Dean Young

• Owner - Rustle Podcasts. Podcast Production.
• Studio Stories Podcast : Established initial concept and development. Research, script writing, guest scheduling and recording, edit, sound design, production, publishing.
• Studio Stories is an awards winning podcast that delves into the creation of some of New Zealand's most acclaimed albums. Through interviews with artists, producers and engineers, Studio Stories explores inspiration, frustration, elation and the power of the musical creative process. A winner of 4 golds and one silver at the 2023 NZ Podcast Awards.
• www.studiostoriespodcast.com

• Contract position, performing Podcast production/editing for Mediaworks' digital platform "Rova".
• Full edit for Episodes 6-12 for season 2 of the acclaimed "Aotearoa Hip Hop" Podcast.
• Imaging for multiple "Music +"channels. Complete imaging packages for new shows including "Duncan Garner Editor In Chief" and "The Polly Podcast Network".
• Referee - Richie Culph: Head of Digital Audio, Rova and Podcasts. +6421970173 richieculph@mediaworks.co.nz

Lawn mowing, Hedge/small tree trimming, gardening.

Starting with 0 clients in February 2022, I built this Whangarei-based franchise into a profitable business inside 12 months with a peak of 100 regular clients in December that year.

Along with a lot of hard work, I believe the secret to the success of the business lies in regular, personable communication with clients.

Podcast Editor for Today FM's Podcast "The Core". A news and current affairs podcast that offered a deep dive into some of the most pressing issues of the day.

Network Imaging, Trailer/Credit Production, Audio Post Production, radio documentary writing/Production.

• Collaborated closely with The Breeze Team to help achieve the best results in the network's history. Number 1 Music Station in New Zealand 3 years running. [Source: GFK Radio Audience Measurement]
• New Zealand Radio Awards Finalist - Best Station Imaging - The Sound.
• Worked closely with The Sound team to create sound design and audio mix on the "Riffing With..." series.
• Wrote and produced several radio documentary specials for The Sound.

Network Imaging, Script writing, Trailer/Credit Production and management across the network.

• Worked closely with The AM Show Executive Producer on establishing the show theme and overall sound upon it's launch.

Hosted Network Drive Show with Joe Cotton for 1 year fixed term assisting the Radio Station though a difficult transitory period.

Producer of all George FM Commercial Production for 6 month term before secondment to More FM Drive Role in January, 2013.

• Writer/Composer/Producer. Established over 100 production music titles spanning several genres for use in radio, TV and film.
• Studied multiple genres to boost overall range of musical styles in the library
• Customised music to suit varied tones and moods of radio trailers
• Composed Top of Hour Package for The Sound News Sport and Weather.
• Https://songbroker.nz/dean-young

• 2008-2010: Breakfast Anchor - The Morning Pirates. Anchored a lively improvisational radio show with Willy De Witt and Dean Butler. Sketch production, voice acting script writing. Promo production.
• Finalist: New Zealand Radio Awards - 2010
• 2010 - 2012: Breakfast Anchor/Producer. Established the first new Hauraki Breakfast Radio show in 14 years.”Nick, Deano and Mel”. Anchor, show production, script writing.

• - NEW ZEALAND RADIO TRAINING SCHOOL Tutor/Coach/Mentor
• - VIVA/EASY MIX 98.2 AUCKLAND/NETWORK Breakfast Anchor
• - GALAXY 102, MANCHESTER/UNITED KINGDOM Breakfast Producer
• - PIRANHA TALENT AGENCY, AUCKLAND Voice over Artist, April 2002 – Present day
• - CLASSIC HITS 97.4 AUCKLAND/NETWORK Night Host
• - CLASSIC HITS 97.4 AUCKLAND/NETWORK Drive cover/Weekend announcer, Breakfast contributor.
• - THE ROCK FM NETWORK, AUCKLAND: Weekend/cover announcer
• - 93.4 COASTLINE FM, TAURANGA: Breakfast Co-Host
• - RADIO HAURAKI, AUCKLAND: Breakfast Anchor
• - CLASSIC ROCK 98.3FM ROTORUA/HAWKES BAY: Breakfast Personality
• - ROCK 99FM, AND CLASSIC HITS 97FM, ROTORUA: Breakfast Personality/Producer, Night Announcer, Copywriter, Recording Engineer
• - 99 URBAN FM / HOT 99FM, ROTORUA: Announcer, Breakfast, Mornings, Afternoons