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    Paul Waters

    Paul Waters

    Journalist, Writer, Broadcaster, Social Media Consultant, PR Executive, Pod...

    London, United Kingdom

    Sony award winning creative writer, radio, TV and multimedia producer, experienced at running interactive live shows with celebrities, live studio audiences, phone callers, texters,...Read moreSony award winning creative writer, radio, TV and multimedia producer, experienced at running interactive live shows with celebrities, live studio audiences, phone callers, texters, tweeters, emailers, facebookers and other social media users.
    Also - promoter and publicity specialist - particularly books. Speechwriter. Trainer. Event host.

    You can look me up on LinkedIn & IMDB.

    * Winner of the Most Innovative Programme Award at the 2010 Audio & Music Awards, for developing the Richard Bacon Special Half Hour feature. BBC Sony Gold winning producer. Highly commended by the Mental Health Broadcasting Awards and the One World Broadcasting Trust.
    * BBC Radio 4 Pick of the Year for "Letters from the Street" (a series on homelessness), and Radio Ulster for "Rastafarians in Jamaica".
    * Organiser of outside broadcasts from Cuba, United States, Ireland, the UK and a series from South Africa – including an Alternative G8 Summit from Umlazi township in KwaZulu Natal.

    Daily TV Producer for the Wright Stuff interactive celebrity phone-in news chat show on Channel Five.

    Consultant for independent production companies (Somethin’Else, All Out Productions, Sound Delivery, SidLee) and charities (New Hope Trust, Sickle Cell Trust, World Vision).

    Author.

    Richard Bacon Show output editor and producer. Led team of 8. Produced daily live 3 hour show based on audience interaction, studio discussion and celebrity guests. Developed this on a multi-platform basis – radio, streaming video, Twitter, Facebook, Xtranormal, Youtube and live TV linkups. Took the show on the road to live audiences, including the Edinburgh Festival, where Richard made his stand-up comedy debut on air.

    Previously:
    * BBC TV reporter and producer in Belfast.
    * News and current affairs radio reporter, producer and editor at Radio Ulster, Radio 5 Live and BBC World Service.
    * Ran the World Service on air live show during the 9/11 attacks.
    * Produced Magenta Devine investigations.
    * Produced live interactive phone-in radio shows with Nicky Campbell, Richard Bacon, Anita Anand, Matthew Bannister, Richard Madeley, Kaye Adams and others.
    * Produced BBC outside radio broadcasts in the UK and overseas, for the US presidential elections, David Beckham’s move to LA Galaxy, AIDS and World Cup preparations in South Africa, the British and Irish Lions Rugby Tour, an Alternative G8 Summit in a South African township, and the first live shows from Cuba since the revolution.

    Producer and presenter of weekly podcast on life in the UK for German company PONS media in Stuttgart.

    Newspaper reporter for the daily and weekly newspapers in the UK.

    Freelance reporter from Zimbabwe, Poland, Ireland, Romania, South Africa and Switzerland.

    Systems designer and computer programmer.

    English language teacher in Poland, Seafood chef in the USA, bank cashier, taxi driver.

    On the side:
    * Created and ran an ethnic minority work placement scheme for the BBC with Thames Valley and Westminster universities.
    * Mentor for the BBC’s School Report scheme.
    * Judge for the Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge for school children.
    * Ran the BBC Belfast Y-zone initiative for young people in radio.
    * Youth leader with Peace People organisation in Northern Ireland for cross-community activities.

    Education:
    * Media Training: Hostile environments, riots/public order, digital editing, satellite broadcasting, field producing, working with children, law, various audio and picture editing and others.
    * BBC Regional Journalist Scheme
    * Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff, University of Wales.
    * Combined Hons BA, History and African and Caribbean Studies (2.1), University of Kent – studied African and Caribbean history, literature, economics and politics.

    Area Covered: Journalist, Writer, Broadcaster, Social Media Consultant, PR Executive, Podcaster, Producer, Blogger
    Work Experience Summary: * TV Producer for the Wright Stuff interactive celebrity phone-in news chat show on Channel Five.
    * Consultant for independent production companies (Somethin’Else, All Out Productions, Sound Delivery, SidLee) and charities (New Hope Trust, Sickle Cell Trust).
    * Radio producer - BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC World Service, BBC Radio Ulster, BBC Radio Wiltshire.
    * Live event organiser - comedy shows, Alternative G8 Summit in South Africa.
    * Outside broadcast & field producer.
    * Celebrity & political guest booker.
    * Social media and multi-platform producer - radio, streaming video, Twitter, Facebook, Xtranormal, Youtube and live TV linkups.
    * TV & radio reporter.
    * Podcaster - for PONS media in Stuttgart.
    * UK Regional newspaper reporter.
    * Overseas freelance reporter - Zimbabwe, South Africa, Poland, Ireland, Romania & Switzerland.
    * Systems designer and computer programmer in Dublin.
    * English language teacher in Kielce, Poland.
    * Seafood chef, Long Island, USA.
    * Created and ran an ethnic minority work placement scheme for the BBC for university students.
    * Mentor for BBC School Report scheme.
    * Judge for Jack Petchey Speak Out challenge for school children.
    * Ran BBC Belfast Y-zone initiative for young people in radio.
    * Youth leader for Peace People in Northern Ireland.
    Education Summary: * Media Training: Hostile environments, riots/public order, digital editing, satellite broadcasting, field producing, working with children, law, various audio and picture editing and others.
    * BBC Regional Journalist Scheme
    * Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, Centre for Journalism Studies, Cardiff, University of Wales.
    * Combined Hons BA, History and African and Caribbean Studies (2.1), University of Kent – studied African and Caribbean history, literature, economics and politics.
    * 6 A-levels, 10 O-Levels, 1 A-O Level - English, History, Sciences, Maths, Social Science, Religion.

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    • Richardby Richard I.
    • Posted: 7 Dec 2011
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    • 22 Dec 2011 Richard I.
      Richard I.
      London, GB

      Nice to work with and very experienced in his field.

    PR campaign for book promotion
    • Emekaby Emeka E.
    • Posted: 21 Jun 2011
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    • 11 Aug 2011 Emeka E.
      Emeka E.
      London, GB

      Great communication, passionate and truly involved in the work that needs to be done, Highly recommend.

    Another talented topical freelance blogger required for the PPH blog
    • Martinby Martin C.
    • Posted: 27 Jul 2011
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    • 08 Sep 2011 Martin C.
      Martin C.
      London, GB

      Paul is a great freelancer to work with: talented, funny and an original writer.

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      Martin C.
      London, GB

      Paul is an amazing blogger!

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    • Posted: 4 Jun 2011
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      Philip S.
      City of Westminster, GB

      Paul communicates well, completed our job very promptly in a professional matter and exceeded our expectations, going beyond what was expected. Very impressed.

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