Adam Westbrook

Audio and Radio

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Audio & Radio

I’ve been involved in radio news since 2003, and working professionally since 2006. As well as more than two years working on the frontline of radio news for Bauer Radio, CN Radio and Absolute Radio, I have reported from Iraq and produced a 30 minute documentary on the 2007 floods.

Bulletins

Live breaking news bulletin, Viking FM, 13th August 2009

Creative packages

A selection of creative packages broadcast on Viking FM in 2009

Viking FM Michael Jackson obituary, June 2009:

Live bulletin marking the death of Michael Jackson and getting reaction from listeners

Viking FM budget panel, April 2009

To cover the 2009 budget we brought together a panel of local people to watch it with us.

Reporting from Iraq

On patrol in Basra

The Hull City fans in Iraq

In Baghdad, six years after the invasion began

Documentary

1 x 30 documentary on the 2007 floods, broadcast 102 Touch Radio in July 2008

Part 1:

Part 2:

Radio highlights:

  • Three years experience in commercial and BBC radio newsrooms.
  • I’ve reported from Iraq (2009) and Ghana (2003)
  • A strong reading voice and excellent writing and packaging skills
  • I’ve covered some of the biggest domestic stories of the last 2 years including: 2007 floods, Atherstone fire tragedy, Coventry plane crash, and the Lindsey Oil Refinery strikes
  • A year as Deputy News Editor on student radio, producing daily live bulletins and magazine programmes
  • I’ve interviewed the Home Secretary, premiership footballers & managers, genocide survivors and world record holders.
  • Nominated Radio Journalist of the Year and Newcomer of the Year in the Midlands Media Awards 2008.
  • Silver Award at Student Radio Awards 2006