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KATE LYONS

London

Summary

Award-winning Radio and Podcast Producer with extensive experience creating high-quality audio content across live radio, podcasts and digital platforms. Highly skilled in live studio production, audio editing, research, briefing, guest booking and talent management, with a proven ability to deliver engaging, audience-focused content from concept to completion.

Experienced in working with presenters, contributors and clients to produce compelling programmes to the highest editorial standards. A creative, organised and collaborative producer with a passion for storytelling and delivering exceptional audio content.

Overview

3
3
years of post-secondary education
24
24
years of professional experience

Work history

Freelance Radio and podcast producer

BBC
2024.05 - Current

Working freelance with a range of clients, including the BBC, producing radio programmes and podcasts. Since the launch of BBC Radio's Make a Difference programme, I have been producing the show, as well as contributing to Make a Difference Day and a range of Make a Difference special programmes. Responsibilities include programme development, research, guest booking, recording, audio editing, scripting, and delivering broadcast-quality audio content.

Podcast Producer

Pretty Fire Audio Productions
London
2021.04 - 2024.04
  • Has created audio based content for clients including West Ham Foundation, Sadler's Wells, Enhance the UK, Never Fully Dressed, and Emma Campbell. This has included guest booking and research, writing notes, scripts and cues. Recording the audio either face-to-face or online. Editing audio to a high standard and adding music beds and sound effects. Uploading audio to podcast hosts.

Broadcast Journalist

BBC
London
2002.04 - 2021.01

Produced the award-winning mid-morning show on BBC Radio London with Vanessa Feltz for six years. As part of the production team, the programme won both a Sony Radio Academy Award and a Gillard Award. Responsibilities included researching breaking news stories, briefing presenters, writing scripts and cues, booking high-profile guests, editing audio, and producing live broadcasts in a fast-paced newsroom environment while working closely with senior producers and editorial managers.

Produced major outside broadcasts and special event coverage, including Children in Need, Wimbledon, election specials and the Royal Wedding.

Worked across a range of BBC Radio London programmes, including Gaby Roslin's Sunday Show, Jo Good's Afternoon Show and Robert Elms' Morning Show, providing production support, editorial research, guest booking and live studio production.

Produced the award-nominated Dogs in the City podcast with Jo Good, managing guest booking, editorial research, location recording, audio editing and publication to BBC Sounds.

Education

HND - Live Television

Buckinghamshire collage group
Buckinghamshire
1998.09 - 2001.09

Skills

  • Live radio production
  • Audio Editing
  • Research and briefing
  • Talent sourcing
  • Podcasting

Timeline

Freelance Radio and podcast producer

BBC
2024.05 - Current

Podcast Producer

Pretty Fire Audio Productions
2021.04 - 2024.04

Broadcast Journalist

BBC
2002.04 - 2021.01

HND - Live Television

Buckinghamshire collage group
1998.09 - 2001.09
KATE LYONS