1. Jon Cassidy
Radio, Podcasts, Student
joncassidy@hotmail.co.uk
Summary
A love of sound and storytelling, A need to be proactive, A want to challenge perceptions and a keen eye for
control and risk management. Always up for a challenge whether big or small and never shy away from
voluntary work.
I am a radio producer/Presenter and an eternal student of all things media. With experience in programme
making on all levels from writing, Editing, Producing, Presenting and Marketing.
My experience includes working on various radio stations, writing and producing adverts, running for media
events and creating Podcasts.
I am currently in University studying radio at University of the West of Scotland - Ayr campus, This course is
very suited to me as it is hands on in creating lots of different programming.
I do voluntary work for Youth Football Scotland editing and creating weekly Podcast and radio content and
work within my local community aiming to help make my hometown a better place for everyone.
I enjoy the dynamics of teamwork, In the success of creativity and the delegation of tasks. I'm always proud to
share responsibility with colleagues.
I have successfully led and worked on various different media projects, Making and editing radio, filming TV
shows and showreels as well as creating my own short film. Although these different projects have thrown up
varying challenges with different degrees of difficulty, I enjoy being under pressure as I love working hard to a
deadline and feel indebted to create the best quality content.
Experience
Radio Producer/Presenter and Podcast maker at Jon Cassidy's Radio Blog
November 2010 - Present (2 years 11 months)
I'm making my way in media, I create diverse radio shows and podcasts.
Outdoor Sales Team at Weatherseal
September 2009 - September 2010 (1 year 1 month)
Being allocated an area and going round every door notifying residents we were working in the area and
creating possible sales leads.
Sales Advisor at Home Retail Group PLC
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2. October 2008 - December 2008 (3 months)
Temporary job dealing with customers ordering Christmas presents from Argos, I also had to upsell their
store and credit cards.
Sales Advisor at Sky
January 2008 - September 2008 (9 months)
I would take inbound calls from new customers looking to get Sky Television for the first time and outbound
calls to notify Sky TV customers of our broadband and telephone deals.
Telesales Agent at Weatherseal
June 2007 - January 2008 (8 months)
Contact prospective customers to notify them of Special offers the company were running in their area.
Volunteer Experience
Liaison, Charity collector and Raffle ticket salesman at Frends of Spiers
June 2013 - Present (4 months)
Friends of Spiers aim to create a beautiful landscape in aide of restoring the old grounds of Spiers school and
to have a major community event every quarter to raise awareness of Friends of Spiers and to raise money for
future projects.
Podcast and radio show editor at Youth Football Scotland
June 2013 - Present (4 months)
To edit and create weekly results shows and podcasts that air on local radio and are available on
http://www.youthfootballscotland.co.uk/. My role is also t work on Outdoor Broadcasts throughout the
season.
Projects
Jon Cassidy Interviews
October 2010 to Present
Members:Jon Cassidy
Jon Cassidy Interviews is a loose interview based Podcast where I interview some interesting musicians from
around the world.
RNR Radio Shows
September 2010 to June 2012
Members:Jon Cassidy
Radio shows for my former college radio station. I was part of two shows, I Co Presented a magazine show
and made a music show on my own.
UWS Radio Shows
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3. September 2012 to Present
Members:Jon Cassidy, David Murphy
Radio shows from my university radio station. These shows are aimed at playing new and chart music and
having fun along the way.
Skills & Expertise
Interviews
Radio Broadcasting
Radio Producing
Podcasting
Television Studio Production
Studio Managers
Education
University of the west of Scotland
Broadcast Production, 2012 - 2015
Reid Kerr College
HNC, Radio, 2010 - 2012
Activities and Societies: radio production, radio presenting,
Interests
Music, Radio Presenting, Radio Production, Video Blogging
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4. Jon Cassidy
Radio, Podcasts, Student
joncassidy@hotmail.co.uk
Contact Jon on LinkedIn
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