Matthew Ray

matthew.charles.ray@gmail.com
uk.linkedin.com/in/matthewray1

I am a confident, ambitious, and self-motivated professional with over eight years’ experience producing
digital content, and managing projects in the media, events and manufacturing sectors. I combine a
perceptive nature with excellent communication and interpersonal skills, which I have demonstrated in
previous positions.

I am flexible and rigorous in maintaining a proactive and professional attitude under pressure. My ability
to transcend cultural differences is evident in my working practice, as is my passion for new challenges. I
thrive in deadline-driven environments.

SKILLS AND EXPERTISE

Picture Editing • Managing budgets • Video editing • Project management • Strategic planning • Social media • Decision-making •

Strong networking skills • Time management • Team working • Presenting

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Revenue Generation – Project managed the record-breaking Calvin Harris live tour for the nightclub operator Deltic Group,

which generated net revenue of circa £1 million from 19 live performances in 2011.

BBC Trainee Programme – Recruited on the BBC’s new talent development programme in 2015 from over 11,000 applicants.

Subsequently, retained by the BBC at the end of the initial six-month contract.

The British Podcast Awards – Lead digital producer on Tracks, the BBC’s most popular short series audio drama in 2016. The

programme won Gold for Best Fiction at the British Podcast Awards 2017.

BBC Reverse Mentor - Invited onto the BBC’s under-30s reverse mentor scheme to offer youthful insight into corporate strategic

decisions made by the corporation.

EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
The Open University (2018 - 2021) (Currently Studying Part-Time)

Bachelor’s Degree, Journalism, First-Class Honours

University of Bedfordshire (2012 - 2015)

Level 3 in ICT Principles & Level 3 Diploma ICT Professional Competence

National IT Partnership - NITP (2011)
 EXPERIENCE

The Open University - Broadcast Project Manager

Project manage production process, coordinating academic consultants and viewing schedules.
07/2018 - present Oversee all aspects of accompanying print items from design to distribution working to budget
and deadlines. Award-winning titles include Blue Planet II, The Planets and Civilisations.

Manage all aspects of the production of print items accompanying BBC/OU pro-
grammes
Brief the academic and production teams on their role within the project
Generate the deliverable requirements of a project to reflect the conditions of the
contract
Manage budget for project wrap-round activities (such as events) forecasting expend-
iture at intervals

01/2018 - 07/2018 The Open University - Content Producer

Produce digital assets from articles to sophisticated interactives suited to the task and
objective. Consider budgets, editorial positioning, and learning outcomes. Lead OpenLearn
CRM email marketing activity and produce video assets.

Manage all aspects of key broadcast-based projects while maintaining the BBC/OU
relationship
Create and develop online-only projects to promote OU courses and faculties
Design relevant and engaging web pages using Drupal-based content management
systems
Generate supporting media assets using sound editorial judgment with an under-
standing of content rights

British Broadcasting Corporation - Assistant Content Producer

09/2015 - 01/2018 Lead digital production of flagship programmes such as The Reith Lectures and The Infinite
Monkey Cage. Responsible for producing audio assets, artwork, and web pages. Primary CRM
expert responsible for BBC audience communications of multiple brands.

Build web pages utilising content management systems and design software Adobe
Photoshop and Adobe Premiere Pro
Manage network priorities and formulate content strategies likely to increase listener
reach and engagement
Lead on all CRM activity for BBC Radio 4
Produce engaging and original social media activity

Chiltern Marble Group - Sales and Marketing Coordinator

Plan and execute all marketing activity, specialising in coordinating digital advertising campaigns
06/2012 - 09/2015 and analysing SEO performance. Launched iGranite.co.uk in 2015 and ensured delivery was on
time and within budget.

Develop forward-facing marketing strategies with a vision to attract new business

Maintain the organisation’s four websites with unique content
Oversee SEO strategy and manage Google AdWords campaign
Manage account relationships with significant trade clients

01/2011 - 06/2012 Deltic Group - Marketing Coordinator (Live Events)

09/2009 - 01/2011 Capital FM - Broadcast Assistant

07/2008 - 09/2015 Freelance - Live Tour DJ