Alexandra is a recent graduate from the University of Exeter with a degree in BA Geography and Sustainability with Advanced Proficiency in French and Spanish with Study Abroad. Yes its a lot! However, her main passion throughout university was her role as ‘Head of Station Sound’ for XpressionFM (student radio) where she created unique events and promotional material for the station. She hosted a weekly tri-lingual radio show and continues to host a comedy/poetry podcast. She has had experience working at BBC Devon, Cornwall and Newcastle as well as PhonicFM (Exeter).
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 ...