue sheets. I’m passionate about engaging diverse audiences with clear, accurate storytelling and shaping projects from concept to delivery while maintaining editorial integrity and high production standards.

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I’m a freelance journalist, podcast producer and presenter with a proven track record across the BBC and independent outlets. I specialize in original journalism, investigative storytelling, and end-to-end audio and video production, delivering tight, deadline-driven output for multiple platforms. My work blends strong reporting with creative formats, audience-focused storytelling and a calm, collaborative approach to teams and editors.

I’ve launched award-winning podcasts, developed new video-first formats for YouTube and Spotify, and built scalable production systems with playbooks, templates and cue sheets. I’m passionate about engaging diverse audiences with clear, accurate storytelling and shaping projects from concept to delivery while maintaining editorial integrity and high production standards.

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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 Cineflix
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.

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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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment