NEIL FRANCIS

HIGH PROFILE RADIO PRESENTER, BROADCAST JOURNALIST, RADIO MEDIA LECTURER & INTERVIEWER

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As a celebrated Radio Presenter and Voice-Over artist who has worked for many stations (National and Local) including some of the best in the industries over the past 20 years, I take pride in my radio success and natural ability to generate creative ideas and organise projects. With a rich combination of television and radio experience which includes digital production, Studio and Live Broadcast and commercial voice-overs, I have earned a reputation amongst management, peers, viewers and listeners as someone who introduces fresh dynamics into broadcasts and remains in-tune with public need. Below are some of my career achievements:
 
  • Came 4th in the New York World Radio Awards.
  • Presented a live show & on-air marriage from Gibraltar.
  • Reported for 2 years successively from the Hollywood Oscars.
  • Presented on stage at the Princes Trust” Party in the Park” in front of Charles.
  • World exclusive face to face interview with actor  Al Pacino
  • Presented live from Hong Kong
  • Organised, booked & planned the first 40,000 “Party in the Dark” event in Kent.

SKILLS & COMPETENCY

  • Media & Public Relations
  • Corporate Branding & Communications Management
  • Radio and TV Broadcasting
  • On Air Programme Budgeting & Planning
  • Copy & Press Release Writing & Analysis
  • Live and Pre-recorded Interviewing
  • Develop relationships with national and regional media
  • Production Management                   
  • Live TV and Radio Presenting
  • Knowledge of National Politics
  • Delivering  media interviews & how to communicate in a crisis
  • Research and write briefing materials
  • Plan and oversee press events
  • Amazon Audible Books Narrator
Freelance Presenter                                                                                      2016 – Present
Solar Radio & Nation Radio UK 
Every Wednesday 3pm - 6pm playing Classic & 21st Century Soul
  • Produce and host powerful radio broadcasts, increasing media ratings and global market growth                                                                                          
Freelance Presenter/Journalist                                                                   2016 – 2020
BBC Radio Kent 
  • Conduct thorough research, interviews, and write press reports for the program.
  • Create segment sheets and organise each show.
  • Upload new music into the database, select music to be played and operate soundboard.
  • Create the show's weekly themes.
 
​Freelance Presenter                                                                                                    2013
GOLD Network
  • Organised weekend Shows and Breakfast cover for Gold
  • Reviewed show content and introduced viewer interaction and topical discussions.
 
Radio Presenter                                                                                                     2002 – 2010
Virgin Radio (Now called Absolute Radio)
  • Presented the 1pm - 4pm show for five years with the highest share achieved at 5.2%. 
 
Radio Presenter/Celebrity Journalist                                                              2000 – 2002
95.8 Capital  FM
  • Presenter on London’s Flagship evening show – Mixture of celebrity guests, phone- in and music. 
  • 1st year audience share rise of 60% from 5 to 8.2 shares.
 
Radio Presenter                                                                                                       1992 – 1999
Invicta FM
  • Pioneered the new "Morning Zoo" breakfast Show format for Kent.  
  • Increased RAJAR figures 6 times between 1995 – 1999.
  • Moved programme from 3rd to 1st in 3 years.
  • Achieved a 14% to 24% increase in share.
  • Radio Academy said: "The most innovative show outside London".