Isaac Spackman
Leeds
Summary
Final year undergraduate Film and Television student at the University of Nottingham. A solid foundation in leadership, communication, and project management. Proven skills in delivering engaging and creative ideas, social media, broadcasting, and journalistic reporting.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work history
Head of Specialist Music Programming
University Radio Nottingham
Nottingham
2025.08 - Current
- Scheduled and programmed the After Dark shows on URN (7pm all the way until 3am)
- Trained new members how to host a radio show and use industry standard studio equipment
- Organised and took lead on events (for example the URN Soundsystem at Billy Bootleggers), including leading the social media promotion
- Collaborated with local artists, production companies, other societies and venues as well as collaborated with my peers on many different exciting projects
- Thought creatively of fun and fresh ideas to improve the station
Radio host and producer
University Radio Nottingham
Nottingham
2024.01 - Current
- Host and produce a late-night alternative radio show called Deadly Demos, championing a wide range and variety of music from across the world
- Utilised social media platforms for promoting upcoming episodes, which heightened audience anticipation
- Host of URNSport's weekly football show The Big Monday Night In
- Broke station listening records while hosting URN's Y Not? Festival Exclusive Lineup Announcement show
Social Media Manager
URN Hangovers FC
Nottingham
2025.09 - Current
- Create and schedule engaging content on Instagram to showcase matches, results, and team updates
- Increased online engagement through photos, reels, matchday graphics, and interactive posts
Contributing writer
The Mic Magazine
Nottingham
2025.09 - Current
- Written articles for The Mic Magazine including album reviews, live reviews and features
- Coordinated effectively with fellow writers on collaborative articles
- Produced high-quality written content under tight deadlines, ensuring regular output
4Skills Work Experience programme
Channel 4
Leeds
2024.08 - 2024.12
- Gained insight to roles across TV, marketing and journalism
- Learned how to generate creative content tailored to diverse audiences
- Built understanding of consumer engagement techniques
Voluntary shop assistant
Cancer Research
Horsforth, Leeds
2023.01 - 2023.09
- Face to face customer service. Communication. Teamwork. Task management
Education
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies
Benton Park Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.01
Skills
- Project management
- Listening to feedback
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Creativity
- Creating engaging content
- Working with strict budgets
- Audience interaction
REFERENCE
Available on request.
Affiliations
- New York pop culture
- Ethical Fashion
- Cinema
Certification
4Skills Virtual Work Experience
Issued Dec 2024
Credential ID 1143183-4S1
Timeline
Social Media Manager
URN Hangovers FC
2025.09 - Current
Contributing writer
The Mic Magazine
2025.09 - Current
Head of Specialist Music Programming
University Radio Nottingham
2025.08 - Current
4Skills Work Experience programme
Channel 4
2024.08 - 2024.12
Radio host and producer
University Radio Nottingham
2024.01 - Current
Voluntary shop assistant
Cancer Research
2023.01 - 2023.09
A-Levels - Sociology, Psychology, Religious Studies
Benton Park Sixth Form
2021.09 - 2023.01