chris birks.

about.​

 

Alongside successful stints behind the microphone, I've also held leadership roles responsible for managing the strategy and execution of brands; content creation, talent development, research, promotions, syndicated programming & digital strategies. 

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I've worked with both the Dubai royal family and Walt Disney Corporation to launch and operate the middle east's first children's radio station. I was also the UK's youngest commercial radio programmer and rebranded and relaunched a group of stations in the south of England.

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I'm currently based in Derby, producing programmes and special commissions for BBC Local Radio.

 

Previous roles include:

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• Deputy Content Director - Hi FM, Oman

• Programme Controller - More Radio

• Head of Programming - Pearl FM, UAE

• Breakfast Producer - Heart South Coast

• Senior Presenter - 104.8 Channel 4, UAE

• Breakfast Presenter - Hits Radio, UK

• Network Presenter - Hit Music Network (Global), England