I’m a freelance audio producer, editor, sound designer, executive producer and lecturer; making national radio since 1999, podcasts plus many other digital audio assets since 2008 and teaching since 2014. I’m trustworthy, creative, vastly experienced and technically more than competent. My speciality is making your great idea better, or turning its nucleus into a substantial programme, series or project. I’ve bags of skills honed for many years at the BBC, in the commercial and private sectors as well as in academia; I’m also an experienced Audio Journalism Lecturer having taught and led modules at three universities. I currently teach BTEC radio and podcasting at Morley College and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE).

Phillip Brown

I’m a freelance audio producer, editor, sound designer, executive producer and lecturer; making national radio since 1999, podcasts plus many other digital audio assets since 2008 and teaching since 2014. I’m trustworthy, creative, vastly experienced and technically more than competent. My speciality is making your great idea better, or turning its nucleus into a substantial programme, series or project. I’ve bags of skills honed for many years at the BBC, in the commercial and private sectors as well as in academia; I’m also an experienced Audio Journalism Lecturer having taught and led modules at three universities. I currently teach BTEC radio and podcasting at Morley College and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE).

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I’m a freelance audio producer, editor, sound designer, executive producer and lecturer; making national radio since 1999, podcasts plus many other digital audio assets since 2008 and teaching since 2014.

I’m trustworthy, creative, vastly experienced and technically more than competent. My speciality is making your great idea better, or turning its nucleus into a substantial programme, series or project. I’ve bags of skills honed for many years at the BBC, in the commercial and private sectors as well as in academia; I’m also an experienced Audio Journalism Lecturer having taught and led modules at three universities. I currently teach BTEC radio and podcasting at Morley College and am a Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (now Advance HE).

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Executive Producer and Sound Designer at Crowd Network
May 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Executive Producer and Sound Designer for Sports Strangest Crimes: Hansie Cronje - Fall from Grace (BBC Sounds client).
Planning Producer and Sound Designer at Fresh Air Production
April 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Planning Producer and Sound Designer of Series 2 of Abu Dhabi Unwrapped: A Sonic Travel Guide (BBC StoryWorks for DCT Abu Dhabi).
Producer and Editor at Fresh Air Production
May 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Producer and Editor of Show on The Road for AutoTrader.
Editor (and de-facto co-producer) at Goalhanger Podcasts
August 1, 2022 - April 1, 2024
Editor (and de-facto co-producer) of Legacy, for Wondery, How To Win a World Cup, Audible Ninety Four (January to April 2024).
Co-Producer and Editor at TBI Media / Future Hope
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
Co-Producer and Editor of Hope Within The Mango Trees documentary series, for the charity Future Hope; for TBI Media. August 2023 - January 2024.
Studio Editor at Auddy (5 Live)
October 1, 2023 - October 31, 2023
Studio Editor for 5 Live’s Sunday late morning show on Auddy.
Script and Planning Producer at BTC Crowd Network
July 1, 2020 - December 31, 2023
Script and Planning Producer for True Crime Stories by BTC Crowd Network.
Producer and Editor at Southbank Centre
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Producer and Editor of The Art of Comedy, commissioned by Tate as part of The Art of... series.
Sound Engineer at Ferne Cotton's Happy Place App
May 1, 2022 - Present
Sound Engineer for Ferne Cotton's Happy Place app (client: NBCUniversal)
Editor and Sound Engineer at Amazing Starts Here
August 1, 2022 - November 1, 2024
Editor and Sound Engineer for Amazing Starts Here
Editor and Co-Producer at Legacy
August 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024
Editor (and de-facto co-producer) of Legacy, for Wondery Editor of How To Win a World Cup, for Audible Ninety Four
Co-Curator and Tutor at Southbank Centre
August 1, 2019 - March 1, 2020
Co-curator and tutor of the centre’s monthly podcast making course
Script and Planning Producer at BBC Crowd Network
July 1, 2020 - December 1, 2023
Script and Planning Producer for True Cybercrime Stories
Co-Producer and Editor at NinetyFour19
January 1, 2024 - April 30, 2024
Hope Within The Mango Trees documentary series, for the charity Future Hope
Studio Editor at TBI Media
August 1, 2023 - January 31, 2024
5 Live’s Sunday late morning show
Script and Planning Producer at Auddy
October 1, 2023 - Present
True Cybercrime Stories by BTCrowd Network
Producer and Editor at Stance Media & Entertainment
November 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020
The Art of Comedy, commissioned by Tate as part of The Art of… series

Education

Upper Second Class Degree with honours in Communication Processes at University of Lincolnshire & Humber
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
BTEC National Diploma (14 Distinctions and 12 Merits) in Media Studies at Oaklands College, Hertfordshire
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
GCSEs (6 subjects, including English, Grade C) at Ashmole School, Southgate, London
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
GCSE Maths (Grade C) at London Open Centre
October 1, 1992 - October 1, 1992
Upper Second Class Degree with honours in Communications Processes at University of Lincolnshire & Humber
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
BTEC National Diploma (14 Distinctions and 12 Merits) in Media Studies at Oaklands College, Hertfordshire
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
GCSEs (Grade C, incl. English) at Ashmole School, Southgate, London
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
GCSE Maths (Grade C) at London Open Centre
October 1, 1992 - October 1, 1992
Upper Second Class Degree with honours in Communication Processes at University of Lincoln (University of Lincolnshire & Humberside)
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
B-TEC National Diploma in Media Studies (with 14 Distinctions and 12 Merits) at Oaklands College, Hertfordshire
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
GCSEs (6 GCSEs, including English) at Ashmole School, Southgate, London
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
GCSE Maths at London Open Centre
October 1, 1992 - October 1, 1992

Qualifications

Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
January 11, 2030 - December 8, 2025
BA (Hons) in Communication Processes
September 1, 1994 - June 1, 1997
BTEC National Diploma in Media Studies
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 1994
GCSEs (6 subjects, including English)
September 1, 1987 - July 1, 1992
GCSE Maths (Grade C)
October 1, 1992 - October 1, 1992
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026
FHEA (Fellow of the Higher Education Academy)
January 11, 2030 - January 16, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other