I'm Lily Burke, a versatile and committed radio producer with experience in presenting, podcasting, and creating social media content. I’m an NCTJ-accredited journalist who loves shaping stories across audio and digital platforms. I’m passionate about collaborative production, mentoring newcomers, and delivering engaging content for diverse audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity and accuracy matter, and I’m always eager to learn and expand my skillset in broadcasting and media storytelling.

Lily Burke

I'm Lily Burke, a versatile and committed radio producer with experience in presenting, podcasting, and creating social media content. I’m an NCTJ-accredited journalist who loves shaping stories across audio and digital platforms. I’m passionate about collaborative production, mentoring newcomers, and delivering engaging content for diverse audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity and accuracy matter, and I’m always eager to learn and expand my skillset in broadcasting and media storytelling.

Available to hire

I’m Lily Burke, a versatile and committed radio producer with experience in presenting, podcasting, and creating social media content. I’m an NCTJ-accredited journalist who loves shaping stories across audio and digital platforms.

I’m passionate about collaborative production, mentoring newcomers, and delivering engaging content for diverse audiences. I thrive in fast-paced environments where creativity and accuracy matter, and I’m always eager to learn and expand my skillset in broadcasting and media storytelling.

See more

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Radio Producer (Freelance) – London at Freelance
January 1, 2025 - Present
Forward planning for breakfast shows, bidding for guests, and editing audio. Worked on weekday shows and collaborated with presenters to shape running orders and guest lists.
Introducing Producer (Freelance) at BBC Northampton & 3CR
January 1, 2025 - Present
Listened to and evaluated songs, edited interviews, selected track of the week, and sent social content to artists; ensured music covers multiple genres and followed 50/50 guidelines.
Producer (Freelance) – BBC East (Remote Setup) at BBC East
January 1, 2025 - Present
Weekend Breakfast: sourcing contributors, editing interviews, packages; rapid turnaround; collaborating with PR teams to source contributors; participating in features and games.
Producer (Freelance) – BBC Radio Manchester at BBC Radio Manchester
January 1, 2025 - October 23, 2025
National Late Show: worked with the Journalism Coordinator and presenter; covered New Year’s Eve fireworks, Manchester flooding, and daily features; contributed to drive show with news, sport, and North West weather.
Producer (Freelance) – BBC Three Counties at BBC Three Counties
January 1, 2023 - Present
Summer Saturdays: sourcing content and guests; edited pre-rec interviews; trained new presenter and apprentice reporter; remote setup for weekend breakfast; CNS bids.
Journalism Coordinator (Freelance) – BBC Northampton at BBC Northampton
January 1, 2023 - October 23, 2025
Read travel, created news clips, trained new Journalism Coordinators; worked across multiple shows including Breakfast, Mid-Morning, Drive, Evening, weekend, and Introducing; experienced Open Media, Dira Highlander, Startrack, Scheduler and Bionic Studio.

Education

MA Performance at Manchester Metropolitan University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2025
BA Multimedia Journalism at University of Northampton
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

BJTC Accreditation
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025
NCTJ Accreditation (journalism)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Telecommunications, Professional Services