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Sharon's consistently high standards are a welcome addition to any newsroom. Her attention to detail and imitative ensure that the output is professional and up to date at all times. She has a good understanding of the stories that are relevant to your audience and is able to produce and write these to a very high standard. Her ability to deal with breaking stories and difficult legal issues means that she's a cut above the rest when looking for a journalist on the South Coast.

Jim Pusey - News Editor, Quay Radio, Portsmouth - May 2, 2010
 

Sharon is a very hard working journalist and always has her news stories well organised. She is very consistent, following up the right news stories for the area and keeps them sounding fresh and to the point. I have had the pleasure of working with Sharon at various radio stations in the south and can strongly recommend her. Hire Sharon today! Presenter / Producer

Paddy Range - Mar 23, 2010
 

I’ve worked with the wonderful Ms Williams on and off over the past three and a half years. I found her to be a real people person who manages to immediately put any nervous interviewee at ease. She’s also a great storyteller with an insatiable curiosity about the world.
Sharon’s commitment and drive will see her go far...snap her up while you have the chance!

Catherine Whale - Mar 8, 2010
 

Sharon has worked for us on a number of occasions at Isle of Wight Radio. Sharon is an experienced journalist with a wealth of experience. She is reliable, trustworthy, and has no problem working on her own or as part of a team. Sharon also regularly goes above and beyond what is expected of her and has a nose for a good story. In fact I was so confident in Sharon's ability I was able to leave her to her own devices for our breakfast bulletins. I have no hesitation in recommending Sharon to any decent news organisation.

Michael Coombes
Head of News IW Radio

Michael Coombes - Dec 2, 2009
 

Sharon is a consummate professional. In the months since she has become a freelancer, I've been keen to secure her services for reading and reporting shifts at Spirit FM. Intelligent, accurate, punctual and reliable, she is a pleasure to work with. I cannot fault her dedication to radio news, and when I have given her an unexpected reporting duty or a story to chase, Sharon has been flexible and willing to take it on. Her nose for a good story and ability to work unsupervised are qualities she has in abundance.

I have no hesitation in recommending Sharon - a welcome addition to any radio newsroom.

Leon Jackson, News Editor, Spirit FM - Jul 21, 2009
 

I speak as Sharon's PC for 8 years:

You will find it very hard to discover another journalist so passionate and dedicated to her work. Sharon has been instumental in establishing excellent links within the community and is respected by the many Authorities, Dignatories and Organisations alike.

Her creativity and commitment to finding stories and examplory. A solid reader with sound legal Knowledge and a particular understanding of sport make for an excellent member of any team .... be quick to call her ...

Nigel Ansell - May 22, 2009
 

Sharon worked at Splash FM in Worthing between 2003-6 for me (as MD) for and two News Editors as a freelance radio journalist. She was bright, conscientious and a shrewd judge of newsworthy stories. She adapted to the in-house system and was often at her desk first in the morning despite coming across to Worthing from Eastbourne. She is a confident journalist, who sounds accomplished and relaxed on-air and is willing to take on additional responsibilities when asked. I can heartily recommend her!

Roy Stannard
MD Spring Marketing
Former MD
107.7 Splash FM

Roy Stannard - May 21, 2009
 

I've previously employed Sharon as a freelancer. She's hard-working, reliable, good voice and attitude. She's got instinct for a good story and how to best present it on air.

Nick Hatfield - Apr 13, 2009
 

We have worked with Sharon on many news stories over the years, she is always fair with her coverage about the Council. When we have a new initiative that we need a long term drip feed of information to local residents she is more than happy to work with us in promoting the scheme. Sharon is also keen to work with us in promoting Eastbourne as a film location by highlighting when filming takes place and then again when the production comes out on the screen and finally when it goes to DVD.
Neil Gallini, Senior Communications Officer, Eastbourne Borough Council

Neil Gallini - Apr 7, 2009
 

Sharon is an ENTIRELY competent and passionate radio person. Fab journalist and unlike many so called "radio folk" of today, she actually DOES her research (to the enth degree) and is able to take on many roles from news to comedy. Great person to work with and a serious team player. I am proud to know her. Noelle from BayRadio.fm

Noelle Wyman-Lewis - Apr 5, 2009
 

Sharon's dedication for radio and her hard work go well over and beyond the call of duty. Her passion for sport has also resulted in a well-earned prommotion to Sports Editor. This intrepid journalist is also happy to go where others wouldn't and she once camped out in a haunted pub for the night for a spooky Halloween report. Vickie Jones News Editor Arrow FM

Vickie Jones - Apr 5, 2009
 

I was a Regional PC and Area Director for Sovereign Radio and Sharon is a first class journalist and newsreader always willing to go that extra mile to get the story. Hire her!!

Duncan Barkes - Mar 30, 2009
 

Sharon Williams loves Broadcast Journalism and this shines through in her commitment to finding and telling stories; establishing contacts;reporting in the field; and following up with new News angles to beat the competition. She has high standards in editing audio and scriptwriting, and can be relied upon to conjure up original copy. Sharon's also sociable and not work-shy. She has several other strings to her bow, including a very good reading voice, a good legal knowledge and a sound understanding of sport. Saffron Swansborough, News Editor at Sovereign Radio

Saffron Swansborough - Mar 30, 2009
 

An incredibly hard-working, multi-skilled journalist with a great eye fora story and the determination to get it to air. Sharon's alwayswilling to put in the time and effort to bring a story to life and givelocal radio news the thorough treatment it deserves. She's anexcellent teacher and was always willing to guide me during my first stepsin broadcasting. Any media organisation would be very lucky to have her asan employee.

Jo Sykes - Mar 30, 2009
 

We used Sharon on the Crufts radio station. Her bulletins were every 20 minutes and she wasn't fazed by the workload or pressures. She remained calm and professional. Even as the days went on and everyone got familiar with roles, Sharon was competent at putting the audio in, research of dog names etc and wouldn't be put off by presenters licking bananas as she read a complicated bulletin!!! Gary Champion

Gary Champion - Mar 30, 2009
 


Name: Sharon Williams
E-mail Address: sharon_l_williams_uk@hotmail.com
Type of Broadcaster: Newsreader
Headline: Journalist & Voiceover Artist
Phone Number: 07958 649802


Distance Willing to Travel for Cover: Open
Location: Eastbourne
Experience: Sharon has worked in the radio industry for 9 years. During that time she's worked as a freelancer and in staff positions. She's currently enjoying the variety of the freelance scene again.

Here's a brief overview of her career:


>>Buzz FM, Lanzarote<<
Station Voice

Sharon provides drops and liners for use on this ex-pat station.

>>The Quay, Portsmouth<<
Freelance Broadcast Journalist & Newsreader

Sharon provides news cover on a freelance basis. She does this both in the office, and remotely. Sharon is currently in the middle of a three-month block booking at the station and has recently covered Portsmouth FC going into administration.


>>Crufts FM<<
News Editor

Sharon was recruited through Radio Talent to head up the news room for the official radio station for Crufts. She produced and broadcast bulletins every 20 minutes. She's now held the position for 2 years.

>>Isle of Wight Radio<<
Freelance Broadcast Journalist & Newsreader

Sharon provides cover news reading on a freelance basis, both from the Island & remotely.


>>Spirit FM, Chichester<<
Freelance Broadcast Journalist & Newsreader

Sharon provides cover on a freelance basis. Her interview with John Barrowman was requested for use by his fan website after they heard it on air.


>>Media Sound Holdings Group<<
Freelance Journalist & Newsreader

Sharon provides cover on a freelance basis for the four stations owned by this group. This requires her to produce four bulletins an hour.

>>Cobb PR<<
Freelance Broadcast Journalist

Sharon is commissioned to record audio for companies for training purposes and for radio use. She has most recently recorded training aids for Southern Water.


>>Silverstone Classic Radio<<
News Editor
After her successful work at Crufts FM, Sharon was asked to head up the news team on this RSL which runs alongside the Silverstone Classic event.


>>Bay Radio, Spain<<
Broadcast Journalist & Newsreader

Sharon provides the news on a cover basis, remotely to the station based in the Costa Blanca.


>> Sovereign Radio <<
Sports Editor, Breakfast Journalist & Newsreader (Feb 2004-April 2009)

During her time with Sovereign Radio, Sharon gained a vast knowledge both in general news journalism and sports reporting. She has a keen interest in local sport, which helped in her role of Sports Editor. Sharon used to update the station website with various new pages before they were centralised.
Sharon is used to doing fast-paced OBs, and occassionally co-presenting the breakfast show.
Sharon also doubled up as the station press officer, writing the releases and getting them out to the press.
And on top of all that, she also helped out with production. Sharon also provided news cover for Arrow FM on a regular basis.


>>Voiceover Talent<<

Sharon has voiced adverts, phone messages, promos and imaging for various companies, radio stations and DJs around the world.

www.voice123.com/sharonwilliams1

www.voices.com/people/Sharon_Williams



>>TotallyTheatre.com<<
Theatre Critic

Sharon provides reviews and interviews with the stars of shows at Eastbourne's theatres.


>>Eastbourne Eagles<<
Speedway Announcer

Having heard Sharon on Sovereign Radio, the management asked her to be their cover announcer at Arlington Stadium.


>>Coast FM, Spain<<
News Editor & Reader

Sharon was asked to help set up their news operation to provide local news to the Costa Blanca.


>>Radio Airbourne<<
News Editor & Reader

Sharon was asked to join the team by Eastbourne Borough Council, for this RSL which runs along the biggest free air show in the world. She researched, wrote & read the news, as well as conducting interviews live on air.
Sharon also co-presented the Drive Time show.


>>Hastings Rock<<
News Editor & Reader, Late Night Rock Show Presenter.

Sharon was invited to join this RSL and introduced news to its output for the first time in its history. As well as fronting the news, Sharon also presented the late night Heavy Rock Show once a week.


>>Radio 1<<
Work Experience

Sharon was asked to help research the EU expansion and how it would affect the south east. She arranged & conducted interviews for a special feature.
Mode of Transport: Car (full, clean license)/Train
References: Available on request
Phone Number: 07958 649802
MSN Messenger Address: sharon@sharonwilliams.co.uk
Qualifications: Over 9 years experience.

10 GCSEs - 1A*, 7A, 1B, 1C

>>Knowledge<<
Highly compitent with Cool Edit Pro/Adobe Audition
ENCO
Burli
Inscribe
Various ISDN units
Mini Disc Recorder (own equipment inc mic)


Current Status: Available
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