Month: November 2024

The ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 under 30 list has been announced in full for 2024.

Each year the list features the 30 people under the age of 30 who have shown exceptional tenacity, talent and a proven trajectory in radio and audio, according to the Radio Academy.
It includes content creators, news editors, presenters, producers, production managers and more, from independent freelancers to those who work at major broadcast and podcast platforms.
Stars who have featured on the list in previous years at an early stage in their career and gone on to global success include TV presenter Ben Sheppard, Head BBC Asian Network Ahmed Hussain and presenter Emma-Louise Amanshia, who this year presented at the Radio Academy Festival.
Aradhna Tayal Leach, Managing Director, The Radio Academy said: “I am delighted to announce The ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 list, one of the most prestigious and competitive accolades in our sector.
“Since its launch in 2011, being included in the ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 list has become established as one of the great honours of a young audio professional’s career, with many of our alumni going on to senior leadership roles in the industry.
“The 2024 list features many unsung stars of radio and audio who show huge passion and skill, as well as dedication to our listeners, and to our own audio community. Congratulations to all thirty on this significant achievement and I hope your accolade inspires you to continue in your professional development in our great industry.”
Chairing the 30 Under 30 Judging Committee, Jimmy Buckland, Director of Strategy at News Broadcasting, said: “As a member of the first 30 Under 30 class in 2011, it’s a special honour to now help lead the judging committee. It has been incredibly inspiring to read through the brilliant and varied applications we received this year.
“The thirty young people who have made the 2024 list exemplify the very best of our industry. Their talent and achievements demonstrate that the future of audio is in safe hands.”
Anthony Gay, Managing Director of ReelWorld, 30 Under 30 sponsor said: “The ReelWorld Radio Academy 30 Under 30 remains a highlight of our year. The entire team at ReelWorld is passionate about the power of sound and this initiative is an inspiring glimpse into the future and a reminder why we love this industry.
“Those who have made the final 30 are truly at the forefront of the industry, taking radio and audio in new and exciting directions. Congratulations to the class of 2024.”
Here’s the list in full:

Alan Zycinski: LBC’s Scotland Correspondent, LBC, Global
Amber Miller: Studio and Production Manager, Content Is Queen
Angelina Kelly: Social Media Producer and Reporter, talkSPORT
Ben Relf: Senior Project Engineer, Independent Project Engineering Ltd. (IPE)
Beth Tebboth: Senior Broadcast Licensing Executive, Ofcom
Callum McQuade: Senior Reporter, Clyde 1
Edd Norton: Systems Project Engineer, News Broadcasting
Ellie Clifford: Head of Content, Persephonica
Ellie Colton: Breakfast Presenter, BBC Radio Sheffield
Evangeline Robinson: Senior Marketing Manager, Listen
Ffion Clarke: Producer, Freelance
Harriet Pullen: Senior Content Producer, BBC Radio Nottingham
Henry Riley: Reporter and Presenter, LBC Radio
Jade Pearson: Producer, KISS FM
Jamie Glover: Content Producer for The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show, BBC Radio 2, S:E Creative Studio
Jasmine Hill: Producer, Listen for BBC Radio 1
Joseph Zubier: Producer, BBC Radio 3
Laura Bailey: Radio Producer, BBC Radio 1Xtra
Laura O’Connor: Commercial Programming Manager, Bauer Media UK
Lewis Ness: Head of Production, Heartland FM
Lillie-Mae Stubbs: Producer, Audio Always
Lucy Bacon: Morning Editor and Senior Producer of Nick Ferrari at Breakfast, LBC, Global
Matt Podd: Producer, Wisebuddah
Millie Chu: Producer, Mindhouse Productions
Nicole Williams: Breakfast Producer, Hits Radio, Bauer Media
Olivia Cope: Podcast Producer, Listen
Olivia Melkonian: Editorial Manager, BBC
Shreni Yajnik: Radio Producer, Listen
Sophie Penney: Podcast Producer, The Sports Agents, Global
Zoe Head-Thomas: Multimedia News and Sports Reporter, Greatest Hits Radio Bucks Beds and Herts – Bauer Media UK

Congratulations to everyone who made the list from RadioToday!

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