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Joshua Littlehales

Broadcaster
London,Camden

Summary

Dynamic and multi-skilled Broadcaster & Producer with 4 + years experience coordinating self-produced new media and audio content with effective digital platform distribution. Technically proficient in concept development, content enhancement and professional broadcast software. Excellent collaborative communicator who endeavors to entertain and educate through modern presenting techniques and highly engaging ideas.

Work History

Podcast Host

Talley Talks
Remote
2021 - Current
  • Engage with listeners through virtual live calls and Social Media, focusing on the topics that generally affect 16 -24 year olds.
  • Meet regularly with Head Producer to discuss direction of broadcasts and assess any areas for particular concern.
  • Deliver exceptional programming to Talley Talk members by always researching the topic, guests and programs thoroughly.
  • Record ads and commercials for Podcast's Social Media platforms with self edited content and air results on strict schedules.
  • Work closely with Founder to maintain high levels of communication to effectively and efficiently complete weekly projects.

Radio Presenter

Tameside Radio
Manchester
2017 - 2021
  • Engage with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings and other items of interest.
  • Manage Local news reports and scripted quick headlines for breaking news as it came in for instantaneous results.
  • Announce different parts of radio broadcasts including ads, song switches and interview segments with Community guests.
  • Build content to interest listeners and grow station audience.
  • Establish relationships with potential sponsors to earn the required target amount over next 12 months.

Broadcast Journalist

Eurovision Song Contest
Rotterdam
2020 - 2021
  • Assist with project planning and execution of research.
  • Increased brand awareness through creation of original print and digital production elements.
  • Wrote pieces and news stories for online publication, coordinating images and layout to deliver proper presentation.
  • Delivered live reports from Rotterdam in order to distribute information that would act as an exclusive.
  • Investigated important LGBT community issues and used this content to compose reports that highlighted concern.

Broadcast Assistant

Global
Salford
2019 - 2020
  • Prepare programs with Presenters and guests, pre-record interviews and brief all involved with production thoroughly before broadcast.
  • Create internal and external communications utilizing Adobe InDesign for weekly newsletter and press releases.
  • Guide producers and engineers in best sound design concepts to encourage innovation in production technique.
  • Coordinated with producers and on-air talent to create programs that celebrated engaging new ideas and diversity.
  • Researched, developed and pitched stories that reflected unique sensibilities of BBC network brand.

Video Presenter

Carve Media
London
2017 - 2019
  • Work with local reporters and editorial staff to identify, develop and script engaging stories.
  • Edit Video segments, put together in sequence, input dialogues, graphics and effects in order to create a final piece.
  • Support internal and external resources to make content more compelling and comprehensive.
  • Collaborate with programming to execute digital projects.

Radio Presenter

Soho Radio
London
2016 - 2018
  • Answer station call line and took song suggestions along with personal comments on life from listeners.
  • Facilitate live coverage of yearly special events, including Formula 1 at Silverstone and the iconic London Pride Parade.
  • Instigate, research, fact-check and write scripts based around relevant topics for local Community segments.
  • Tell fun stories and conducted games encouraging guest participation through playful antics and engagement.
  • Disseminate news content through social media for better engagement with audiences and faster reporting.

Junior Reporter

BBC Radio Manchester
London
2015 - 2016
  • Apply current editing and photography tools to tell great stories.
  • Streamline operational processes and workflow to increase efficiency of team performance and resource allocation.
  • Employ website manager tools to publish daily news content and maintain professional looking web pages for modern look.
  • Develop stories beyond surface details, accentuating unique enterprise angles and with exclusive content.
  • Network of sources for tips, exclusive access to information and to break stories consistently that are of significance.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

University of West London

Skills

Interviewer

Outside Broadcasts

Journalism

Playout Systems

Audio Editing

Concept Development

Graphics

Press Releases

Collaboration

Video Conferencing

Social Media

Audience Growth

Scriptwriting

Cultural awareness

Communication

MS Office

Teambuilding

Self-motivated

Data management

Troubleshooting

Accomplishments

  • Best Radio Presenter @ Diversity in Media Awards (Nominated)
  • Best Community Show @ Community Radio Awards (Silver)

Timeline

Podcast Host

Talley Talks
2021 - Current

Radio Presenter

Tameside Radio
2017 - 2021

Broadcast Journalist

Eurovision Song Contest
2020 - 2021

Broadcast Assistant

Global
2019 - 2020

Video Presenter

Carve Media
2017 - 2019

Radio Presenter

Soho Radio
2016 - 2018

Junior Reporter

BBC Radio Manchester
2015 - 2016

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism

University of West London

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