Jez Russell

I have a deep passion for radio/audio/podcast as a medium for communication, creativity, and story-telling.

My degree is in Digital Media BA(Hons) with a foundation in Radio Production from Falmouth University.

Further to my academic credentials I have gained industry experience with BBC Radio Resources, Whistledown, and Somethin' Else as well as through volunteering with festival RSLs such as Radio WOMAD (BCFM), Radio Bestival (Reprezent Radio), a number of community radio stations; including York Hospital Radio, South Kilburn FM, the Source FM (Falmouth) and most recently as the project coordinator of Two Rivers Radio in York.

I have produced and presented shows/programmes that are music driven, lifestyle & magazine formats as well as news and current affairs. More recently I have also been involved in the production of podcasts.

During the last year I have produced a number of interview style podcasts with people that have lived experience of homelessness, and those that work within York's resettlement pathway. These interviews will be available online in the near future - many if not all of which will be uploaded as audiograms.

For me, I am as comfortable researching stories, angles and booking guests as I am driving a studio, recording out in the field with my Zoom H4N, or editing multi-track audio to broadcast quality in Adobe Audition. I do have some experience in presenting, but I prefer not to be behind the mic, but behind the scenes.

A digital native coming from the older end of the 'Millennial' age-bracket, I have been an early adopter and regular user of social media - starting with MySpace in approx 2004. I now am confident in using and creating media for platforms including Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and others, as well as the analytics tools to measure reach, audience and engagement.