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I’m a seasoned news professional with extensive experience delivering and shaping news and speech content across UK radio, from national outlets to community stations. I translate complex news agendas into clear, compelling storytelling, lead editorial initiatives, and drive teams to deliver strong on-air outcomes. I thrive on building training programs, coaching colleagues, and implementing strategic changes that boost performance and audience engagement.
Over my career, I’ve produced, edited, and delivered live and on-scene reports, managed fast-moving interviews, and redesigned newsroom workflows to improve efficiency. I pride myself on quick decision-making, sharp questioning, and mentoring talent to excel under pressure, while maintaining regulatory standards and high editorial integrity.
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Language
English
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French
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Work Experience
News Editor at Radio News Hub
November 25, 2024 - July 21, 2025Led daily news operations, collaborating with reporters to develop comprehensive coverage for national and local stations. Implemented new workflows to streamline news production, improve accuracy, and speed up delivery. Raised editorial standards and set ambitious objectives; the team consistently outperformed local and national competitors.
Senior Journalist at BBC Radio 4
April 6, 2010 - August 19, 2024Produced story items and treatments, broadcasting live and recorded reports from the scene, and researching challenging interview briefs often at short notice. Spent 13 years as a duty editor on day or night shifts, setting the agenda for the BBC and influencing national media. This role honed quick decision-making, sharp questioning, and in-studio talent management.
Freelance Broadcast Journalist at Various (Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News, BBC Radio; Guardian Media Group, Manchester/Leeds/Birmingham)
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010Worked across national and regional outlets, broadcasting for Sky News Radio, IRN, BBC Radio and Guardian Media Group locations, broadening coverage across stories and formats and refining reporting and broadcasting skills.
News Editor at Chrysalis/Global Radio Midlands
September 1, 2006 - June 1, 2008Oversaw the news output for 100.7 Heart FM and Galaxy Birmingham, managing a team of five journalists including a deputy editor. Led a radical overhaul of newsroom systems and planned Heart's first news interactive website, launched Oct 2007 with podcasts, video and full-length audio interviews.
Reporter at Chrysalis Radio Midlands
March 1, 2002 - September 1, 2006Field reporter and newsreader for 100.7 Heart FM, Galaxy 102.2 and the DAB rolling news station DNN. Covered major Midlands stories, including significant trials, and managed courts reporting while developing extensive legal knowledge.
Reporter at Radio Investments Ltd
July 1, 2001 - March 1, 2002Freelance reporter for Minster FM (York) and Yorkshire Coast Radio (Scarborough) before moving permanently to Home 107.9 (Huddersfield) in Aug 2001, gaining varied experience across group stations.
Trainer/Editor at Newsbeat, BBC Radio 1 & Asian Network
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Secondment to relocate Newsbeat to Birmingham; identified training needs and provided one-to-one coaching with reporters on scripting, interviewing, editing audio, programming, pitching stories, and live broadcasting.
Visiting Lecturer at Birmingham University Business School
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2017MBA/MSc courses teaching how news media interacts with business leaders, story pitching, press releases and conducting radio interviews.
Freelance Broadcast Journalist DM at Various (incl. Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News, BBC Radio)
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010Worked for national broadcast news organisations and regional broadcasting; contributed to Guardian Media Group in Manchester, Leeds & Birmingham.
Trainer / Educator at Newsbeat, BBC Radio 1 & Asian Network
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Secondment to assist relocation of Newsbeat to Birmingham; improved radio and journalistic skills of new recruits; identified training needs; provided one-to-one daily coaching with reporters.
Freelance Broadcast Journalist at Various (Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News, BBC Radio; Guardian Media Group in Manchester, Leeds & Birmingham)
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010Worked for national broadcast news organisations and regularly broadcast in regional commercial radio, covering a range of major stories and developing extensive court reporting and legal knowledge.
Newsbeat Training / Secondment Lead at BBC Radio 1 & Asian Network
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Secondment to relocate Newsbeat to Birmingham; identified training needs and provided one-to-one coaching with reporters on scripting, interviewing, editing audio for packages, programming, pitching stories, and live broadcasting.
Visiting Lecturer / Business Communications at Birmingham University Business School
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2017Visiting lecturer on MBA and MSc courses; taught students how the news media works with business leaders, how to pitch stories, write press releases and conduct radio interviews.
Freelance Broadcast Journalist at Various national outlets (Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News, BBC Radio)
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010Contributor to national broadcast news organisations and regular presence in regional commercial radio; covered a broad range of major Midlands stories and gained extensive legal reporting experience.
Newsbeat Secondment / Trainer at BBC Newsbeat
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Secondment to relocate Newsbeat to Birmingham; identified training needs and provided one-to-one coaching with reporters on scripting, interviewing, audio editing, programming, story pitching, and live broadcasting.
Freelance Broadcast Journalist at DM / Various
July 1, 2008 - April 1, 2010Worked for national outlets including Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News and BBC Radio; regularly broadcast regionally for Guardian Media Group in Manchester, Leeds, and Birmingham.
Newsbeat Trainer / Reporter Training at BBC Radio 1 & Asian Network (Newsbeat)
May 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023Secondment to relocate Newsbeat to Birmingham; identified training needs and provided one-to-one coaching with reporters in scripting, interviewing, editing audio, programming, pitching stories, and live broadcasting.
Education
Postgraduate Diploma: Radio Journalism at Leeds Trinity University
January 29, 2001 - August 1, 2001BA (Hons): French & Italian at The University of Hull
October 7, 1991 - July 8, 1995Postgraduate Diploma: Radio Journalism at Leeds Trinity University
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026BA (Hons): French & Italian at The University of Hull
January 11, 2030 - February 17, 2026Postgraduate Diploma: Radio Journalism at Leeds Trinity University - Leeds, West Yorkshire
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026BA (Hons): French & Italian at The University of Hull
January 11, 2030 - June 2, 2026Postgraduate Diploma: Radio Journalism at Leeds Trinity University
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026BA (Hons): French & Italian at The University of Hull
January 11, 2030 - June 17, 2026Postgraduate Diploma at Leeds Trinity University
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026BA (Hons): French & Italian at The University of Hull
January 11, 2030 - July 2, 2026Qualifications
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Other, Telecommunications
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