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Christian Jones

Christian Jones

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Journalist at Manx Radio.

  • Education

    • Sherborne School

      2013 - 2015
      9 IGCSE's & 3 A Levels

      Music Scholar at Sherborne School.

    • City, University of London

      2019 - 2020
      Master of Arts - MA Broadcast Journalism Merit

      As part of this Master's degree:- Pitching, researching, producing and reporting stories for weekly simulated news broadcast.- Strong proficiency in broadcast production, audio editing and package creation for TV and radio using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Burli.- Copy writing.- Data Journalism and Social & Digital Journalism.- Produced a ten minute radio documentary: 'How is Covid-19 affecting the independent music industry?' which received positive feedback from… Show more As part of this Master's degree:- Pitching, researching, producing and reporting stories for weekly simulated news broadcast.- Strong proficiency in broadcast production, audio editing and package creation for TV and radio using Adobe Audition, Premiere Pro and Burli.- Copy writing.- Data Journalism and Social & Digital Journalism.- Produced a ten minute radio documentary: 'How is Covid-19 affecting the independent music industry?' which received positive feedback from editors at major broadcasters (BBC). Show less

    • Point Blank Music School

      2017 - 2018
      BA (Hons) Music Production & Sound Engineering Music Production 2.1

      This degree provides me with the in-depth understanding of music creation and production techniques including live sound engineering, electronic music creation using a full range of industry tools including Pro Tools, Logic, Maschine, studio set-up and live recording, composing for film, TV and games, as well as song writing and performance whilst maintaining a solid grasp of music industry operations. Degree accredited by Middlesex University.

    • Point Blank Music School

      2019 - 2019
      DipHE Radio Broadcasting

  • Experience

    • Abbey104

      Jan 2014 - Oct 2016
      Radio Producer

      Voluntary presenter & producer at community radio station in Sherborne/Yeovil. Involves working under pressure, talking to a varied audience.

    • Yewstock School

      Nov 2015 - Dec 2017
      Pool Manager

      Yewstock School is a community school for children with profound or complex learning disabilities. I was responsible for managing the pool as well as supporting the children in their daily routine, which required exceptional amounts of patience, understanding and a resilience to pupils’ often unpredictable actions.

    • Ninety9Lives

      Jan 2018 - Dec 2018
      A&R

      A&R for the record label. Involved co-ordinating releases, scouting new artists, dealing with contracts, organising ISRC codes and release information into spreadsheets and organising the label's radio playlist as well as maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the music industry and royalty collection societies (PRS/PPL/ASCAP).

    • Freelance

      May 2018 - Feb 2020
      Music Producer

      Freelance music producer working with various labels and artists in a range of genres. Primarily using Logic Pro X and Pro Tools with outboard hardware and large scale mixing consoles (Audient & SSL Duality Delta).

    • BBC

      Nov 2019 - Nov 2019
      Production Assistant

      Assistant for BBC Children in Need 2019.

    • Purple Dinosaur Music

      Apr 2020 - now
      Head of Music

      During the Covid-19 lockdowns, I have created a record label for content creators. This label signs and releases music safe for YouTubers/live streamers to use without receiving copyright strikes. This role involves talent scouting, playlist creation, music journalism, artist interviews, playlist curation, social media management, coordinating release schedules, as well as maintaining an in-depth knowledge of the music industry inner workings.

    • AIR 107.2

      Jun 2020 - Oct 2021
      News Editor

      Voluntary News Editor of independent local radio station. Newsgathering, package creation, local bulletins, digital content production and sub-editing, managing a small team of trainee journalists and digital producers. Ensuring all news based content published and broadcast complies with the Editors Code, legal requirements and OfCom.

    • Office for National Statistics

      Apr 2021 - Jun 2021
      CCS Interviewer

    • Global

      Jun 2021 - Jun 2021
      Work Placement

      Work placement at LBC News. Tasked with booking guests for various news heavy programmes, conducting interviews (recording and editing package material), writing cues and inlines for pre-recorded segments to be broadcast on the breakfast show.

    • Manx Radio

      Oct 2021 - now
      Multimedia Journalist / Producer

      Multimedia journalist for the Isle of Man's public service broadcaster.

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Apple Certified Trainer: Logic Pro X

      Apple

    • Pro Tools 101

      Avid
      Jun 2018

    • Grade 8 Piano

      ABRSM
      Mar 2005