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Simon Cousins Media LtdDirector
May. 2018Isle of Skye, Scotland, United KingdomExecutive Producer | RHS TV (Royal Highland Show) 2020 – 2024 • Spearheaded the creation of RHS TV during the COVID-19 pandemic, producing a live-streamed event that attracted over 400,000 viewers from 105 countries. • Directed four live-streamed channels of action, coordinating a team of over 100 production professionals. • Expanded the global reach of the Royal Highland Show through engaging and innovative programming. Communications Director, SkyeConnect 2018 – 2024 • Transformed the media image of Skye through proactive communications. • Created, produced and presented a Podcast to help the industry through Covid 19. • Lobbied Government for key support packages. • Established SkyeConnect as the go-to destination management organisation for comment on tourism policy. • Worked with stakeholders to manage projects enhancing Skye’s sustainable tourism offering.
Series Producer
BBC ScotlandSeries Producer
Apr. 2004 - Apr. 2018Aberdeen, United KingdomI was the Series Producer of the long running BBC Scotland Television programme "Landward" for 14 years. The programme covered the working world of the Scottish countryside and included food, farming, wildlife, environment and leisure. I was responsible for commissioning up to 130 individual films each year, managing the production process, a team of Assistant Producers, cameramen and editors and a challenging budget. http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b006m994
Assistant Producer/Self-shooting Director
BBCAssistant Producer/Self-shooting Director
Sep. 2002 - Mar. 2004Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Commonwealth Games reporter
BBCCommonwealth Games reporter
Jul. 2002 - Aug. 2002Manchester, United KingdomI was poolside and trackside reporter for the BBC Nations and Regions team throughout the Games.
Documentaries Producer
BBC ScotlandDocumentaries Producer
Jul. 1998 - Mar. 2002I made many documentaries for BBC Scotland, the BBC World Service and BBC Radio 2. These included a ten part history of North Sea oil, a series on international development Aid in Uganda and a documentary of on the 1980's New Romantic movement for BBC Radio 2.
Senior Producer, Talks and features
BBC ScotlandSenior Producer, Talks and features
Jun. 1995 - Jun. 1998Aberdeen, United KingdomI produced a range of daily speech radio output in BBC Radio Scotland including "The Slice", "Now You're Talking" and "Fair Deal".
Broadcast Journalist
BBC ScotlandBroadcast Journalist
Jul. 1989 - May. 1995Aberdeen, Glasgow, New YorkMy early career was in News and Current Affairs Radio where I worked as a reporter, sub-editor and news-reader for BBC Radio Scotland both at home and abroad.

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