William Varney
London
Summary
A hardworking, ambitious radio producer with a real passion for sport and breaking news, delivering content to a high industry standard and is equipped to work in a fast paced, challenging environment where each day is different from the next.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work history
Producer
talkSPORT
London
2020.08 - Current
- Produced, planned and delivered live radio coverage of the biggest sporting events in the world including the FIFA World Cup, the Olympic Games, the Commonwealth Games and the Super Bowl.
- Manage the live output of talkSPORT's NFL Coverage and regularly work as a reporter and host. I presented talkSPORT's in stadium Super Bowl 60 coverage live from San Francisco.
- Co-ordinated and edited long form documentaries to be broadcast on air. I conducted interviews, sourced contributors and was also involved in the scripting process.
Audio Editor
Wimbledon Radio Channel
London
2024.07 - 2025.07
- On site at the tournament, I was tasked with editing and archiving key commentary moments and interview clips.
- Planned and created specialist audio packages and features to be broadcast on the channel.
- Produced and edited the daily review podcast which would play out on the channel overnight.
Audio Producer
IMG
London
2022.09 - 2025.08
- Focused on the technical output of IMG's Eredivisie Football and UEFA Champions League Coverage.
- Ensuring the technical output runs smoothly, communicating and supporting the commentator with information throughout the broadcast and making sure editorial standards are met.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham 09/2017 - 08/2020
A-Levels -
Alcester Grammar Sixth Form
Alcester, Warwickshire 09/2015 - 08/2017
GCSEs -
St Benedict's Catholic High School
Alcester, Warwickshire 08/2010 - 08/2015
Skills
- Strong Teamwork
- High Work Ethic
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Industry Experience
- Assertive and able to make decisions under pressure
- Effective Organisation and Planning
- Sourcing Original Stories
- Confident Communicator
- Experienced in Audio Editing and Radio Production Software ie Burli & Adobe Audition
Affiliations
- Watching Live Sport
- Reading
- Travelling
Accomplishments
Named talkSPORT's England Producer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup
Duke of Edinburgh- Bronze and Silver Award
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Audio Editor
Wimbledon Radio Channel
2024.07 - 2025.07
Audio Producer
IMG
2022.09 - 2025.08
Producer
talkSPORT
2020.08 - Current
GCSEs -
St Benedict's Catholic High School
08/2010 - 08/2015
A-Levels -
Alcester Grammar Sixth Form
09/2015 - 08/2017
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
Nottingham Trent University
09/2017 - 08/2020