I am an experienced podcast producer with a strong editorial background in both radio and television journalism. I bring enthusiasm, knowledge and contacts from over 25 years working in the sport sector. In recent years my focus has been on podcast content creation – both audio and visual formats - I am comfortable working in either a studio environment or from my own broadcast standard home recording and editing facilities. My recent podcast clients include: The Athletic, Sky Sports, Talksport, GiveMeSport, BBC and BT Sport (prior to the TNT takeover). I also work for several independent podcast production companies making content for high profile talent like Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont and betting companies. I have experience in all aspects of video and audio production - from booking guests, writing scripts, working with talent to creating and developing ideas, recording, editing and delivering completed podcasts to managing the "boring bits" like release forms, logging, adhering to editorial guidelines, social content and uploading to platforms.

Simon Watts

I am an experienced podcast producer with a strong editorial background in both radio and television journalism. I bring enthusiasm, knowledge and contacts from over 25 years working in the sport sector. In recent years my focus has been on podcast content creation – both audio and visual formats - I am comfortable working in either a studio environment or from my own broadcast standard home recording and editing facilities. My recent podcast clients include: The Athletic, Sky Sports, Talksport, GiveMeSport, BBC and BT Sport (prior to the TNT takeover). I also work for several independent podcast production companies making content for high profile talent like Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont and betting companies. I have experience in all aspects of video and audio production - from booking guests, writing scripts, working with talent to creating and developing ideas, recording, editing and delivering completed podcasts to managing the "boring bits" like release forms, logging, adhering to editorial guidelines, social content and uploading to platforms.

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I am an experienced podcast producer with a strong editorial background in both radio and television journalism. I bring enthusiasm, knowledge and contacts from over 25 years working in the sport sector. In recent years my focus has been on podcast content creation – both audio and visual formats - I am comfortable working in either a studio environment or from my own broadcast standard home recording and editing facilities.

My recent podcast clients include: The Athletic, Sky Sports, Talksport, GiveMeSport, BBC and BT Sport (prior to the TNT takeover). I also work for several independent podcast production companies making content for high profile talent like Ian Botham and Bill Beaumont and betting companies. I have experience in all aspects of video and audio production - from booking guests, writing scripts, working with talent to creating and developing ideas, recording, editing and delivering completed podcasts to managing the “boring bits” like release forms, logging, adhering to editorial guidelines, social content and uploading to platforms.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Remote Producer at Old Boys New Balls
October 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Remote producer for a weekly sports podcast with high-profile guests; set up production, launched the show from scratch, and oversee all elements including guest booking, scripting, recording, editing and distribution via Riverside. Achieved rapid audience growth and media coverage within weeks of launch.
Remote Producer at GiveMeSport
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Weekly live-streamed visual transfer show; plan, script and live gallery production using StreamYard with branded graphics and audience interaction; hosted high-profile guests and drove large live audiences.
Remote Producer at Track Record Productions
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Daily football roundup show Route One; helped relaunch the show and establish production workflows after a hiatus, including guest coordination and post-production planning.
Studio Producer at Fitzdares
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Weekly betting podcast World of Sport; responsible for studio-based 'as live' recording, post production and publishing to platforms, plus editing video clips for social.
Remote Producer at The Athletic
February 28, 2025 - February 28, 2025
Remote producer for The Daily Football Briefing (10-15 minute daily show) and subsequent Athletic podcasts; created scripts and prepared items for presenters; produced additional Athletic podcasts post-briefing.
Producer at Bet MGM
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Daily Qatar World Cup show; sourced talent, built a new studio concept and delivered a 15-minute fast-paced show within three weeks of commission; managed a team of eight.
Head of Podcast at Buzz 16
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
Led a 64-part BT Sport podcast series; directed and produced 26-minute edits for TV; developed six new strands; secured interviews with A-list football talent; produced multiple video and audio strands including Currie Club and Kings of Europe, plus Rugby Stories.
Remote Producer at Track Record Productions
May 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Remote producer for weekly Fantasy League Podcast; managed recording, post-production and social content strategy.
Studio Producer at Track Record Productions
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Studio-based ‘as live’ recording for Fitzdares World of Sport; publishing to platforms and editing video clips for social media.
Podcast Producer (Internal & External) at Royal Mail & RAC
March 1, 2020 - March 1, 2020
Podcast producer for internal communications and external PR podcasts; managed end-to-end production and delivery.
Documentary Producer / Reporter & Voiceover at Sky Sports Originals
January 1, 2016 - November 3, 2025
Out of Contract documentary; pitched ideas, conducted research and interviews, scripting, shooting coordination, and post-production.
Documentary Assistant Producer at Buzz 16 Productions (for Sky Sports)
December 31, 2019 - December 31, 2019
Post-production and scripting for Salford City: Class of ’92; break down footage into storylines, advise self-shooting crews, and contribute to editing.
Football Commentator & Voiceover at Various broadcasters (Sky Sports, CBS, IMG, Gravity Media, Pitch International)
January 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Live full match commentary for multiple leagues and events; voiceover for magazine and review programmes; scripting and voicing for timely broadcasts.
TV Reporter at Sky Sports News
January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025
Rounding up the EFL every Monday morning live on Good Morning Sports Fans; conducting ICS interviews and providing live 2-way links.
TV Reporter at Sky Sports
January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025
Soccer Saturday live updates and coverage; involved in end-of-day highlight packages and studio integration.
Presenter at Notts TV
January 1, 2017 - November 3, 2025
On-screen presenter of an hour-long weekly as-live sports show 'Team Talk'; autocue reading, panel chats and debates.
Remote Producer at GiveMeSport – Market Madness
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Plan, script and live gallery produce a weekly visual transfer show; utilised StreamYard with branded graphics for audience interaction; peak audience on deadline day exceeded 1 million.
Remote Producer at Track Record Productions – Route One
August 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Launched the daily football roundup Route One, a reincarnation of the Daily Football Briefing; rejoined former host Iain MacInrosh to help launch the show.
Studio Producer at Fitzdares ‘World of Sport’
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Studio based ‘as live’ recording; post production; responsible for publishing to platforms and editing video clips for socials via Track Record Productions.
Remote Producer at The Athletic – The Daily Football Briefing
October 1, 2024 - November 3, 2025
10-15 minute daily show utilising journalists from across the Athletic network; scripting and cribbing items for presenter.
Podcast Producer at Buzz 16 (Bet MGM Qatar World Cup show)
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Produced a daily Qatar World Cup show; sourced talent; created a new studio and concept for a 15-minute fast-paced show; managed a team of 8 people; went to air 3 weeks after commission.
Podcast Producer / Director at Buzz 16
January 31, 2023 - January 31, 2023
Led a 64-part podcast series for BT Sport; directed and produced 26-minute TV edits; conceived 6 new strands; secured interviews with A-list football talent; produced video strands Currie Club – The Scottish Football Sessions and The Joe Cole Cast; produced James Richardson's Kings of Europe; created Rugby Stories extended audio series.
Documentary Producer / Reporter & Voiceover at BBC Oxford & BBC Sounds
November 30, 2023 - November 30, 2023
One-off radio and podcast documentary ‘Play it Again’ celebrating the 40th anniversary of Oxford United beating Manchester United in the Milk Cup; pitched to BBC, sourced archive, conducted interviews and edited the 40-minute programme.
Football Commentator & Voiceover at Sky Sports / CBS / IMG / Gravity Media and Pitch International
January 1, 2025 - November 3, 2025
Live full match commentary for EFL Championship; World Feed commentary for EFL across divisions; voiceover for magazine and highlights programming.
TV Reporter at Sky Sports Soccer Saturday
January 1, 2010 - November 3, 2025
Live updates into the flagship Soccer Saturday show; reporting on football matches and events.

Education

BA Honours Degree in Broadcast Journalism at University of Leeds
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2003
BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies at Oxford College of Further Education
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
City & Guilds in Media Techniques at Oxford College of Further Education
January 1, 1998 - January 1, 2000
GCSEs at Buckingham School
January 1, 1994 - January 1, 1998
BA Honours Degree in Broadcast Journalism (BJTC accredited) at University of Leeds
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2003
BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies at Oxford College of Further Education
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
City & Guilds in Media Techniques at Oxford College of Further Education
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 2000
GCSEs at Buckingham School
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1998

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