Exec
Station Manager
Assistant Manager
Programme Controller
Head of Production
Head of Standards/Development
Head of Music/OB
Head of Sponsorship/Advertising
Head of Marketing/Publicity
News and Sport Editor
Head of Technical Services

Exec and Officers

Purple Radio is entirely student-run, primarily by the Exec and Officers!

The Exec are members of the station with important roles, whether it is keeping the playlist fresh, maintaining systems or managing the station as a whole. At the end of Epiphany Term, applications are accepted for each position, and the previous Exec choose the new Exec who will take over in Easter Term.

All Exec members will happily answer any questions with regards to the station, or direct you to the relevant person if they don't know the answer. See below for e-mail addresses so you can get in touch!

Present Exec

Station Manager - Alexandra Bottomer

station.manager@purpleradio.co.uk

The Station Manager, oddly enough, manages the station. This involves choosing the rest of the Exec at the start of the year, as well as directing them throughout the year (although each Exec member undertakes the majority of the work in their position). The manager implements his or her programme throughout the year, working together with the rest of the Exec to ensure the efficient running of the station.

The Station Manager is responsible for the station as a whole and hence deals with external issues such as regulation, licensing and finance, as well as being the overall face and main contact point for the station.

Assistant Manager - Kirsty Paine

assistant.manager@purpleradio.co.uk

The Assistant Manager acts as treasurer and secretary for the station, undertaking some financial duties as well as producing minutes for each exec meeting. As well as this, they help out with the general running of the station, together with the manager.

Programme Controller - Duncan Wilson

programming@purpleradio.co.uk

The Programme Controller is in charge of setting up the schedule, as well as making sure everyone sticks to it. They also ensure the quality of the broadcast is acceptable by monitoring shows, together with the Monitoring Team.

The Head of Programming and Scheduling also acts as a go-to person for members of Purple Radio: if you have any general queries about the station, this is the person to go to!

Head of Production - Mark Heads

production@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Production ensures everything on air sounds as professional as possible. The Head of Production works with all shows to ensure consistent output across the station. They also help show presenters with creating adverts, sweepers and features and work alongside them to help enhance their broadcast skills. Alongside this, the Head of Production is responsible for the creation of show and company adverts, sweepers, podcasts, jingles, and beds.

As well as being a traditional producer and content creator the Head of Production also works with the rest of the exec to ensure consistent brand identity.

Head of Broadcasting Standards and Development - Emily Holmes

training@purpleradio.co.uk or monitoring@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Broadcasting Standards and Devlopment is responsible for training all new members to use the equipment. They also assist current members, dealing with any problems they may have on the equipment and keeping people up to date with new developments. They are responsible for the state of the equipment and must liaise with members to make sure everyone knows what they are doing and what standards they must uphold.

As Head of Broadcasting Standards, they also lead a Monitoring Team whose job it is to listen to and record station output to track the quality of shows, offer improvements and praise members in their shows.

Head of Music and Outside Broadcasting - Matt Hill

music@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Music is responsible for all things musical for the station. With the aid of the Music Team, the Head of Music must sift through the masses of music sent to Purple Radio and pick out the best to put on the playlist for the station each week, as well as making sure it is being played by shows during the day. Also, they organise gig reviews, interviews and even live sessions for themself and the Music Team.

Head of Sponsorship and Advertising - Jessica Waite

sponsorship@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Sponsorship and Advertising has the task of making connections with businesses and organisations. They are in charge of organising events and gigs, as well as making use of anything they can get their hands on to promote the station and the sponsors.

Head of Marketing and Publicity - Sam Bason

marketing@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Marketing and Publicity is entrusted with raising the profile of the station, working closely with the Head of Sponsorship to organise events, posters and other publicity to make sure everyone knows what is going on with the station. They are also in charge of promoting Purple Radio as a brand, and making sure as many people as possible are aware of what we do!

News and Sport Editor - Emma Francombe

news@purpleradio.co.uk

The News and Sport Editor at Purple Radio is responsible for all news output during the broadcast day. As Head of News, they are also the manager of the News Team, delegating out slots for the station’s twice-daily bulletins and also leading the news team in writing, editing and broadcasting the Purple News Show.

Head of Technical Services - Tom Murton

tech@purpleradio.co.uk

The Head of Technical Services manages all things technical at Purple Radio (as you might expect); if there is ever an issue with the computers, website or studio, you can expect them to be round the corner, ready to fix it. The Head of Technical Services also works with the Tech Team to provide new gadgets and gizmos to make the station look and sound better.

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