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Digital Media Specialist | Digital Consultant | Podcasts
Aled Jones
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Vale of Glamorgan, United Kingdom
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With over two decades experience of working on digital projects within the BBC I am a digital leader, producer and innovator driven by a passion for technology.
Specialising in Welsh language digital content, I have created innovative projects that have shaped the Welsh digital landscape.
My roles have provided extensive experience in online and social media content through video, radio and podcast production.
As an experienced producer I have produced several radio programmes and podcasts for Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds.
Originally from a technical background I have technically project managed large scale digital projects.
Working on many of the BBC’s biggest brands and services in various roles as a producer, developer, and digital leader, I have played a critical role in the growth of BBC Cymru Wales' digital audience, reaching millions of users.
As a confident communicator I am able to communicate technical terms in an effective way.
Specialising in Welsh language digital content, I have created innovative projects that have shaped the Welsh digital landscape.
My roles have provided extensive experience in online and social media content through video, radio and podcast production.
As an experienced producer I have produced several radio programmes and podcasts for Radio Cymru and BBC Sounds.
Originally from a technical background I have technically project managed large scale digital projects.
Working on many of the BBC’s biggest brands and services in various roles as a producer, developer, and digital leader, I have played a critical role in the growth of BBC Cymru Wales' digital audience, reaching millions of users.
As a confident communicator I am able to communicate technical terms in an effective way.
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English
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2020 - ?
freelance
Freelance work
Y Pod Cyf.
Freelance work whilst managing Y Pod Cyf includes:
Undertaking Podcast training workshops for the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh libraries, Bro 360, Cardiff School of Media and Journalism, y Coleg Cymraeg, Creative Carmarthenshire and Menter Iaith Ceredigion.
Production of podcasts for Llais Cymru (Pod Y Plant), Bengo media and Careers Wales (Is That An Option?), and Colli'r Plot with 4 prominent Welsh authors.
Production of radio programmes for BBC Radio Cymru - Byw Bywyd Arlein and Mae'r Cymry'n Dlawd.
Keynote speaker at Wales' first Podcast conference, Podcon 2020. Presentation on Y Pod and the increase in the number of Welsh language podcasts.
Web development and creation of Y Pod - Welsh language service. Created using html, css, javascript and php.
Creation of progressive web app and trusted web app for the service.
Undertaking Podcast training workshops for the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh libraries, Bro 360, Cardiff School of Media and Journalism, y Coleg Cymraeg, Creative Carmarthenshire and Menter Iaith Ceredigion.
Production of podcasts for Llais Cymru (Pod Y Plant), Bengo media and Careers Wales (Is That An Option?), and Colli'r Plot with 4 prominent Welsh authors.
Production of radio programmes for BBC Radio Cymru - Byw Bywyd Arlein and Mae'r Cymry'n Dlawd.
Keynote speaker at Wales' first Podcast conference, Podcon 2020. Presentation on Y Pod and the increase in the number of Welsh language podcasts.
Web development and creation of Y Pod - Welsh language service. Created using html, css, javascript and php.
Creation of progressive web app and trusted web app for the service.
Training, Web development, Project Management, Podcasting, Podcast, Keynote
2020 - ?
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Director - Welsh language podcast service
Y Pod Cyf.
Created an online podcast service to promote and support Welsh language podcasts. The service includes a website and the first Welsh language Alexa skill. The number of podcasts through the medium of Welsh increased from 39 in 2018 to over 140 in 2020 as a result of the service. The project has worked with the British Podcast Awards to create a Welsh language category in 2020.
The project is part of the Clwstwr cohort for 2020/21 have won funding and support to innovate and develop the service and research the possibilities of supporting other minority languages.
The project is part of the Clwstwr cohort for 2020/21 have won funding and support to innovate and develop the service and research the possibilities of supporting other minority languages.
Podcast, Podcasting, Radio, App and web development, Websites, Html5, Php, Javascript, Css, Web development, Html, Web design, Seo
2010 - 2020
job
Producer, Radio, Podcasts and Digital
BBC Radio Cymru.
Managed Radio Cymru online presence, within BBC Sounds and the growth and development of social media accounts and services.
Online listening figures for Radio Cymru have increased year on year during my time from 200k in 2010 to over 1.1 million online listening requests in 2019.
Radio Cymru Mwy & Radio Cymru 2
Producer and technical project manager of the digital creation of Radio Cymru Mwy and Radio Cymru 2 radio stations.
Set up of a Digital Radio Station. Technical rollout of the service within the BBC digital environment. This includes the iPlayer Radio app, BBC Online services, DAB, and DTV Services - Sky, Virgin, Freeview, Freesat, Vodafone. The process resulted in a permanent new Welsh language radio station. The station is an invaluable asset to Welsh language radio broadcasting and has enabled the trial of new talent, content, audio standards and broadcasting methods.
Social Media Content
Producing short form content for social media platforms that include Twitter accounts and Facebook pages for Radio Cymru and Radio Cymru 2, Instagram and Youtube platforms for Radio Cymru. The Radio Cymru twitter account grew to be the Welsh language account with the highest number of followers (27k).
Video Production
Producer / director, camera operator and video editor - editing software includes Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Expert in video production for music sessions, story-telling and live events.
BBC Sounds
Radio Cymru and Radio Cymru 2 migration into BBC Sounds product - ensuring that Welsh language programming is reflected within the offering.
Audio Production and Editing
Production of radio programmes that include Sesiynau Cymraeg John Peel, Trystan ac Emma, Rhydian a Shelley, Daniel Glyn, Marc Griffiths, Dydd Miwsig Cymru, and playlists for Radio Cymru Mwy and Radio Cymru 2.
Podcasts
Championed, produced and developed the Welsh language Podcast offering from the BBC, resulting in a large growth year on year in the number of users listening to Welsh Podcasts.
Online Streaming
Webstreaming and vision mixing of high profile events for Radio Cymru that include Gwobrau Selar, Welsh rock and pop awards, band recording sessions, Scrum V, Wales Book of the Year Awards.
Digtal Projects
Implementation of several digital projects that include Now Playing module for the web services, Davinci Social that enables studio operators to see on-air texts, tweets and social messages.
Developed the online presence for the C2 Radio Cymru, BBC Horizons / Gorwelion music project and Cardiff Singer of the World. Worked with the National Museum for Wales on the Lamb Cam project.
Trainer
Experienced trainer in production techniques, broadcast systems and creative software such as Adobe Premier and Photoshop, Audio Editing and Podcast creation. Undertaken staff training in Social media content production, online content, and a range of content management systems.
Online listening figures for Radio Cymru have increased year on year during my time from 200k in 2010 to over 1.1 million online listening requests in 2019.
Radio Cymru Mwy & Radio Cymru 2
Producer and technical project manager of the digital creation of Radio Cymru Mwy and Radio Cymru 2 radio stations.
Set up of a Digital Radio Station. Technical rollout of the service within the BBC digital environment. This includes the iPlayer Radio app, BBC Online services, DAB, and DTV Services - Sky, Virgin, Freeview, Freesat, Vodafone. The process resulted in a permanent new Welsh language radio station. The station is an invaluable asset to Welsh language radio broadcasting and has enabled the trial of new talent, content, audio standards and broadcasting methods.
Social Media Content
Producing short form content for social media platforms that include Twitter accounts and Facebook pages for Radio Cymru and Radio Cymru 2, Instagram and Youtube platforms for Radio Cymru. The Radio Cymru twitter account grew to be the Welsh language account with the highest number of followers (27k).
Video Production
Producer / director, camera operator and video editor - editing software includes Final Cut Pro and Adobe Premiere. Expert in video production for music sessions, story-telling and live events.
BBC Sounds
Radio Cymru and Radio Cymru 2 migration into BBC Sounds product - ensuring that Welsh language programming is reflected within the offering.
Audio Production and Editing
Production of radio programmes that include Sesiynau Cymraeg John Peel, Trystan ac Emma, Rhydian a Shelley, Daniel Glyn, Marc Griffiths, Dydd Miwsig Cymru, and playlists for Radio Cymru Mwy and Radio Cymru 2.
Podcasts
Championed, produced and developed the Welsh language Podcast offering from the BBC, resulting in a large growth year on year in the number of users listening to Welsh Podcasts.
Online Streaming
Webstreaming and vision mixing of high profile events for Radio Cymru that include Gwobrau Selar, Welsh rock and pop awards, band recording sessions, Scrum V, Wales Book of the Year Awards.
Digtal Projects
Implementation of several digital projects that include Now Playing module for the web services, Davinci Social that enables studio operators to see on-air texts, tweets and social messages.
Developed the online presence for the C2 Radio Cymru, BBC Horizons / Gorwelion music project and Cardiff Singer of the World. Worked with the National Museum for Wales on the Lamb Cam project.
Trainer
Experienced trainer in production techniques, broadcast systems and creative software such as Adobe Premier and Photoshop, Audio Editing and Podcast creation. Undertaken staff training in Social media content production, online content, and a range of content management systems.
Online, Twitter, Growth, Implementation, Adobe, Support, Speaker, Streaming, Music, Development, Software, Audio, Web, App, Production, Social, Alexa, Tweets, UP, Manager, Founder, Podcast, Project Manager, Scrum, Video, Content Management, Instagram, Training, Content Production, Facebook, Web Services, Producer, Social Media, Management, Final cut pro, Radio, Video Editor, Youtube, Service, Website, Keynote, Content
2009 - 2010
job
Technical Project Manager
BBC Wales Interactive.
Managed the technical implementation and development of several projects that included Dr Who Comic Maker and BBC Wales Nature, Music, History, and Arts projects.
Project Manager, Implementation, Music, Development, Manager
2007 - 2009
job
Coder / Tech Project Manager
BBC Future Media & Technology.
Project Manager, Manager
2004 - 2007
job
Web Producer and developer
BBC Wales Education.
Producer, Developer, Web
2000 - 2004
job
Web Producer and developer
BBC Cymru'r Byd.
Producer, Developer, Web
1998 - 2000
job
Online Journalist
BBC Wales News.
Journalist, Online
1997 - 1998
job
Web Developer BBC Radio One - Newsbeat
unknown.
Radio, Developer, Web
1997 - 1997
job
Web Developer
BBC Politics.
Movie, Developer, Festival, Web
My education
1995
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1996
University of Wales - Lampeter
Post Graduate Certificate, Management Studies
Post Graduate Certificate, Management Studies
1992
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1995
University of Wales - Aberystwyth
BA, Welsh
BA, Welsh
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