Neil Seddon

I am a self-motivated broadcast professional, with over twenty-five years experience in operations for Sky, Red Bee Media and the BBC World Service.

I have excellent communication and organisational skills. I am adaptable to new challenges and really enjoy working in a team, but can also work unsupervised, if required. 

I am passionate about broadcast media but have also reached a stage of my career in which I want to widen my scope, and perhaps use my transferable skills in other fields. I am fully conversant in Office 365, particularly Outlook, Teams, Excel and Word and have a wide experience in media technology. 

Transmission Controller – Sky UK

Chilworth & Osterley | Oct 2017 – Present

• Maintained accurate broadcast schedules and safeguarded confidential technical data.

• Produced detailed incident reports and logs with a focus on precision.

• Acted as first point of contact for internal teams and third-party partners, resolving issues promptly and professionally.

• Trained and supported colleagues in new systems and procedures.

Playout Director – Red Bee Media (Client: UKTV)

London | Apr 2012 – Oct 2017

• Monitored and updated channel schedules to ensure data accuracy and compliance.

• Provided clear communication to clients and colleagues under tight deadlines.

• Recorded operational activity and ensured records were maintained accurately.

BBC Studio Manager – Africa, Middle East & Global News

BBC World Service, London | Oct 2001 – Apr 2011

• Managed sensitive broadcast material across global teams.

• Coordinated workflows, timings, and data logs for live transmissions.

• Worked with diverse colleagues across international regions to meet deadlines.

Production / Broadcast Assistant – BBC Radio Merseyside

Liverpool | Apr 1998 – Oct 2001

• Acted as public-facing contact for programmes, managing enquiries and bookings.

• Provided administrative and technical support to production teams.

• Handled audience data and assisted with scheduling.

• BA (Hons) Corporate Communication – Southampton Solent University (2nd Class)

• A-Level (Grades C-D) English Literature, English Language, History, General Studies – St Edward’s College, West Derby, Liverpool.

• GCSE (Grades A-C) Geography, Religious Studies, English Literature, English Language, History, Maths, Physics, Biology, Art, Spanish – St Edward’s College, West Derby, Liverpool

• Level 5 Trinity Certificate TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages)

• Level 4 Award in Preparing to Teach in the Lifelong Learning Sector (PTTLS)