Dave McMullan

News Editor at Radio News Hub

News Editor for RNH, which supplies news and programmes to more than 400 UK commercial and community stations. Led editorial coverage, collaborated with reporters, oversaw daily news operations, and implemented workflows to improve efficiency and standards, regularly outperforming local and national competitors by the end of tenure.

Senior Journalist at BBC Radio 4

Produced story items and treatments, broadcast live and recorded reports from the scene, and researched challenging interview briefs on short notice. Served as duty editor on day or night shifts, setting the agenda for the BBC and much of the national media, developing quick decision-making and interview strategies, with some in-studio talent management.

Radio skills coach at BBC Radio 1's Newsbeat & Asian Network

Secondment to assess and address training needs for new staff, including scripting, interview technique, package making, newsreading and equipment use. Also reported and read bulletins for Asian Network as needed.

Freelance Broadcast Journalist at DM

Worked for national broadcast organisations including Sky News Radio, Independent Radio News and BBC Radio; taught commercial radio skills at Birmingham City University and radio interview techniques at the University of Birmingham, among other roles.

News Editor at Chrysalis/Global Radio Midlands

News Editor responsible for the news output of 100.7 Heart FM and Galaxy Birmingham. Managed a team of five journalists, oversaw coaching and development, and led a newsroom overhaul including the first news interactive website with podcasts, video, and reporting.

Reporter at Chrysalis Radio Midlands

Field reporter and newsreader covering major Midlands stories; managed courts reporting and gained extensive legal knowledge.

Reporter at Radio Investments Ltd

Freelance reporter for group stations including Minster FM and Yorkshire Coast Radio; later moved to Home 107.9 (Huddersfield).