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MANCHESTER, ENGLAND

A PASSIONATE AND CREATIVE PRODUCER

A passionate and creative radio producer, with extensive experience in live, high-profile shows. Currently leading production for The Hits Radio Breakfast Show with Leanne & Joel, I thrive in high-pressure environments, and excel at crafting content that resonates with audiences.

Proficient in playout systems like Myriad and RCS Zetta, as well as audio editors such as Adobe Audition and Audacity. I have strong technical skills, which allows me to learn new systems at a quick pace. This also means that I’m able to troubleshoot broadcast faults quickly and efficiently.

I have a proven track record of developing engaging programming, and fostering a dynamic team environment. I believe in solutions over problems, and take pride in delivering creative, audience driven radio.

SOME OF MY WORK

It’s all well and good hearing about my experience, but here are some examples of what I do. You can find more examples on my LinkedIn, which can be found here

We organised a massive celebration for Taylor Swift coming to Liverpool in June 2024. I co-ordinated a live broadcast from the Met Quarter in Liverpool, and we had a choir surprise Leanne & Joel performing some Taylor Swift tunes.

I also played a huge part in producing the on air content for when Leanne & Joel switched on the Blackpool Illuminations. Opting out for breakfast and drive, it was a day of building up to the big moment, with interviews with the stars, and more importantly, the people attending the tower festival headland in Blackpool.

Throwing it back to when Taylor Swift was in town!
We took over the Metquarter in Liverpool with Rock Choir North West 🥳 pic.twitter.com/WplinCahK1
— Arran Hodges (@ArranOnAir) October 7, 2024

This morning we handed the breakfast show over to you, so you could express your feelings❤️ #WeStandWithSouthport @joelrossradio @RadioCityLeanne pic.twitter.com/wOZxqiHK8y
— Hits Radio Liverpool & North West (@hitsradiolv) July 30, 2024

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At the age of 15, I started out presenting in my local community radio station, Calon FM in Wrexham.

By 17, I’d secured a part time job as the station manager, and led the station to its highest listener figures in years.

My focus has rapidly shifted from wanting to be on air, to be enabling success from the sidelines. I really have a passion for making the cogs turn behind the scenes.

At the age of 19, I was offered the opportunity to become a freelancer at Bauer Media. This has now led to becoming the full time breakfast producer for Hits Radio, across the North West.