Hi, I’m John Clayton. With over 20 years of full-time experience in media and radio broadcasting, I’ve consistently delivered engaging content, driven commercial success, and mentored the next generation of radio professionals. As a qualified FIFA coach and former professional footballer, I bring leadership, teamwork, and a competitive edge to every project. I currently present a daily magazine-format show for a Christian-based radio station, connecting with listeners and telling captivating stories. I’m also a freelance editor and producer for BBC Radio York and run Communicate Solutions, delivering training and consultancy to radio teams. My career spans editorial leadership, advertising sales, and strategic development across regional and national platforms, with a proven record of turning underperforming ventures into profitable operations and forging strong partnerships.

John Clayton

Hi, I’m John Clayton. With over 20 years of full-time experience in media and radio broadcasting, I’ve consistently delivered engaging content, driven commercial success, and mentored the next generation of radio professionals. As a qualified FIFA coach and former professional footballer, I bring leadership, teamwork, and a competitive edge to every project. I currently present a daily magazine-format show for a Christian-based radio station, connecting with listeners and telling captivating stories. I’m also a freelance editor and producer for BBC Radio York and run Communicate Solutions, delivering training and consultancy to radio teams. My career spans editorial leadership, advertising sales, and strategic development across regional and national platforms, with a proven record of turning underperforming ventures into profitable operations and forging strong partnerships.

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Hi, I’m John Clayton. With over 20 years of full-time experience in media and radio broadcasting, I’ve consistently delivered engaging content, driven commercial success, and mentored the next generation of radio professionals. As a qualified FIFA coach and former professional footballer, I bring leadership, teamwork, and a competitive edge to every project. I currently present a daily magazine-format show for a Christian-based radio station, connecting with listeners and telling captivating stories.

I’m also a freelance editor and producer for BBC Radio York and run Communicate Solutions, delivering training and consultancy to radio teams. My career spans editorial leadership, advertising sales, and strategic development across regional and national platforms, with a proven record of turning underperforming ventures into profitable operations and forging strong partnerships.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
Hindi
Advanced

Work Experience

Assistant Editor and Sports Editor / Producer at BBC – Radio York
December 1, 2022 - Present
Reporting, production, and on-air presenting across sports and feature programming; coordinating editorial content and mentoring junior reporters; delivering engaging magazine-format segments for a regional audience.
Director/Owner at Communicate Solutions
September 1, 2018 - Present
Lead training and consultancy for radio professionals, developing courses on on-air skills, management, and audience engagement; delivering workshops and advisory services to broadcasters and media teams.
Head of Advertising / Motors at Newsquest North East
November 1, 2017 - August 1, 2018
Led advertising sales across multiple platforms (print, digital, motors) and built high-margin campaigns, driving revenue growth and client engagement.
Director for Business and Commercial at View TV Group
February 1, 2014 - August 1, 2017
Transformed a loss-making business into profitability by identifying new revenue streams, focusing on performance, and building stronger teams.
Station Head / Network / Group Programme Director at Channel 4, UAE & 5 National Stations / Channel 4 FM / Coast 103.2 / Gold / Radio 4 – Hindi / Al Rabia
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2014
Led strategic initiatives across regional and network platforms, achieving No.1 status for the network within eight months.
Radio Brand Lead / Brand Development at The Coast / Breeze (Celador Radio)
October 1, 2008 - November 1, 2011
Drove audience growth and launched new radio brands; led programming development and stakeholder engagement.
Award-winning Presenter; Assistant to MD/Programme Director at Wave 105 (EMAP / Bauer)
January 1, 2006 - September 1, 2008
Award-winning presenter and key support to Managing Director/Programme Director; delivered high-profile shows across the schedule.
Breakfast Show Presenter at Kmfm (Kent Messenger)
May 1, 2005 - December 1, 2005
Established successful breakfast show and implemented strategic initiatives to grow listenership.
Senior Financial Roles – Strategy & Systems Implementation at Deutsche Bank
April 1, 1984 - May 1, 2005
Held senior financial roles with a focus on strategy and systems implementation; contributed to governance and process improvements.

Education

GCE O Levels and A Levels at Billericay Comprehensive School
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
ACCA Coursework at Self-guided / Various
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

MBA in Journalism (studying)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
FIFA Coach Certification
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
ACCA Coursework
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
MBA in Journalism (studying)
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications