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I am a digital communications and audience engagement specialist with 30+ years’ experience creating and managing impactful, evidence-informed content across BBC, commercial and academic platforms. I lead multiplatform campaigns, build digital structures from scratch, and deliver messaging that influences public understanding.
My work centres on clarity and inclusion through strong, impactful messaging to amplify underrepresented voices. I translate complex issues for broad audiences and create content that drives behaviour change, with hands-on expertise across video, audio and podcast production end to end.
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Work Experience
Freelance Podcast Producer and Trainer at Self-employed / Freelance
January 1, 2023 - PresentDeveloped 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.
Head of Podcasting at Eden PR (Freelance)
January 1, 2023 - PresentLead 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.
Senior Lecturer in Journalism / Programme Leader at University of Derby
October 1, 2015 - January 1, 2026Led 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.
Technical Instructor – Broadcast Media at University of Derby
October 1, 2015 - October 23, 2025Delivered hands-on training in audio, video and online production across journalism and media courses; wrote and validated the BA Radio Production degree; line-managed technical broadcast team and secured capital funding for equipment upgrades and staff development; supported students in producing BBC-quality content achieving viral reach and regional TV broadcast.
Senior Lecturer in Journalism / Programme Leader MA Podcasting (online) at University of Derby
October 1, 2015 - PresentDesigned, launched and led the world's first ground-breaking MA Podcasting (online) — a pioneering course that redefined audio education and now informs freelance and asynchronous training models; led teaching across BA Journalism, BA Football Journalism, BA Specialist Sports Journalism and communication courses, specialising in audio, video and multiplatform storytelling; developed inclusive, audience-led modules on podcasting, radio, live event coverage and social media journalism; co-wrote and validated new degree programmes; managed large-scale student media projects including live coverage of Ashbourne’s Shrovetide football, coordinating 100+ students and 15 staff; presented research at AEJMC Washington DC; project-managed £140k radio studio refit.
Technical Instructor – Broadcast Media at University of Derby
April 1, 2014 - October 1, 2015Delivered hands-on training in audio, video and online production across journalism and media courses. Wrote and validated the BA Radio Production degree. Line-managed a technical broadcast team and secured capital funding for equipment upgrades and staff development. Supported students in producing BBC-quality content with viral reach and regional TV broadcast.
Station Sound Producer / Breakfast Show Producer at BBC Radio Derby
April 1, 2014 - October 23, 2025Supported live and pre-recorded programming across BBC Radio Derby including the Breakfast Show and outside broadcasts; compiled and read bulletins, breaking news, produced news packages and co-presented; seconded to BBC 5Live contributing to Victoria Derbyshire’s and Richard Bacon’s shows as a technical operator, researcher and assistant; delivered sport bulletins for BBC World Service and supported Olympic programming and major news coverage; trained colleagues in social media best practices and chaired station-wide campaigns.
Station Sound Producer / Breakfast Show Producer at BBC Radio Derby
September 1, 2008 - April 1, 2014Produced and supported live and pre-recorded BBC radio programming including the Breakfast Show and outside broadcasts. Compiled and read bulletins, produced news packages, and co-presented. Seconded to BBC 5Live supporting Victoria Derbyshire and Richard Bacon shows as a technical operator, researcher and assistant. Delivered sport bulletins for BBC World Service and supported Olympic programming and major news coverage. Trained colleagues in social media best practices and chaired station-wide campaigns.
Freelance Broadcast Producer & Technical Operator at Various BBC Local & Commercial Stations
January 1, 2008 - October 23, 2025Delivered freelance production, technical support and editorial contributions across multiple BBC local radio stations and commercial networks.
Programme Assistant at BBC Three Counties Radio
June 1, 1996 - October 23, 2025Co-presented and produced live shows, compiled audio packages, edited speech and music, and supported outside broadcasts; produced full live Christmas Day output in 1995 and completed placement at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat.
Freelance Broadcast Producer & Technical Operator at Various BBC Local & Commercial Stations
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2008Delivered freelance broadcast production, technical support and editorial contributions across multiple BBC local radio stations and commercial networks. Included studio operation, broadcast journalism, audio editing, research, and outside broadcast coordination. Built experience across formats and audiences, developing agility, technical fluency and editorial judgement.
Programme Assistant at BBC Three Counties Radio
April 1, 1993 - June 1, 1996Co-presented and produced live shows, compiled audio packages, edited speech and music, and supported outside broadcasts. Produced Christmas Day live output in 1995 and completed placement at BBC Radio 1’s Newsbeat.
Education
Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education at University of Derby
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Diploma in Music Technology at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025BTEC Music Technology at Burton College
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025BTEC Media Studies at Barnfield College, Luton
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Postgraduate Certificate in Higher Education (FHEA) at University of Derby
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026Diploma in Music Technology at Staffordshire University
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026BTEC Music Technology at Burton College
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026BTEC Media Studies at Barnfield College, Luton
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026Qualifications
Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Associate Member, AEJMC Training & Development (Selected)
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025BBC Social Media Journalism Best Practices
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025BBC Breakfast Show Production
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Blackboard Ally & Inclusive Teaching
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Off-Campus Digital Learning: Blended Learning Strategies
January 11, 2030 - October 23, 2025Fellow of the Higher Education Academy (FHEA)
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026PGCert HE
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026Dip Music Technology
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026BTEC Music Technology
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026BTEC Media Studies
January 11, 2030 - July 22, 2026Industry Experience
Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Government, Non-Profit Organization
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