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Here are some of the radio programs and shows I've produced.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I pitched the 'proving the impossible' theme and story items after the latest Mission Impossible film release. I booked and produced an interview on the possibility of time travel with renowned string theorist Brian Greene. I also scripted and presented the fact file skit on the existence of aliens, wrote the script, and lead edited the programme.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I pitched, booked, produced, and edited the programme on breaking science news. We covered the detection of the companion star to Betelgeuse, solving a long-awaited astronomical mystery with renowned astronomer Andrea Dupree and Steve Howell of NASA. We also learned how researchers are using gene editing to create tiny changes to mosquito genomes to reflect naturally-occurring mutations that can prevent the transmission of the malaria parasite. We also learned how the bacteria of our colon may have a direct influence on our behaviour.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I developed the stories, scripted and recorded the fact file skit, booked and briefed multiple scientific experts around the world, from Berlin to LA, ran the studio recording, wrote and adjusted scripts, edited the programme to time, and ensured editorial compliance.
As a Producer for this episode, I pitched the episode theme of shark awareness day, and I booked and produced the interview with music psychologist Bob Duke on how the Jaws theme causes emotional tension. I also wrote, presented, and edited the fact file skit on surviving a shark attack, and I edited part of the programme.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I developed the stories, scripted and recorded the fact file skit, booked and briefed multiple scientific experts around the world, from Norway to Texas, ran the studio recording, wrote and adjusted scripts, edited the programme to time, and ensured editorial compliance.
As a freelance journalist for OS for the BBC World Service, I've pitched stories and sourced and edited voice notes on extremely tight deadlines from local witness from all over the world. I sourced clips from Mexican businesses on US tariffs and comments on Beyonce's historic grammy wins, among others.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the 'Ask the Unexpected' on microwaving metals and wrote and voiced the trivia quiz segments. I also edited part of the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced and voiced the quiz segments, drafted script, and edited part of the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the 'Ask the Unexpected' answer on measuring distance from lightning, scripted the panelist stories, and edited part of the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I pitched, wrote, recorded, and edited the fact file skit about the origins of rattlesnake oils as a term for fraudulent health products, and I helped edit the rest of the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I scripted, recorded, and edited the fact file skit on imaginary numbers and helped edit the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the item on the genetics of human tail loss, editing clips of geneticist Bo Xia and sourcing contributor evolutionary biologist Tom Stubbs.
As an Assistant Producer for this episode, I sourced and ran the research call and interview with Peruvian health journalist Fabiola Torres and edited the item on using hydroxyurea for sickle cell disease.
As a Researcher for this episode, I produced the item on the impact of mining on gorillas with Jessi Junker.
As a Researcher for this episode, I produced the interview with Chris Thorogood, conducted a simul-rec with Chris Berry, and assisted with the location recording and interview coordination for the slugs package.
As a Researcher for this episode, I produced the item on the occupational hazards of skin cancer with Frank Pega.
As a Researcher in this episode, I prepared a brief for the surgeon's cookbook item and edited the hypochondria paradox item.
I researched, scripted, and contributed to this episode of Unexpected Elements as part of a work placement.
As a freelance broadcast journalist for NewsHour, the BBC World Service primetime news programme, I've pitched stories and booked guests, and written briefs for the programme, including covering the last-minute emergency filing of the US Supreme Court halting the deportations of Venezuelans to El Salvador
As a freelance journalist for Newsday, the BBC World Service 3-hour breakfast programme, I regularly pitch stories, book expert guests and local witness to talk about the biggest news stories of the day, and prepare briefs for the presenters to use during the live recording. I've covered the siege of Goma in the DRC, the war in Gaza, the earthquake in Myanmar, the US tariffs and trade war, the breakthrough of DeepSeek AI, and the Afghan refugee crisis in Pakistan, as a few examples.
As a Co-Producer for this episode of CrowdScience, I helped script and produce the links and edited the programme, including laying beds and sound design.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I pitched, booked, produced, and edited the programme on breaking science news. We covered the biggest black hole merger ever observed, the impact of lifestyle on humans' risk of infectious disease, how prior climate modelling requires an updated approach on tracking nitrogen fixation, and testing the intelligence of artificial intelligence.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I pitched the diffusion theme and items, including a story on the health impacts of home aroma diffusers and candles and the psychology of conflict defusion. I also produced the Ask the Unexpected item on the chemistry of cooked broccoli, scripted and presented the fact file skit on hair diffusers, wrote the script, and lead edited the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the two-part 'Ask the Unexpected' on the existence of bookworms and whether humans could eat books to survive. I also wrote and voiced the trivia quiz segment, and I edited part of the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I scripted and edited the fact file skit and introductory montage, scripted panelist items, and edited part of the programe.
As Lead Producer for this episode, I pitched, booked, produced, and edited the programme on breaking science news. We covered how the European Space Agency plans to use satellites to track weakening ocean circulation systems by measuring gravity, what ancient fossilized proteins from the Arctic can tell us about species from 20 million years ago, and an update on research from a massive crater in north-western Australia.
As a Producer for this episode, I pitched the superhero theme and items, including a story on spider silk fluids like Spider-Man, wrote the script, and helped edit the programme.
As a Producer for this gladiator-themed episode, I helped pitch some of the stories, produced the Ask the Unexpected item, and helped edit the programme.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the item on mining helium from the moon with Sara Russell.
As a Producer for this episode, I produced the item on the price of lab monkeys with Eleanor Olcott.
As a Researcher for this episode, I sourced, conducted briefing calls, and booked expert contributors on insect-bourne diseases for a live panel recording in Malawi. I also helped source questions and listener recordings for the programme.
As an Assistant Producer for this episode, I produced the review of Nobel Laureate Katalin Kariko's memoir with physicist Jess Wade and edited clips for the solar geoengineering item.
As a Researcher for this episode, I produced and edited the item on eminent female scientists advising future generations for the International Day of Women and Girls in Science.
As an Assistant Producer for this episode, I produced the segment with noma epidemiologist Dr Elise Farley.
I researched, scripted, and contributed to this episode of Unexpected Elements as part of a work placement.