Duncan Middleton
Summary
Award-winning radio and podcast exec producer. Manager of top broadcasting talent and nurturing mentor - with an excellent record of putting creativity and the audience at the heart of programming.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Exec Producer
Loftus Media
06.2023 - 08.2024
- Managed the day-to-day running of Terribly Famous - an always on, scripted narrative podcast for Wondery
- Part of the launch team - working with writers, producers and presenters to create a brand new podcast
- Responsible for editorial and creative guidance – everything from legal issues to writing gags
- Created great relationship with Wondery - to build trust and confidence in our team
- Ran the studio recordings, both for the regular episodes and bonus, unscripted episodes
- Built a brilliant and collaborative team atmosphere where producers felt valued, trusted and supported
- British Podcast Award, Silver for Best Entertainment, nominated for Best Arts and Culture
Assistant Editor / Senior Journalist
Radio 1 Newsbeat
01.2015 - 01.2022
- Managed the Aria Gold-winning team to produce a national daily live news programme
- Created a working environment that allowed people to take risks and push themselves while feeling totally supported
- Always demanded the highest levels of creativity and script writing to make stand out moments
- Commissioned, briefed, edited and mentored less experienced team members
- Produced APA-winning podcast, The Murder of Joy Morgan
- Worked to very tight deadlines, always ensuring the programme met both editorial and legal standards
Senior Journalist
BBC News Impact
01.2014 - 01.2015
- Produced bespoke TV, radio and digital material across BBC News and Current Affairs to give stories maximum coverage
- Worked with reporters to tailor their stories to suit outlets across BBC News
Producer
The Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman
11.2013 - 04.2014
- Produced weekly, unscripted two-hour arts show on BBC Radio 2
- One-person team so responsible for the whole show from conception to edit
- Managed and produced Claudia to bring out her strengths and improve the sound and feel of the show
- Wrote creative cues that played to her personality, oversaw the pre-rec and edited the show to be fully compliant with producer guidelines
Producer
The Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2
05.2013 - 11.2013
- Producer on Europe's biggest current affairs show
- Generated ideas to help give the show its unique identity
- Wrote scripts and produced audio packages to very tight deadlines
- Earned the trust of Jeremy to ensure he was totally happy before going to air
Studio Producer
The One Show
10.2012 - 05.2013
- Produced some of the biggest names on the BBC, including Chris Evans
- Managed and motivated a small team to produce engaging and entertaining factual content
- Generated original ideas and treatments to bring energy and entertainment to the studio
- Kept team calm, composed and inspired when up against last-minute changes
- Produced the live show from the gallery
Producer and Co-Producer
BBC Radio Comedy
01.2012 - 03.2012
- Produced extended edition of The News Quiz
- Oversaw the edit to ensure the show was the funniest it could be
- Wrote opening links for Sandi Toksvig
- Co-produced NewsJack, a weekly 30-minute satirical news show on Radio 4extra
- Worked with actors and comedians during read throughs and rehearsals, giving notes and feedback
Live Studio Producer
BBC Newsround and MOTD Kickabout
04.2010 - 12.2011
- Produced live daily children's news show on BBC1 and CBBC
- Managed a young team, giving creative, editorial and legal support
- Helped transform the show to make it more child friendly – leading a change in writing style and introducing more creative treatments, including sketches, animation and graphics
- Wrote imaginative and funny scripts for presenters and VTs
- Ran the gallery for the live programme
- Tasked with transforming children's football magazine show on CBBC and BBC2
- Responsible for totally changing the feel of the programme – injecting pace, comedy and more guest interaction
- Wrote, produced and commissioned sketches, VTs and animation
- Responsible for managing the team and the whole show from conception to edit
Senior Journalist
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat
05.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Reporter
BBC London 94.9
09.2000 - 05.2006
Reporter
BBC Radio Sheffield
01.1999 - 07.2000
Education
BA Hons 2:2 - Journalism Studies
Sheffield University
/1993 - /1997
A-levels - Theatre Studies (A), English (C), History (C)
Oakham School
/1988 - /1993
Skills
Calm, inspiring leadership
Directing talent
Building relationships
Audio producing
Working under pressure
Script writing
Timeline
Exec Producer
Loftus Media
06.2023 - 08.2024
Assistant Editor / Senior Journalist
Radio 1 Newsbeat
01.2015 - 01.2022
Senior Journalist
BBC News Impact
01.2014 - 01.2015
Producer
The Radio 2 Arts Show with Claudia Winkleman
11.2013 - 04.2014
Producer
The Jeremy Vine Show on Radio 2
05.2013 - 11.2013
Studio Producer
The One Show
10.2012 - 05.2013
Producer and Co-Producer
BBC Radio Comedy
01.2012 - 03.2012
Live Studio Producer
BBC Newsround and MOTD Kickabout
04.2010 - 12.2011
Senior Journalist
BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat
05.2006 - 01.2010
Senior Reporter
BBC London 94.9
09.2000 - 05.2006
Reporter
BBC Radio Sheffield
01.1999 - 07.2000
BA Hons 2:2 - Journalism Studies
Sheffield University
/1993 - /1997
A-levels - Theatre Studies (A), English (C), History (C)
Oakham School
/1988 - /1993
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