Hello! I’m Jake.
I’m a values-driven communications specialist with a background in BBC news, start-ups, small and large charities, and community projects. I love working with any organisation or project that supports people to grow their relationships with each other and with the planet.
My work ranges from the theoretical (delivering training, developing strategies) to the very practical (web design, videos, podcasts, writing and storytelling).
I communicate with creativity and integrity; I think strategically to help organisations grow; I develop fruitful partnerships to achieve common goals; and I use storytelling to spark curiosity and action.
This website is really just my CV. You can read more about me here, and if you’d like to chat about working with me, please email lloydjake [at] gmail [dot] com.
I’d love to hear from you.
Some of my work
Head of Marketing & Comms // Thrive Worldwide // 2021-now
This global business equips purpose-led organisations to create good workplace cultures. My role is to attract new clients and build relationships with existing ones, which involves leading a skilled team, contributing to the leadership team, and being responsible for all marketing and communications. Visit the website here.
Comms Trainer & Consultant // Various clients // 2012-now
I deliver bespoke communications training for a variety of clients, generally with a focus on supporting them to build a closer relationship with the people and communities they serve. Past clients include: members of UK local and central government, The Green Party, Sierra Leone’s Ministry of Health, and members of the European Parliament. Here’s a flyer from a training I delivered in Sierra Leone.
Studio Director // BBC News // 2012-2017
Directing live news and current affairs radio, and creating multimedia content for Radio 4, 5 Live & World Service, including the Today programme. This included directing coverage of major news events, from general elections to royal weddings, and the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee coverage (highlights of which you can listen to here).
Podcast Producer // ‘We Can Do Both’ // 2023-now
I am working with the farmer and former MP and MEP Neil Parish on a podcast that explores how UK farmers can both grow food and protect the environment. You can listen to it here.
Journalist // BBC Radio Devon // 2021-2023
A reporter role pitching stories, interviewing guests, creating audio content and writing scripts. Here’s one of my reports from Sidmouth Folk Festival.
Animator // Campaign Against The Arms Trade // 2017
I wrote and created this animation as part of a Nobel Peace Prize-nominated project.
Podcast Host // Tearfund // 2017-2024
Producer and presenter for the How To Build Community show which had listeners in over 100 countries around the world. Listen to it here.
Founder & Organiser // Crediton Radio // 2020-2022
A pandemic project for local people to connect, share stories and learn skills - over two years I supported 45 volunteers to make 67 episodes which were heard over 6500 times. Here’s a flyer from the induction course I ran for new participants.
Communication Lead // Arukah Network // 2016-2021
Strategy, content and communications training at a global support network for community workers. The website is here.
Broadcast Assistant // BBC Look North // 2010-2012
Cameras, sound, research, scriptwriting and other ad hoc support in regional television news.
Technical Assistant // ITV Drama // 2007-2010
On set sound and technical support for Emmerdale, Heartbeat, Countdown & The Royal.