Alisha Kumar
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Alisha Kumar

Freelance Radio Producer, Journalist and Film ProgrammerDerby, United Kingdom
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Alisha Kumar
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Alisha Kumar

Freelance Radio Producer, Journalist and Film ProgrammerDerby, United Kingdom
Work history
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    Radio Producer - BBC Radio DerbyBBC
    Derby, United KingdomFull Time
    A contracted journalist coordinator with skilled experience in broadcast journalism and radio production. I'm a regular producer for the Daytimes show, responsible for researching and writing scripts for features, booking appropriate guests, monitoring the live broadcast and keeping across current affairs and breaking news. Reporting on local stories, networking with people in the local community, researching stories that are suitable for radio.
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    Broadcast Production Apprentice - BBC Radio DerbyBBC
     - Derby, United KingdomInternship
    Graduated from an 18 month placement at BBC Radio Derby, focusing on radio production and journalism. During this time, I researched, recorded and produced stories, audio packages, social media videos and online articles for a multitude of stories all which made it to broadcast. I have been the sole producer of several programmes across the stations, monitoring live-output, driving the radio desk and setting up topical and entertainment features. On air, I have reported on current affairs, breaking news and am the on-site entertainment correspondent - reacting to award shows, reviewing local theatre, musical festivals, films and tv shows.
Skills
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Film Festivals
  • Film Programming
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Radio Production
  • Live Radio
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Copywriting
Education
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    Level 3 Extended Diploma in Creative Media ProductionBBC
     - Derby, United Kingdom
    Graduated from an 18 month placement at BBC Radio Derby, focusing on radio production and journalism. with a Level 3 Extended Diploma in Content Creation in Media and Radio Production. During this time, I researched, recorded and produced stories, audio packages, social media videos and online articles for a multitude of stories all which made it to broadcast. I have been the sole producer of several programmes across the stations, monitoring live-output, driving the radio desk and setting up topical and entertainment features. On air, I have reported on current affairs, breaking news and am the on-site entertainment correspondent - reacting to award shows, reviewing local theatre, musical festivals, films and tv shows
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    A LevelsLittleover Community School
     - Derby, United Kingdom
    A Level English Literature, English Language