Kirsten Locke

• Produced BBC World Service's global podcast World Book Club, featuring literary and commercial authors, gathering questions from an global audience,
• Produced World Book Café, BBC World Service. Recorded on locations including Beirut, Toronto, Oslo, and Madrid.
• Managed both logistics and editorial content. Lead on external liaisons for the recordings with prestigious organisations like The Prado in Madrid and Literaturhaus in Oslo.

• Produced Open Book, BBC Radio 4's flagship books programme which had a weekly audience of 1 million. Collaborated with authors, publishers, books industry and literary critics for a range of content. Extensive contacts with UK and global publishers and the wider book industry.
• Managed editorial planning, fast paced production workflows, and junior team members.
• Mentored and produced new and experienced on-air talent to improve their presentation skills.
• External events recorded in collaboration with the London Literary Festival, Edinburgh Book Festival, Cardiff Library, and independent booksellers across the UK.
• Managed budgets, ensuring cost-effective production execution.

• Produced global showcases, Arts Hour, and Arts Hour on Tour for BBC World Service, featuring international artists, musicians, and writers.
• Managed large-scale live event broadcasts alongside international collaborations for local audiences.
• Oversaw team of engineers, researchers, and artistic contributors to ensure production quality.
• Secured local media coverage of the events to promote the BBC World Service in those regions.

Daily live producer- global arts programme for BBCWS

Secured international guests while upholding high broadcast standards under tight deadlines.

Scripted materials and crafted briefs