This document contains a summary of Richard Wilkinson's career experience in radio broadcasting. It lists his address, contact information, date of birth, and provides a brief self-description. It then outlines his 20+ years of experience in radio programming and management across the UK and Australia, including positions as Programme Director for various stations. It also lists his roles consulting for radio stations in Malaysia. The document highlights his achievements in relaunching and launching various radio stations and provides a summary of his skills and qualifications.

1. Address
26 Inverleith Terrace
Edinburgh EH3 5NU
Scotland, UK
Mobile
+44 7770 544035
Email
richard@richmediaglobal.com
Date of Birth
17th May 1974
An internationally experienced radio executive of 20 years, with a
passion for everything that bursts through the speakers
A self motivated, loyal, industrious individual continually seeking the
right balance between good work and good fun !
Richard
Jonathan
Wilkinson
Personal Profile
• A demonstrable ability to
communicate and develop
relationships with a wide range
of people.
• The capacity to work within
budgets and account for
expenditure.
• The ability to adapt and
respond to challenges and
changes in circumstances.
• An exceptional overview of
popular culture and current
affairs.
• Vast knowledge of research
systems, including online data
analysis, music call out, focus
groups and Auditorium Music
Tests.
• An ability to create and
develop ideas and information.
• Advanced computer skills and
experience of IT, ‘playout’ and
music scheduling systems.
• The capability to plan, organise
and manage administration
effectively and work to tight
deadlines.
• The motivational skills to ‘get
the job done’, either as part of a
team or an individual.
• An awareness and forward
thinking overview of radio’s
digital and online future.
• A proven record of successfully
integrating Programming, Sales
and Marketing to deliver success.
Employment History Key Achievements
• Relaunched Virgin Radio UK
• Launched Virgin Radio Lebanon
• Programme Director for Nova
93.7 Perth, Australia.
• Radio Consultant for Star Rfm
radio stations in Malaysia
delivering Suria FM and Red
FM their highest ever ratings.
• Programme Controller, Ocean
FM – taking it from #3 to #1
station in its TSA.
• Radio Consultant for Fly FM in
Malaysia, taking it from launch
to #2 English station in a less
than 12 months.
• Programme Controller at Beat
106 to cover maternity leave.
• Started work as a Radio
Consultant for Virgin Radio
International in October 2002.
Including Group Programme
Director of Virgin Hitz (#1), Virgin
Soft #2), Virgin Smooth & Eazy
FM (Thailand)
• Joined Radio Forth as Head of
Programming in August 2001.
• Joined Beat 106 and helped
create one of the biggest
UK regional radio launches ever
in September 1999.
• Joined BBC Radio 1 in October
1997.
Email richard@richmediaglobal.com Mobile +44 7770 544035Page One
Key Skills
Nationality
British
Marital Status
Single
LinkedIn
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/mrrwilkinson

2. Employment History
Virgin Radio International
Republic Communications Ltd,
Fox Studios Australia,
Driver Avenue Moore Park,
Australia NSW 2021
Content Director, Launch Director
Consultant
Company Position
Current
Nova 937
Level 1, 464 Hay Street
Subiaco, Perth
Australia WA 6008
Programme DirectorAugust 2011 – November 2011
Republic Communications Ltd,
Fox Studios Australia,
Driver Avenue Moore Park,
Australia NSW 2021
Programme DirectorSeptember 2008 – July 2011
GCap Media plc, Ocean FM,
Radio House, Whittle Avenue,
Segensworth West, Fareham
PO15 5SH
Programme ControllerMarch 2007 – August 2008
BBC 6 Music,
BBC Western House,
Portland Place, London
W1A 1AA
Freelance ProducerJanuary 2007 – April 2007
Republic Communications Ltd,
Fox Studios Australia,
Driver Avenue Moore Park,
Australia NSW 2021
Programme DirectorJanuary 2006 – December 2006
GCap Media, Beat 106, Unit 1a,
Four Winds Pavilion,
Pacific Quay, Glasgow, G51 1EB
Programme Controller
(Maternity Leave)
January 2005 – October 2005
Republic Communications Ltd,
Fox Studios Australia,
Driver Avenue Moore Park,
Australia NSW 2021
Programme DirectorOctober 2002 – December 2004
Scottish Radio Holdings, Radio
Forth, Forth House,
Forth Street, Edinburgh EH1 3LE
Head of Programming, Forth OneAugust 2001 – July 2002
Beat 106, 4 Winds Pavilion,
Pacific Quay Glasgow, G51 1EB
Head of Music & Specialist
Programmes / Presenter
September 1999 – January 2001
BBC Radio 1, Great Portland
Street, London, W1N 6AJ
Broadcast Assistant / ProducerOctober 1997 – September 1999
Email richardwilkinson@gmail.com Mobile +44 7770 544035Page Two