FIONA HODGE
54A Renmuir Street • London • SW17 9SS
(+44)20 8540 2725 •
(+44)7891 772 229 •
fiona.hodge75 •
www.fionahodge.co.uk •
fiona.hodge@gmail.com
KEY SKILLS
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Web Production & Design: bbc.co.uk/radio4, bbc.co.uk/radio1, Global Radio, Heart FM, XFM, Capital Radio.
Project Management: I have managed full life-cycle projects from scoping to launch on both client and agency side. I
have experience in both waterfall and Agile/SCRUM project management methodologies
Technically savvy: I have a strong technical background with substantial experience using tools including Photoshop,
Homesite, Dreamweaver, Flash, Soundforge, Real Producer Plus and numerous CMS platforms with raw coding and web
design skills
Imagination & creative thinking: I am able to transform original or unusual ideas into practical reality. I am also willing
to explore different ideas, novel approaches and new associations.
Promotional and Marketing: I have extensive media relationships and contacts.
Communication skills: I have the ability to grasp and convey technical issues as well as business requirements.
Managing relationships: I take pride in building and maintaining effective working relationships with a range of people.
Resilience: I have the ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines often during anti-social hours.
Digital Photography: I have extensive experience covering live music, events and celebrity guests.
CAREER HISTORY
BBC Radio 4 Content Producer
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May 2009 - Date
Editorial project lead for the Archers site redevelopment in advance of 60th Anniversary.
Project lead for Radio 4 Extra site development and relaunch.
Responsible for redevelopment of sites for core Radio 4 brands – The Archers, Woman’s Hour, Front Row, Gardeners’
World and You & Yours leading from requirement gathering through to final project delivery.
Work closely with radio production teams to establish workflow to deliver cross-platform content that fits with the on-air
editorial offering.
Deliver projects managing internal BBC resources and external agency work with responsibility to prioritise requirements and
identify workable solutions.
Social Media lead for Radio 4 ensuring programme teams are fully briefed and follow department best practice.
Responsible for resource management of ad hoc and emergent tasks within Radio 4 Interactive
Worked as part of pan-BBC steering group and implemented first iteration of Short Form Audio (chapters).
Haymarket Consumer Media Digital Project Manager
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February 2009 – May 2009
Responsible for the effective project management of digital projects across all of Haymarket Consumer Media’s Consumer
Electronics and Leisure brands, including Stuff and What HiFi? Sound & Vision
Full-lifecycle project management, including management of web design, development, and quality assurance teams using
Agile and SCRUM.
Somethin’ Else
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October 2008 – November 2008
Assisted Head of Production, Vision in the creation of a multi-platform advertorial project. Managed remote team
comprising web designer, software engineer and developer.
Technical Project Manager
Media Span Online Services UK Client Relations Representative
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October 2007 –December 2008
Client facing role translating cutting edge concepts and business requirements into functional specifications to create
innovative interactive products and websites.
Account Managed relationship with over 80 radio stations in the UK on behalf of MediaSpan Online Services, including
Global Radio (GCap Media), Bauer (emap) & the Guardian Media Group.
Oversaw delivery of projects to time and budget across multiple projects with a range of internal and external stakeholders
Provided support for XFM.co.uk & heart.co.uk site re-launches and regionalisation project
Managed integration of 3rd party Music Artist Database within the XFM.co.uk to enhance the brand's position and offering.
Global Radio Platform Development Co-ordinator, Digital Platforms
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November 2006 – October 2007
Scoped projects and managed their delivery liaising with internal stakeholders (design, programming, marketing and technical
teams) and third party suppliers ensuring projects meet time and budget constraints.
Managed the use of external suppliers and ensure that specifications, contracts and agreements are in place.
Managed the day to day running of systems across the web and mobile platforms.
Provided best practice, technical advice and design support for staff that use the various technologies across the platforms.
FIONA HODGE
54A Renmuir Street • London • SW17 9SS
(+44)20 8540 2725 •
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(+44)7891 772 229 •
fiona.hodge75 •
www.fionahodge.co.uk •
fiona.hodge@gmail.com
Projects led included – Heart FM sites redesign and build with newly created CMS, integration of new ad serving & web
analytics technology, upgrade & management of online radio streams.
Capital Radio Interactive Editor
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January 2005 – November 2006
Worked collaboratively with Capital Radio station teams (Programming, Marketing, Charities, and Events) to maximise
promotion of online content and liaised regularly with commercial team to further revenue opportunities and design team to
continually enhance the site.
Responsible for site development to enhance the ability to surface relevant and appropriate content. Led the development of
improved Photo Galleries and Video Player and spearheaded the development of podcast service for the group
Managed web support at events including Capital Award ceremonies, Party in the Park, Live 8 and Brit Awards.
Capital Radio Breakfast Web Editor
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April 2004 – January 2005
Tasked with creating engaging and entertaining copy and features related to the Capital Breakfast Show with Johnny
Vaughan.
Integral member of the on-air production team generating and developing on air initiatives with a remit to increase the
show’s interaction with its audience.
Took the chance to augment my knowledge of radio by often acting as Broadcast Assistant when the opportunity arose
BBC Radio 1 Assistant Content Producer
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January 2004 – April 2004
Responsible for the DJ/Shows area of Radio 1 Online including mini-sites for Chris Moyles, Sara Cox, Radio 1 Events
and Movies.
Worked with on-air production team to create interactactive features and ways of reflecting on-air content online.
Freelance Producer
September 2003 – December 2003
Radio 1 News Online, 1Xtra Online, Radio 1 Online
 Maintained Newsbeat portal on Radio 1 site, assisted Radio 1Xtra Online with content migration to new CMS and
provided holiday cover for Radio 1 Online Production team.
Amp – Music Marketing Digital PR
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April 2003 – September 2003
Responsible for new media marketing campaigns ensuring coverage of artists in the form of reviews, news, competitions
and interviews over a broad spectrum of sites including NME.com, XFM.co.uk, thisislondon.co.uk and bbc.co.uk.
BBC Radio 1 Web Assistant
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April 2002 - April 2003
Created and maintained Alternative section including mini-sites for John Peel, Steve Lamacq, Colin Murray, the Rock
Show and the Lock Up.
Designed and coded pages for launch of mini-sites, encoded audio and video clips for use online.
Member of the interactive teams involved in coverage of Radio 1 Events.
BBC Worldwide : beeb.com Web Editor
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April 2001 - April 2002
Generated content in the form of features, reviews, interviews, holiday guides, product reviews and news stories.
BBC Worldwide : Holiday Website Production Assistant/Researcher
BBC Factual Publicity Publicity Assistant
Virgin Radio Thailand (previously U&I Co) Intern
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May 2000 - April 2001
March 2000 - May 2000
October 1999 – February 2000
Broadcast Assistant for mid-morning show on Smooth 105 FM (10am – 1pm) and Team Assistant to daytime DJs and
Music Programmer.
EDUCATION
1994 - 1998
University of Edinburgh Economics M.A. (Hons) 2:1
 Modules : Mathematics, Statistics, Monetary Economics, Macroeconomics, Microeconomics, Econometrics, Development
Economics & Dissertation (The Economic Development of Thailand)
 Weekend Breakfast Show DJ, Fresh Air FM Committee Member & Founder member of Student Radio News Network
1987 - 1994
St. Leonard’s Mayfield School, East Sussex
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4 A-levels (Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Chemistry, Italian); 1 AS Level; 11 G.C.S.Es