Alex Canner

Developed a successful business offering podcast production, training and consultancy for individuals and organisations; delivered online training for private learners and scaled for accessibility with 100% positive staff feedback; provided face-to-face podcast training for businesses tailored to strategic messaging and technical needs; offered end-to-end podcast production services including recording, editing and publishing with expert-level proficiency in Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Adobe Express; supported clients with content strategy, audience targeting and platform optimisation.

Lead podcast producer for Eden PR Nottingham, delivering standalone episodes that promote the agency’s services and values through compelling storytelling and strategic messaging; researched, recorded, edited and produced podcasts featuring guests across media law, ghostwriting, theatre and the arts, stand-up comedy, local journalism and diversity and inclusion; provided rolling training for staff in interview techniques, active listening and storytelling — enhancing internal communications and external messaging; operated on a flexible freelance basis, responding to evolving content needs and strategic priorities; audience listenership continues to grow across all platforms, with the series achieving commercial success and serving as a powerful promotional tool to attract new clients and partners.

Led specialist teaching across online and on-campus modules in digital communication, social media journalism, multiplatform storytelling, live broadcast and podcasting. Designed, launched and led the world’s first MA Podcasting (online), developing online learning models that informed broader digital training. Co-wrote and validated multiple new degree programmes, contributing to curriculum design focused on digital practice and audience-centred storytelling. Managed large-scale student media projects including live multiplatform coverage of Ashbourne’s Shrovetide football, coordinating 100+ students and 15 staff under high-pressure conditions. Project-managed a £140k radio studio refit to BBC standards with BBC engineers and commercial vendors. Maintained freelance production work with BBC while leading academic responsibilities.