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Jane Nield

Gordon,VIC

Summary

Dynamic and enthusiastic Radio and Podcast Producer passionate about capturing the stories that abound in regional Victoria and sharing them with your ABC Statewide Drive audience. Proven ability to work in a high pressure, tight knit radio team to create unique and compelling cross platform content - with the technical skills to be an asset to that team and step into a variety of roles if required. A contact book brim full of connections ready to source interviews from a hugely diverse pool of people from all walks of life and the life experience to relate to anyone I have the privilege meet in my work life and beyond.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Podcast and Radio Producer

Sports Entertainment Network
07.2017 - Current
  • Produce two weekly podcasts (The Sounding Board and Don't Shoot the Messenger) including co-hosting bonus episode content, booking guests and contributing to episode content
  • Host and produce two bi-monthly podcasts (Home Style with Shaynna Blaze and the Your Home Podcast with O'Brien Real Estate)
  • Drive audience engagement to increase listenership and monthly downloads
  • Co-ordinate with the digital media team to create engaging social media content
  • Manage social media channels to amplify episodes and incorporate audience feedback into shows
  • Develop new podcast concepts and contribute to wider radio programming as part of the Radio Content Leadership Team
  • Produce bespoke podcast series for external clients (eg 2 seasons of Upfront About Breast Cancer - What You Don't Know Until You Do for BCNA)
  • Produce bespoke radio shows when required (eg 2 seasons of The Conversations That Could with Dermott Brereton - a mental health awareness series which aired on SEN nationally)
  • Produced 5 seasons of Great Australian Lives, which was syndicated Statewide and enabled me to develop a comprehensive network of contacts across a broad range of sectors including not-for-profits, business, entertainment industry, publishing, government and Local, State and Federal politics

Radio Producer and Panel Operator

Sports Entertainment Network
03.2014 - 10.2014
  • Produce and panel AFL Nation live football coverage including manage talent at the ground, talkback callers and interviews in a high pressure time critical environment
  • Generate engaging social media content during live sport broadcasts
  • Produce post show podcasts generated from live on-air content

Radio Announcer and Music Director

Grant Broadcasters (now ARN)
09.2007 - 08.2013
  • Hosted and produced various shows on Power FM and 3BA including regular fill in host of Ballarat Today which included interviews with high profile politicians, local business and community identities and daily talk back segments
  • Anchored Emergency Broadcasts on multiple occassions covering Bushfires and Floods and have a comprehensive working knowledge of the requirements of an Official Emergency Broadcaster
  • Responsible for crafting Power FM's playlists and scheduling music logs, liaising with record companies, musicians and local artist to book regular interviews
  • Developed and nurtured community connections and used my on-air profile to support various local causes and events

Education

Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Radio

Swinburne University of Tech
Melbourne, VIC
07.2005

Advanced Diploma - Professional Screenwriting

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2003

Certificate IV - Professional Writing And Editing

RMIT University
Melbourne, VIC
10.2001

Skills

  • Experienced radio and podcast producer with proven ability to create compelling content across various platforms and the proven organisational skills required to deliver in a high pressure, deadline focused environment
  • Skilled audio producer with comprehensive panelling, recording and editing skills able to work quickly and efficiently in a fast paced live studio environment or within a quick turn around podcast schedule
  • Proven ability to communicate effectively and build a fast rapport with a wide range of people within a broadcast context from talk back callers and guests to colleagues and PR contacts
  • Passionate audio storyteller with a firm belief that 'everyone has a story' and the interpersonal skills required to discover that story with anyone I meet and find a way to share it

Timeline

Podcast and Radio Producer

Sports Entertainment Network
07.2017 - Current

Radio Producer and Panel Operator

Sports Entertainment Network
03.2014 - 10.2014

Radio Announcer and Music Director

Grant Broadcasters (now ARN)
09.2007 - 08.2013

Post Graduate Diploma - Professional Radio

Swinburne University of Tech

Advanced Diploma - Professional Screenwriting

RMIT University

Certificate IV - Professional Writing And Editing

RMIT University

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