I have over 15 years of broadcast journalism, audio production and podcasting experience, adapting to work in different news environments and with rapidly evolving technology. I’m constantly meeting new people, getting to the heart of their stories and making complex issues easy to understand, whilst creating engaging and interesting content. I produce stories people talk about and care about. I’m known as someone with excellent editing skills and as a reliable member of staff who gets difficult jobs done, whilst enjoying the challenge of them at the same time, combined with a strong sense of work camaraderie and friendship. In 2016 my partner and I returned to the UK from living in New Zealand and now live in the beautiful Welsh countryside. We now have two children and spend as much time as possible outdoors. I was a community councillor for five years, including a stint as the chair, and led a group of parents who managed (during Covid!) to raise enough money for a brand new play park. This was through a variety of avenues including securing grants as well as organising safe community events, and I was the driving force.

Lauren BAKER

I have over 15 years of broadcast journalism, audio production and podcasting experience, adapting to work in different news environments and with rapidly evolving technology. I’m constantly meeting new people, getting to the heart of their stories and making complex issues easy to understand, whilst creating engaging and interesting content. I produce stories people talk about and care about. I’m known as someone with excellent editing skills and as a reliable member of staff who gets difficult jobs done, whilst enjoying the challenge of them at the same time, combined with a strong sense of work camaraderie and friendship. In 2016 my partner and I returned to the UK from living in New Zealand and now live in the beautiful Welsh countryside. We now have two children and spend as much time as possible outdoors. I was a community councillor for five years, including a stint as the chair, and led a group of parents who managed (during Covid!) to raise enough money for a brand new play park. This was through a variety of avenues including securing grants as well as organising safe community events, and I was the driving force.

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I have over 15 years of broadcast journalism, audio production and podcasting experience, adapting to work in different news environments and with rapidly evolving technology. I’m constantly meeting new people, getting to the heart of their stories and making complex issues easy to understand, whilst creating engaging and interesting content. I produce stories people talk about and care about. I’m known as someone with excellent editing skills and as a reliable member of staff who gets difficult jobs done, whilst enjoying the challenge of them at the same time, combined with a strong sense of work camaraderie and friendship.

In 2016 my partner and I returned to the UK from living in New Zealand and now live in the beautiful Welsh countryside. We now have two children and spend as much time as possible outdoors. I was a community councillor for five years, including a stint as the chair, and led a group of parents who managed (during Covid!) to raise enough money for a brand new play park. This was through a variety of avenues including securing grants as well as organising safe community events, and I was the driving force.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Content Writer at Bauer
August 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance content writer for Bauer (August 2023 to date), contributing features and content for the network and collaborating with production teams.
Office Administrator at MyTax (New Zealand)
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Main point of contact for clients, assisting with queries and issues, acting as liaison between clients and tax agents.
Broadcast Journalist at Lincs FM
September 1, 2007 - Present
Covered multiple stories daily, built sources, produced and broadcast live bulletins, and maintained the news website.
News Team Manager at Lincs FM
November 1, 2009 - Present
Managed a team of reporters, provided training and support, and handled administrative tasks and liaison with the CEO.
Freelance Content Writer at Bauer
August 1, 2023 - Present
Wrote and produced editorial content for Bauer brands, coordinating with editors and subject-matter experts to deliver timely, engaging stories across platforms.
Broadcast Journalist at Lincs FM
November 1, 2009 - September 25, 2025
Covered multiple stories daily under tight deadlines, built a reliable network of sources, produced live bulletins, and maintained the news website.
News Team Manager at Lincs FM
January 1, 2011 - September 25, 2025
Managed a team of reporters, provided training and support, and handled administrative tasks such as holidays, comments, complaints, meetings, and liaising with the CEO.
Office Administrator at MyTax
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Main point of contact for clients, handling queries and acting as liaison between clients and tax agents.
Broadcast Journalist at Lincs FM
November 1, 2009 - September 25, 2025
Covered multiple stories daily to tight deadlines; built up and maintained a range of reliable sources; produced and broadcast live bulletins; updated the news website.
News Team Manager at Lincs FM
November 1, 2009 - Present
Managed a team of reporters, ensuring training and support; handled administrative tasks including staff holidays, comments and complaints, meetings, and liaising between staff and CEO.
Office Administrator at MyTax (New Zealand)
December 31, 2012 - September 25, 2025
Main point of contact for clients, helping with queries, sorting issues and acting as the go-between between clients and tax agents.
Freelance Content Writer at Bauer
August 1, 2023 - Present
Freelance content writer producing stories and articles for Bauer brands (Aug 2023 – present).

Education

BA (Hons) in Journalism Studies (2:1) at University of Sheffield
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
BA (Hons) in Journalism Studies (2:1) (incl NCTJ Media Law) at University of Sheffield
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
BA (Hons) in Journalism Studies (2:1) at University of Sheffield
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Qualifications

A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
NCTJ Media Law
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
A-Levels in History, English Language, Media Studies and Economics
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025
NCTJ Media Law
January 11, 2030 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Telecommunications
    paper Physiological Measurements Podcast

    In this series, we explore the role of an NHS provider of scans and tests, to help put patients at ease. In each episode, different steps of the journey are examined and questioned so there’s so fear or concern about the processes involved. In a bid to keep no-shows down to minimum, the series thoughtfully investigates every step of the way.

    As a producer, I edited the series, sat in on interviews, came up with music suggestions and mixed the episodes ready for broadcast. It can be found here:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Gloriously Unready - Series Three

    In her third series, mum of two transgender women, Josephine Hughes, speaks to family members and loved ones of people who have come out as transgender. It’s filled with raw emotion and deep personal stories ranging from loss and grief to tearful and joyful love. It really shows the radiance of humanity.

    You can find it here, along with the first two series:

    https://www.twine.net/signin

    paper Gloriously Unready Series Two

    Following on from Josephine’s first series, discussing how two of her children came out as trans, in this second series Josephine speaks to a number of trans people about their experiences, and the impact it’s had on their lives and the lives of those around them. This series is filled with love and fun, and was nominated twice at the International Women’s Podcast Awards this year.

    You can find it here, along with the first and third series (which I also edited):

    https://www.twine.net/signin