Alexandra is a graduate from the University of Exeter, now working in talent management in London. She is a part of the BBC New Creatives audio programme, producing a podcast around her Dad’s poetry. She was on committee as ‘Head of Station Sound’ for XpressionFM (student radio) where she created unique promotional material for the station. She hosted a weekly tri-lingual radio show in English, French and Spanish.
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One day it’s all fun and games, others it can seem too overwhelming to stay on top of anything.BBC Sounds Podcast is Live
This has been about a year in the making, with my initial application to the programme occurring when I was working in Seville between January and April 2019. I am so happy with the progress I made completing the BBC New Creatives scheme, learning about how to distribute and market my own audio work.One Year On
SoundGirl Alexandra McLeod recaps 2019 sharing her experiences from leaving university to settling into a new career after a few different moves and jobs.Launching Content
In 2019, most people can class themselves as a content creator. Whether you post pictures on Instagram, are in a band or write poetry in your spare time, you’re creating content. The more difficult part is getting people to notice (if that’s what you want to do of course).New Podcast Finds
SoundGirl Alexandrea McLeod shares podcasts she’s been enjoying recently; ranging from educational to entertainment topics. What podcasts are you listening too lately?Moving to London to Pursue Media
SoundGirl Alexandra McLeod shares her experiences moving to a new place for work. Detailing her struggles finding housing in her new home.Getting To Know A New Audio Device
Alexandra McLeod shares her first experiences with the PCM-D100; producing recordings for the first time around her house with family and friends.The Art of Networking
For those that find it hard to attend social events alone, I have listed some ideas/tips below that may be of help.BBC New Creatives
I have recently been accepted on to the BBC New Creatives scheme 2019. This is the first time the project has been run. It aims to give artists the opportunity to make fresh and innovative short films, audio, and interactive works. This new talent development scheme is being launched by BBC Arts and Arts Council ...La découverte de la musique
Music is an important part of many people’s lives. The number of albums available to listen to is endless. I have recently been going through and organising my parents’ vinyl collections, as well as their VHS tapes and cassette tapes. How vintage. It made me realise that I have never really actively “looked” for new ...Creating a Podcast
Perhaps the power of audio can be even more influential than video? You feel connected to a person through headphones, carrying out active listening such as nodding your head or verbally agreeing, to someone that is not even there. It is more productive than mindlessly watching TV whilst scrolling on your phone, as you are ...How to produce a Tri-Lingual Radio Show
I wanted to do a one-hour evening show, with a range of music genres and for it to be presented in a mixture of English, French, and Spanish. Thus, Sobremesa was born.Persistence is Key
“People can tell you no, but it’s up to you whether you listen to them.” One subject few people talk about is the immediate situation after leaving university, especially for those who want to work in media. Yes, it is excellent if you get a place on a Graduate Scheme straight away in a large London ...Where Can Student Radio Take You?
I discovered student radio on the first day of Freshers week at the University of Exeter in September 2014. I had never heard of the concept, nor had any idea what it involved. However, I was drawn to the bright red XpressionFM logo, loud music and bustling crowd around the stall. Everyone looked like they ...