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Hannah Hastings

Summary

Final-year History student at Durham University with experience in live broadcasting, production, and team coordination. Passionate about engaging young audiences with news and current affairs, skilled in scriptwriting, on-air delivery, and managing creative teams. Adept at working under pressure, pitching innovative stories, and collaborating to produce high-quality, fast-paced content. Eager to bring editorial judgement, creativity, and energy to a journalistic role.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Head of Podcasts

Purple Radio
Durham University
07.2025 - 09.2025
  • Produced a series of scripts for news and talk show that focuses on presenting the news in alternative formats
  • Created content for both podcast and radio platforms.
  • Adhered to schedules while editing multiple shows.
  • Trained and advised fellow hosts and producers, enhancing overall team performance

Radio Host

Purple Radio
09.2023 - Current
  • Enhanced audience engagement by hosting lively and informative radio shows
  • Participated in station fundraising events; strengthened relationships with sponsors and donors.
  • Provided accurate news updates during live broadcasts.
  • Created vox pops and TikTok content to build engagement with shows

Welfare and Training Officer

Purple Radio
07.2024 - 07.2025

Section Editor

Palatinate
08.2025 - 09.2025
  • Edited Music section of Indigo, a lifestyle and culture magazine.
  • Regular contributor to Palatinate newspaper
  • Managed a content team, coordinating writing contributions from multiple sources.
  • Ensured timely production cycles through effective scheduling and task allocation.
  • Proofread articles to maintain high standards of written quality.
  • Adapted writing styles to resonate with diverse student audiences.
  • Monitored trends in music and culture for relevant content updates.
  • keep up to date with current affairs, ability to write ...

Non-profit Organisation Ambassador

Let's Get Our Knickers in a Twist
09.2024 - 09.2025
  • Created engaging social media content to highlight core values and narrative.
  • Expanded network by establishing connections with schools through tailored outreach.
  • Cultivated rapport with organisations by understanding their unique values over time.
  • Organised large-scale events, including one for 140 participants.

Social Media and Events Manager for College Welfare

St Cuthbert's Society
07.2024 - 07.2025
  • Managed a team of 20 to deliver large-scale social media campaigns and fundraising events.
  • Produced tailored Instagram posts for student audiences, enhancing engagement.
  • Established frameworks to differentiate between objective and subjective writing tones.
  • Maintained a consistent and recognisable online brand presence.

Server

Coppa Club
09.2022 - 09.2024

Education

Bachelor of Arts - BA - History

Durham University
09.2023 - 07.2026

A-level - History, Maths and Chemistry

Reigate Grammar School
09.2020 - 08.2022

Skills

  • Adobe creative suite familiarity
  • WordPress use
  • Radio broadcasting experience
  • Confident in multimedia platforms
  • Media law awareness
  • Presenting
  • Podcast and radio show production
  • Listener engagement

Websites

Awards

Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award

Timeline

Section Editor

Palatinate
08.2025 - 09.2025

Head of Podcasts

Purple Radio
07.2025 - 09.2025

Non-profit Organisation Ambassador

Let's Get Our Knickers in a Twist
09.2024 - 09.2025

Welfare and Training Officer

Purple Radio
07.2024 - 07.2025

Social Media and Events Manager for College Welfare

St Cuthbert's Society
07.2024 - 07.2025

Radio Host

Purple Radio
09.2023 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - BA - History

Durham University
09.2023 - 07.2026

Server

Coppa Club
09.2022 - 09.2024

A-level - History, Maths and Chemistry

Reigate Grammar School
09.2020 - 08.2022

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