Bio
Having worked in radio since 1992, David Spencer has gained a reputation as an innovator and dynamic broadcast journalist, helping organisations transform newsrooms and launching several global podcasts. Before concentrating on journalism, David was a creative radio presenter, developing a loyal band of listeners who enjoyed his passion for music and his humour. During this time he presented on Star FM, Eagle Radio and Classic Gold.
As a journalist and producer, David has worked with the likes of Reuters, BFBS and Wireless Group, as well as in the corporate sector with the likes of NorthStandard, Rio Tinto and the Nationwide Building Society. In recent years, David helped Reuters launch its first daily news briefing podcast called Reuters World News. This work involved evaluating the company’s audio provision and hiring a team of producers and presenters to work on the podcast.
David Spencer has also developed a distinguished career as a lecturer in journalism, podcasting and radio, having worked with the University of Westminster since 2012 and guest lectured at numerous universities across the UK. He also teaches at City Lit in London, helping people gain new skills and expertise in podcasting and radio. His students there have described him as ‘inspirational’ and ‘inspiring’. David focuses his teaching on news writing and presenting, radio and podcast production – as well as digital content creation.
As a media trainer, he has worked with the British Army and the UK Foreign Office, as well as dozens of smaller organisations.This has involved working across Europe and Africa, helping teams deal with the demands of modern media and how to use journalists to ensure key messages are covered.
David is also owner of The Media Mentor, a service offered to media professionals as a way to help others progress their careers in the way he has done. This has involved helping dozens of people find new jobs and advance their career in the last few years. David has established himself as an expert in media recruitment and has campaigned for more clarity and diversity in the hiring sector to enable people from all backgrounds to have a successful media career.
His key career highlights include launching several international podcasts, as well as overseeing award winning news coverage across radio.
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