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Pete Shevlin

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I’m Pete Shevlin, a London-based executive producer and director specialising in award-winning podcast and digital factual storytelling.

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I’m Pete Shevlin, a London-based executive producer and director specialising in award-winning podcast and digital factual storytelling. My work combines deep BBC editorial and technical production experience with an entrepreneurial approach to building successful independent productions and long-term client relationships.

Over the past years, I’ve produced and led high-volume international programming—most notably “Iran: The Latest,” which won Podcast of the Year at the 2026 London Press Club Awards and a Bronze at the British Podcast Awards. I regularly deliver fast, deadline-driven output while building strong teams and formats that perform across platforms, including YouTube and Acast.

  • 28 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Government

Work experience

Director & Executive Producer · Independent production companyOct 2008 – Present · 18 yrs 2 mos

Oversee editorial development, client relationships, production management, and creative delivery for broadcast documentaries, podcasts, factual storytelling, corporate video, and digital content. Produce for public service broadcasters, publishers, and commercial organisations, applying high editorial standards with efficient production methods. Manage demanding schedules for daily news and factual output, coordinate presenters and contributors, and lead post-production to tight deadlines using small, high-performing teams. Have produced “Iran: The Latest,” a daily international news and current affairs programme focused on Iran, the Middle East, global security, and geopolitics—achieving award recognition and strong audience performance across YouTube and Acast. Also produce interviews, documentaries, and specialist factual reports for international audiences, including overseas reporting assignments for BBC World Service.

Producer / Studio Manager · BBCApr 2000 – Sep 2008 · 8 yrs 6 mos

Developed a broad foundation across technical production, international journalism, studio operations, and current affairs. Produced and recorded a range of content including radio drama, live music, interviews, and factual programming. Later worked in editorial production at BBC World Service, including daily programming, interview conducting, and creating human-interest stories for international audiences. Researched stories, wrote scripts and editorial copy, and recorded interviews both in-studio and on location. Built strong technical understanding of sound recording, editing, mixing, and studio production in deadline-driven broadcast environments.

Multimedia Project Manager · University of PlymouthApr 1998 – Apr 2000 · 2 yrs 1 mo

Led a small team developing multimedia learning materials for accountancy students during the early development of digital education. Managed production of interactive learning resources combining video, animation, audio, and computer-based instruction. Worked across creative development, filming, editing, and technical production, using green-screen video and editing/animation workflows (including Avid and Flash).

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) · University of Plymouth2000
Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM Dip) · University of Plymouth2000
BA (Hons), Media and Business Management (First Class) · University of Manchester1996

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