Veronica Wallace
Sunderland,Tyne & Wear
Summary
Radio apprentice with a background in programme planning, scriptwriting, and audio editing. Demonstrates expertise in audience engagement, media ethics, and internal systems such as Dira!, Wolftech, Highlander, Scheduler, and Open Media. Skilled in sound mixing, remote broadcast setup, risk assessment, research, team contribution, and deadline management. Possesses knowledge of local area dynamics, growing up in the North East, and the ability to adjust content for multi-platform use. Committed to upholding company policy considerations such as impartiality while delivering high-quality content through meticulous editing and review.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Production Apprentice
BBC
Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne
09.2023 - Current
- Helped prepare and execute projects under supervision.
- Worked co-operatively with multiple teams on different radio productions, using team work successfully and using adaptability to adjust skills in accordance with different content requirements.
- Familiarity with breaking news and confidential procedures surrounding significant news
- Completed and managed long term projects successfully such as the audio content of the 'Make A Difference Awards'.
- Worked in numerous radio settings from planning, to producing and X-mixing and 'OBs'.
- Coordinated pre-production tasks, researching and booking guest interviews and following the whole process through to the scripting, recording and editing stages.
- Overcame production challenges and resolved issues promptly to minimise disruptions.
- Stayed updated on current affairs to ensure timely and relevant content delivery during shows.
- Gathered material via vox pops.
- Training regarding company policies such as impartiality and GDPR.
- Experience reading statements for radio.
- Experience with essential internal systems such as 'Open Media', 'Scheduler', 'Wolftech', 'iBroadcast' and 'Dira!'
- Used creativity to tell stories via audio with the use of beds and SFX.
- Worked with technical teams to optimise sound and lighting.
- Reviewed scripts and made changes intentionally to fit with the style of a specific production
- Ability to evaluate the success of a piece of content using tools such as 'The Sounds Rail'.
- Worked flexible hours, covering nights, early shifts and weekends
- Supported team by demonstrating respect and willingness to help.
- Engaged with the audience directly taking phone calls and using conversational skill to gain an audience feature for the show where possible
Crew member
McDonald's
Sunderland, Tyne & Wear
02.2023 - 08.2024
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly providing solutions promptly.
- Took orders at counter and drive-through with clear communication and professionalism.
- Assessed food quality before serving customers to meet high-quality standards.
- Established professional relationships with peers to enhance productivity and teamwork.
- Prepared ingredients before busy period based on expected customer levels.
- Flexibly took on various roles to support workflow.
- Acted as team player by helping colleagues finish their tasks.
- Handled customer complaints using quick decision-making to resolve issues.
- Worked fast and accurately to meet customer needs and service goals.
- Practiced using initiative to operate work stations in necessary circumstances despite not officially receiving training
- Worked flexible hours including over night shifts
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Broadcast Production
Bauer Academy
Peterborough 09.2023 - 12.2024
A-Levels - Politics (C), Psychology (B), Art (A), Level 3 Mathematics (B)
St. Anthony's And St. Aidan's Sixth Form
Sunderland, United Kingom 09.2021 - 05.2023
Skills
- Programme planning
- Scriptwriting
- Audio editing and mixing
- Researching and creating original ideas
- Use initiative to solve problems
- Media ethics
- Internal system experience (Dira!, Wolftech, Highlander, Scheduler, Open Media)
- Working with company policy considerations such as impartiality
- Remote/live broadcast setup
- Digital storytelling
- Team contribution
- Deadline management
- Knowledge of local area
- Knowledge of how to adjust content for multi-platform use
Affiliations
- Violin - GRADE 7
- Piano - GRADE 6
- Ballet - GRADE 5
- Art
- Graphic Design
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Production Apprentice
BBC
09.2023 - Current
NVQ Level 3 - Broadcast Production
Bauer Academy
09.2023 - 12.2024
Crew member
McDonald's
02.2023 - 08.2024
A-Levels - Politics (C), Psychology (B), Art (A), Level 3 Mathematics (B)
St. Anthony's And St. Aidan's Sixth Form
09.2021 - 05.2023
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