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chris birks.
hey, i'm chris birks.
I’m a radio broadcaster, journalist, producer, and coach with 15+ years of experience.
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I've worked for some of the UK's biggest brands both on and off the air, led the relaunch of a four-station network as the country's youngest programme controller, and have enjoyed success overseas too - launching the UAE's first children's radio station and being the most listened to broadcaster in the Sultanate of Oman.
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Right now, I'm a reporter, newsreader, and producer at BBC Radio Derby, host of 'Weekend Worship' on Konnect Radio, producing podcasts and other exciting audio content, and coaching some of the industry's most exciting future talent.
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Take a look through my work, have a listen to what I do, and feel free to get in touch.
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podcast.
In January, I was asked to host a special episode of The Radio Today Programme - the UK industry's go-to podcast.
My former boss Dick Stone chats about his journey from presenter to programmer, what he looks for when hiring, and new beginnings at Jack Radio Group.
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Great people manager
Chris is a great people manager and really helps to develop his employees as individuals so that they can work towards achieving their own personal goals.
Talia French
Editor & Broadcaster
Talented and creative
He is the most talented, creative, young programmer I've ever worked with. He has given me more self-belief in just 18 months than anyone else I've worked for, combined.
Nick Osborne
Broadcaster & Producer
Determination and skill
Chris has the determination and skill to go places. He listens, takes things on board and does things differently as a result of feedback and coaching. He's a good guy.
Dick Stone
Group Programme Director
i'm on the radio.
the world's most uplifting and inspiring worship music and conversation.
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sunday evening from 8pm on konnect kadio.