Podcast producer and guest booker with 17+ years’ experience across podcasts, music, entertainment and digital content. Experienced in researching, sourcing and securing celebrities, artists, journalists, experts and specialist contributors, developing interview angles, questions and briefs, and managing talent relationships. Strong knowledge of music history, artists and popular culture, with experience producing content for UK, US and international audiences across talent-led, documentary, branded and social formats.…

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Podcast producer and guest booker with 17+ years’ experience across podcasts, music, entertainment and digital content. Experienced in researching, sourcing and securing celebrities, artists, journalists, experts and specialist contributors, developing interview angles, questions and briefs, and managing talent relationships. Strong knowledge of music history, artists and popular culture, with experience producing content for UK, US and international audiences across talent-led, documentary, branded and social formats.…

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Podcast producer and guest booker with 17+ years’ experience across podcasts, music, entertainment and digital content. Experienced in researching, sourcing and securing celebrities, artists, journalists, experts and specialist contributors, developing interview angles, questions and briefs, and managing talent relationships.

Strong knowledge of music history, artists and popular culture, with experience producing content for UK, US and international audiences across talent-led, documentary, branded and social formats.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Podcast Producer at The Avocado Foundation
May 12, 2026 - Present
Producing podcast content across audio and video formats within remote workflows. Coordinating contributors and remote recording sessions via Riverside, editing and mixing content in Adobe Audition, publishing episodes across podcast platforms and creating promotional social content. Key Projects: - World Changers Podcast - Bonsai Briefs Podcast
Podcast Producer at Patrick Morgan
May 4, 2026 - Present
Working across pre-production and development of corporate podcast content ahead of launch. Managing production workflows from development through delivery, including episode planning, recording logistics, stakeholder communication, editing workflows and final delivery.
Podcast Producer at Freelance
January 1, 2026 - Present
Top Ten (entertainment podcast exploring UK chart history, artists and the stories behind songs). Developed episode concepts, recurring segments, host briefs and editorial prompts; researched artists, chart history and pop culture to identify strong stories and editorial hooks; produced recordings, edited episodes and supported audio, video and social delivery.
Podcast Producer at Top Ten
January 1, 2026 - Present
Develop episode concepts, recurring segments, host briefs and editorial prompts. Research artists, chart history and pop culture to identify strong stories and editorial hooks. Produce recordings, edit episodes and support audio/video delivery and social publishing assets.
Podcast Producer at Patrick Morgan Recruitment
January 1, 2026 - Present
Working across the development & on-site production of corporate podcast content ahead of its launch. Responsibilities included managing end-to-end podcast production workflows from development through delivery, developing episode planning, running orders & interview preparation, coordinating pre-production schedules, recording logistics & stakeholder communication, and managing recording sessions, editing workflows & final episode delivery across projects.
Client-facing Producer / Podcast & Digital Producer at People of Prominence
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Worked directly with creators, clients and brands across podcasts, creators, branded content and social campaigns—from brief through delivery. Developed creator content and supported talent and brand relationships.
Podcast & Digital Producer at People of Prominence
February 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Client-facing producer working across podcasts, creators, branded content and social campaigns. Worked from brief through delivery, developing creator content and supporting talent and brand relationships. Key projects: Wander Woman Podcast; YHA Creator Campaign.
Podcast Series Producer at Legasee Educational Trust
August 5, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Creative and operational lead across an interview-led podcast series produced remotely. Oversaw episodes from planning through publication, including editorial structure, interview preparation, recording workflows, post-production and delivery. Impact: Independent Podcast Awards nomination (2025)
Development Producer at British Film Institute (BFI)
April 1, 2024 - August 31, 2024
Developed a social-history feature documentary about London nightclub Heaven, exploring its cultural and musical legacy. Researched music artists, high-profile contributors and industry insiders past and present. Developed interview concepts, contributor approaches and an access strategy. Led story research and produced pitch and development materials.
Senior Talent Producer (Freelance) at Freelance
January 1, 2019 - Present
Produced talent-led entertainment and factual content for UK, US and Australian broadcasters. Researched, approached and secured celebrities, experts and contributors; developed contributor stories and interview angles; managed relationships with talent, agents and publicists from approach through production. Worked across entertainment, factual, documentary and talent-led formats.
Senior Talent & Branded Content Producer at IFA Media
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2017
Led talent sourcing, relationships and production across international music, entertainment, branded and digital content. Researched, approached and managed artists, presenters, influencers and on-screen talent. Managed relationships with talent, agents, managers and PR representatives. Coordinated talent bookings, schedules, logistics and production requirements. Developed talent-led content across broadcast, YouTube and social and branded platforms. Key project: Bolt of Talent (FOX) featuring Michael Bolton; managed artist relationships and talent production; produced branded cross-platform content including radio, YouTube and social; Facebook content generated 1.4M+ views.
Talent Producer at Transparent Television
January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Researched, sourced and produced artists and specialist contributors across factual programming. Identified and approached potential contributors based on editorial requirements. Researched talent backgrounds, developed contributor and interview angles, managed approaches/bookings/relationships with artists, agents and PR. Produced contributors through interviews and filming. Key project: MOBO: Paving the Way (ITV2), including research and securing music talent such as Stormzy and Trevor Nelson.
Head of On-Screen Talent at Renegade Pictures
August 1, 2011 - July 31, 2015
Led talent research, sourcing and booking across entertainment, music, factual and specialist factual programming. Key projects: Drugs Live (Channel 4); World’s Most Dangerous Roads (BBC Two).
Head of On-Screen Talent at IWC Media
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2009
Secured high-profile contributors including Liza Minelli. Developed celebrity-led programme concepts and agent-facing pitches.

Education

Bachelor of Arts at La Trobe University
February 28, 1994 - November 24, 1996

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Travel & Hospitality, Other
    Wander Woman

    Branded travel podcast collaboration with award-winning journalist Phoebe Smith. Produced an interview-led episode from concept to delivery, shaping the narrative, managing the production workflow and creating engaging audio content for a global travel audience.

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    The Veterans Voice

    Award-nominated history podcast capturing first-hand stories from the Berlin Airlift generation. Produced the series end-to-end — shaping the concept, researching stories, recording interviews, scripting narration, editing episodes and delivering the final podcast.

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