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Meet The Commissioners

大象传媒 Radio and Sounds Commissioning Teams

  • Aled Haydn Jones, Head of 大象传媒 Radio 1

    Aled sets the strategic direction of Radio 1 and is ultimately responsible for the brand across all platforms. He is looking for music and entertaining content that is relevant to a diverse 15鈥24-year-old audience across the UK
  • Robert Gallacher, Commissioning Editor, Pop - R1, 1X, R2

    Robert oversees the commissioning process, the engagement with our supply base, and the commissioning rounds for the Pop Radio Networks, alongside some ad-hoc commissioning for Radio 2.
  • Rachel McHalroy, Commissioning Executive, Radio 1

    As Commissioning Executive for Radio 1, Rachel oversees the commissioning process tor tendered specialist music shows on the network and acts as the main daily point of contact to all commissioned production suppliers.
  • Dari Samuels, Head of 大象传媒 Radio 1Xtra

    As Head of 大象传媒 Radio 1Xtra, Dari sets the strategic direction for the brand across all platforms. He is looking for fresh and daring content ideas that uncover, explore and celebrate Black music & culture.
  • Helen Thomas, Head of 大象传媒 Radio 2

    Helen sets the strategic direction of Radio 2 and is ultimately responsible for the brand across all platforms. She is looking for bold, ambitious, creative ideas that will connect with multi-generational audiences over the age of 35 right across the UK to drive impact and digital engagement.鈥
  • Laura Busson, Commissioning Executive

    Laura is the deputy head of 大象传媒 Radio 2, working with Helen Thomas to run the Network day to day. She leads on monthly and weekly Network priorities and creative conversations with Editors/Execs inspiring editorial ambition. Laura is a key member of Radio 2鈥檚 RCF team; writing briefs according to network requirements and audience research as well as attending pitches.
  • Sam Jackson, Head of 大象传媒 Radio 3

    As Controller of Radio 3, Sam leads the strategy for classical music strategy across the 大象传媒. He drives creative and managerial responsibility for the running of Radio 3 and the delivery of the annual 大象传媒 Proms (the world鈥檚 biggest classical music festival), making sure the network and the Proms remain at the forefront of cultural life in the UK and across the world.
  • Jeremy Evans, Head of Content Commissioning

    Jeremy oversees the commissioning of music programmes across Radio 3鈥檚 output. Programmes are commissioned to deliver a schedule that boasts the range, values and enduring qualities of Radio 3, whilst at the same time reaching new audiences in a digital age.
  • Sam Moy, Head of 大象传媒 Radio 6 Music

    As Head of 大象传媒 Radio 6 Music, Sam is responsible for the strategic direction of the station and is ultimately responsible for the brand across all platforms. Sam is looking to commission content that appeals to 6 Music's wide audience and brings in new listeners
  • Ahmed Hussain, Head of Asian Network

    Ahmed is ultimately responsible for the Asian Network brand across all platforms and sets the strategic direction of the station. Ahmed鈥檚 looking for bold, creative and ambitious ideas that connect with multi-generational British Asian audiences that truly celebrates and reflects South Asian culture in the UK
  • Will Wilkin, Commissioning Exec for Major On Demand Formats

    The On Demand Team look after the On Demand content around the biggest artists, stories and moments in music. The team work across 大象传媒 Music鈥檚 brands to create maximum impact for the 大象传媒 with an artist across all our platforms. They commission popular music podcasts like 鈥楽idetracked with Annie & Nick鈥, The Rise and Fall鈥he ERAs podcasts, collaborating closely with artists, labels and estates to tell captivating and authentic stories in a way only the 大象传媒 can. Successful commissions will fit into one of the existing story telling strands, have a broad appeal and the ability to reach out to new listeners, who are light users of 大象传媒 Music. Ideas hosted by well-known talent will be welcome, likewise ideas that makes the best use of the 大象传媒鈥檚 archive, artist access and events.

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