Luke Howard Mayes
London
Summary
Confident and articulate Journalism MA graduate with a robust work ethic and exceptional interpersonal skills. Possesses in-depth knowledge across history, music, sports, politics, and literature. Extensive experience in music journalism and the music industry, demonstrating strong teamwork and communication abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Music Writer
Clandestine Magazine
01.2025 - Current
- Writing articles about the music industry, as well as reviews and retrospectives.
- Developing SEO friendly headlines to increase engagement.
Cocktail Bartender
Bobby Fitzpatrick
London
10.2023 - Current
- Bartender at a lively North London cocktail bar, serving customers and making a variety of classic and specialist cocktails.
- Enhancing my customer service and mixology skills.
A&R Executive
Decent Music PR
04.2026 - 06.2026
- Discovered high-quality artists through live shows, streaming services and reccomendations of music industry people.
- Helping to develop marketing campaigns for artists dependant on their own goals and best options commercially.
- Using CRM systems to help liaise with artists, labels and managers. As well as to keep up to date with meetings, campaigns and admin.
Radio Presenter
Love Da Beat Radio
London
09.2024 - 04.2026
- Presenting a music radio show and curating playlists for global radio station.
- Creating musical themes to guide the second hour of the show each week.
- Taking calls and texts, discussing musical opinions and taking requests.
Assistant Editor
101 Part Time Jobs
08.2024 - 09.2024
- Freelance work as editor of an independent music podcast, that has boasted guests including, Cameron Winter, Jeremy Corbyn and Kneecap.
- At one point the second most streamed music podcast on Spotify, in the UK. Competing with Apple and BBC productions.
Sale Assistant
Nicolas
09.2022 - 03.2023
- Assisting customers in choosing wines, completing orders and closing and opening the store.
- Developing my customer service and organisational skills, as well as increasing my product knowledge.
Radio Presenter
Relaks Radio
London
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Presenting and curating several weekly radio shows about politics, music, and current affairs.
- Helping me develop my presentation, research and radio production skills.
- Also collaborating with other presenters to create new shows and segments, as well as engaging social media content.
Administrative Assistant
Moss & Co
08.2014 - 06.2015
- Working at a firm of solicitors, dealing with calls, queries and general administrative duties.
- Organised and managed multiple calendars, prioritising and responding to emails and scheduling meetings.
- Improving my organisational skills and learning to work in a high pressure environment.
Education
English and History BA -
University of Sussex
08-2019
English, History, Geography A-levels -
Hampstead School
08-2014
Multimedia Journalism MA -
University of Westminster
07-2026
Skills
- Excellent presentation skills
- Good communicator
- Strong team player
- Widespread knowledge of music
- Experience working with several CRM systems
- Experienced in customer service and consumer facing roles
- Brilliant researcher
- Highly organised
About Me
I am a music lover with a varied taste, having attended over 1000 shows in my lifetime and amassing a large vinyl collection over many years. I also play the guitar, bass, piano and banjo, as well as writing my own compositions. I previously ran a music blog, writing reviews, opinion pieces and retrospectives on music from the last sixty years.
I also have a keen interest in wine, having previously worked for a French wine shop and hope to take the WSET level 2 exam later this year, to further my knowledge of wine and it's production. I am also a keen sportsman and enjoy playing and watching a wide range of sports, such as football, swimming and cycling. Some other interests of mine are theatre, literature and travel.
Timeline
A&R Executive
Decent Music PR
04.2026 - 06.2026
Music Writer
Clandestine Magazine
01.2025 - Current
Radio Presenter
Love Da Beat Radio
09.2024 - 04.2026
Assistant Editor
101 Part Time Jobs
08.2024 - 09.2024
Cocktail Bartender
Bobby Fitzpatrick
10.2023 - Current
Sale Assistant
Nicolas
09.2022 - 03.2023
Radio Presenter
Relaks Radio
08.2019 - 03.2020
Administrative Assistant
Moss & Co
08.2014 - 06.2015
English and History BA -
University of Sussex
English, History, Geography A-levels -
Hampstead School
Multimedia Journalism MA -
University of Westminster