David is a highly experienced broadcaster, manager and trainer. He has been involved in journalism and broadcast production for more than 25 years, mostly with BBC local radio and the BBC World Service. He specialises in delivering development work for business people who have exposure to media such as television and radio.
Previous roles include running journalist training and production departments for BBC World Service. He has also been a presenter of international current affairs magazines. His expertise has taken him all around the world, from Eastern Europe and China to Africa and the Caribbean.
He has also set up distance learning websites and a monthly radio podcast for the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association.
David has a reputation for reliability and sharp strategic thinking and is an excellent communicator. He is an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development, and a member of the Radio Academy.
David's Qualifications
– BA in Linguistics
Workshops
Handling The Media - Learning to cope with Paxman
Being approached by the media can be unnerving. Will your stumbling words just end up on the cutting room floor? Discover how to turn all these problems round, and get your message across.
On Screen And In The Flesh - Making the most of yourself in the media
Isn't it amazing how we form views on people, we have never met, on the radio or television. Learn the skills of successful media presentation, and get your message across at the same time.
Client testimonials:
"We are all most grateful for the work you have done on the course which has been excellent."
Elizabeth Smith OBE, Secretary-General, Commonwealth Broadcasting Association
"I have been extremely impressed by the approach you have taken to the broadcast media training provided to spokespeople at Age Concern England. The preparation was thoughtful and thorough, taking into account and developing the brief I had provided. The feedback from the widely varied group of trainees has been universally excellent and your briefing to me about their strengths and weakness was extremely helpful."
Bendan Paddy, Age Concern England
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