Executive Editor at BBC Local
birmingham, england, united kingdom
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Claim your profileLeading and shaping local news across the BBC’s teams in England, developing digital and cross-platform storytelling. Managing Editor of the core editorial team for England, and driving strategic change across dozens of BBC teams across the country. Previously an editorial leader at BBC CWR, the BBC’s radio and news base in Coventry. I specialise in digital and radio production with wide experience working with talented presenters producing a number of radio formats including news sequences, breakfast programming, phone-in/talkback and live sport.As a journalist, I have worked as a programme presenter, newsreader and live reporter. In particular I regularly present radio sport programmes, commentating on football matches and anchoring coverage on-location.I have strong leadership and motivational skills, and have been chosen to launch several high-profile programmes. I have led an award-winning investigative series, and driven a digital-first change through newsrooms.I am a careers mentor, guest lecturer and have recently completed a MSc in Business and Strategic Leadership at Cranfield University.






Master Of Science, Business, Leadership at Cranfield School Of ManagementGraduated: 2023
Master Of Arts, Broadcast Journalism at University Of StaffordshireGraduated: 2007
Bachelor Of Arts, Political Science at University Of BirminghamGraduated: 2006