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Lotta Haegg

London,London

Summary

A driven broadcast journalist professional with a knack for storytelling and public communication.

Exceptionally strong news judgement with the ability to research and communicate complex and compelling stories for busy newsrooms.

Versed in viral trends, breaking news response and capitalising on multiple platforms, including radio, social media, TV and online.

Loyal employee with solid understanding of training and mentoring employees. Dedicated team player, proactive and hands-on in task completion.

Adept at working under tight deadlines and high-pressure situations, with excellent communication skills both verbal and written.

Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude, strong interpersonal skills and analytical skills.

Willing to take on greater responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Broadcast Journalist

BBC Radio London
London
12.2016 - Current
  • Originate and produce, as part of a team, a wide variety of news and current affairs content for relevant output.
  • Use a range of video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver outputs to appropriate platform mediums, to the highest professional standards.
  • Exercise editorial judgment in developing story ideas and producing accurate and impartial journalism.
  • Undertake pre- and post-production and studio work, live and pre-recorded, using a video, audio and digital equipment and information technology to research, write, assemble, edit and deliver programmes.
  • Demonstrated excellence in stakeholder management by coordinating with multiple editors across online, social, TV and radio platforms to ensure output our high-impact, audience-centric stories are shared, duplication is avoided and best practice is upheld.
  • Proven ability to align diverse editorial visions, manage competing deadlines, and maintain narrative cohesion while meeting strategic content goals to reflect the audience we serve.
  • Deliver to tight deadlines while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with contacts and contributors - including leading the campaign for BBC Radio London's Make a Difference Awards in 2023 and 2024, by engaging key stakeholders and leveraging strong relationships with new audiences.
  • To produce engaging packages through a range of production skills including StarTrack and ProTools.

Senior Journalist (attachment)

BBC Radio London
London
01.2024 - 12.2025
  • Responsible for the output of the BBC Radio London Breakfast programme, including editorial control, reporting, selection and compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective use of resources.
  • Delivering content to tight deadlines in a live radio environment, including breaking news, while maintaining the highest editorial standards.
  • Commissioning and selecting relevant (London focussed) materials ensuring they meet expectations of our audiences and adhere to the BBC’s editorial guidelines.
  • Applied a high standard of editorial judgment, writing ability and production skills based on my substantial broadcast journalism experience.
  • Facilitated any changes to output, while clearly communicating and distributing best practices between teams.
  • Allocated work to the team and checked progress; ensuring the professional contribution of staff and the quality of output.
  • Sought ways to increase diversity in our workforce and to ensure that our output reflects the audiences we serve.
  • Maximised opportunities offered by existing and emerging technologies to their fullest extent.
  • Worked effectively as a member of more than one team, resolving conflicts as necessary.
  • Managed resources, staff, technical facilities and budgets, in order to make challenging broadcasting in the most cost effective manner.

Acting Senior Journalist Team Manager

BBC Radio London
London
06.2022 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for areas of output across BBC London and Radio London, including editorial control, reporting, selection and compilation of material, production, leading teams and planning and implementing effective use of resources.
  • Maintain relationships with external news sources and partners, and identify opportunities for collaboration and content sharing
  • Train junior staff members on compelling breaking news stories, style guidelines and organisation procedures.
  • Fulfilled duties according to tight deadlines, swiftly adapting to unexpected schedule changes and alterations.
  • Swiftly checked and edited stories for factual, legal and style inconsistencies to reduce errors.

Producer

ABC Radio Sydney
Sydney, Australia
01.2004 - 05.2016
  • Conceptualize, develop and produce a range of radio programmes, features, and documentaries that engage and inform audiences
  • Work collaboratively with presenters, reporters, and production teams to develop and deliver high-quality content
  • Research, write and edit scripts, conduct interviews and field reporting, and manage the production process from start to finish
  • Ensure that all content adheres to editorial standards, is legally compliant, and represents the diverse perspectives and interests of the audience
  • Plan, manage and execute live broadcasts, remote recordings, and outside broadcasts
  • Monitor audience feedback and ratings, and use this to inform the development of future programming
  • Provide training and coaching to presenters

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
Perth, Australia
01.2000 - 05.2003

Skills

  • Extensive experience in broadcast journalism, news reporting, producing and presenting
  • Strong news judgment and ability to identifyand communicate complex stories in an engaging and accessible way
  • Excellent research, writing, and reporting skills
  • Ability to work effectively under tight deadlines and in high-pressure situations
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
  • Proficiency in relevant software and equipment, such as audio and video editing software, newsroom management systems, and broadcasting equipment
  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Extensive experience in radio production, programme development, and delivery
  • Strong editorial judgement and ability to develop and deliver engaging and informative content
  • Strong organisational and project management skills
  • Strong news judgment and ability to identify relevant and compelling stories
  • Community relations

Timeline

Senior Journalist (attachment)

BBC Radio London
01.2024 - 12.2025

Acting Senior Journalist Team Manager

BBC Radio London
06.2022 - 12.2023

Broadcast Journalist

BBC Radio London
12.2016 - Current

Producer

ABC Radio Sydney
01.2004 - 05.2016

Bachelor of Arts - Broadcasting

Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts
01.2000 - 05.2003

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