james 'jp' pearce
"A multi-skilled, versatile and creative media freelancer with a passion for pushing boundaries, achieving consistent high standards and producing quality content that takes the brief and stretches beyond it."
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Radio
Radio Jackie: 2021 - present
Presenter (currently Sundays 9am-noon)
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Made in Kent Radio: 2023 - present
Cover Presenter
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'In The Mix' Podcast: 2017 - 2022
Contributor, Guest, Co-host
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Brooklands Radio: 2013 - present
Presenter, Former Social Media Co-ordinator, Committee Member
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The Flash On Air: 2013
Presenter during FM Trial, Occasional Show Contributor
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The Mix Radio: 2008 - 2010
Presenter (inc. Chart Show)
Video
Weybridge 10k TV: 2017 - 2021
Presenter and Producer
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That's Solent News: 2017
News Reporter and Multi-Skilled Intern
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Olympic Broadcasting Services: 2012, 2016, 2021, 2022, 2024*
Live Logger, QC Metadata Specialist, Logger Training
Live Events
Alan March Sport: 2022 - present (freelance)
Various gigs including:
Invictus Games - Announcer & Showcaller (2023)
Arsenal Women FC - Stadium Announcer (2022 - present)
World ParaNordic Championships, Ostersund - Interviewer (2023)
School Games - Announcer and Commentator for Triathlon & Modern Pentathlon (2022)
Surrey Storm: 2022 - present
Game Day Master of Ceremonies/Host
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Surrey Scorchers: 2021 - 2022
Game Day Master of Ceremonies/Host
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Haslemere Food Festival: 2017 - 2021
Demo Zone Presenter
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West Horsley Place Food Festival: 2017
Talks and Tastings Hub Presenter
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Brooklands Radio: 2013 - present
Outside Broadcast Presenter, Producer and Organiser
QUALIFICATIONS
Television Production Short Course - Kingston University (2011)
GRADE: A
Units including pre-recorded report production, live studio production
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Media Studies A-Level - South Downs College (2007 - 2009)
GRADE: A
Units including magazine publication, film, video production
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English Language A-Level - South Downs College (2007 - 2009)
GRADE: B
Units including writing for purposes including newspaper and print
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Theatre Arts/Drama GCSE - George Abbot School (2005 - 2007)
GRADE: A
Units including 6 performances of scripted, improvised or devised plays
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English Language & Literature GCSEs - George Abbot School (2005 - 2007)
GRADES: A & A
Units focusing on language for a variety of texts, genres and audiences
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Digital Photography GCSE - George Abbot School (2005 - 2007)
GRADE: B
Units including using Adobe Photoshop to manipulate images and construct projects around given themes
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Internship - That's Solent News (2017)
Experience in live newsroom, producing and voicing daily report packages, writing copy for daily bulletins, booking and managing guests, camera operating and directing broadcast using aQ system
SKILLS & INTERESTS
Skills include: Acting, Photography, Cooking, Radio Presenting/Broadcasting, Script, Video Production, Live Presenting and Compèring, Voiceover, Accents, Singing, Improvisation, Copy and Script Writing, Promotion and Social Media Marketing, Teaching and Mentoring, Collaboration and Teamwork Skills, Driving, Computer and ICT Skills.
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Interests include: Sports Broadcasting and Commentary (including F1, Tennis, Athletics, Basketball, Multi-Sport Events), News and Journalism, Election Statistics and Politics, Food (Cooking, Baking, World Cuisines), Education and Music.