Annie Othen is a journalist and broadcaster. She began working in commercial radio in 1983, later joining the BBC in 1993 where she has presented both national and local radio shows.[1][2] Annie has presented the mid-morning show on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.[3] In 2011 she was nominated for a Gillard radio award[4] and again in 2013.[5]
Annie Othen | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ann Rosella Othen Hornchurch, Essex, England |
| Occupation | Broadcaster and journalist |
| Nationality | British |
Education edit
Blackdown High School, Leamington Spa.
Othen gained an honours degree at the University of Warwick in Sociology. Post-graduate studies in Education and associate degree in dance (IDTA).
Early career edit
Othen started off in press and Public relations for Aga and Rangemaster. In an interview given in 2007 [6] she explained how she got her first job in radio. Annie joined Mercia Sound in 1983[7] where she presented the late night show and afternoon shows. After Mercia she worked for a large number of commercial radio stations including launching Xtra Am,[8] Heart FM, and Jazz FM.
TV career edit
Othen was an integral part of the launch team for the first Cable TV in the Midlands, Coventry Cable TV.[citation needed] Television reporting includes BBC Midlands Today.
Later career edit
Othen joined the BBC in 1993, joining BBC WM at Pebble Mill.[9] In 1998 and 1999 she broadcast on BBC Radio 2 presenting late night and early morning shows and has been a contributor to Radio 4.[10][11] With a keen interest in political journalism, notable interviews have made national headlines including the then Home Secretary Jack Straw[12] and Prime Minister David Cameron. She presented the Annie Othen Show on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire broadcasting weekday mornings.[13] Prior to that, she presented the Breakfast Show for six years. In 2011, Annie won a Bronze Gillard award for 'best mid-morning show'[14] and in 2013 was a recipient of a Gold Gillard for radio Impact category.[15] Othen remains a guest presenter on BBC Coventry and Warwickshire.[16]
Othen regularly hosts the annual 'Carols at Warwick Castle' event.[17]
Other work edit
Othen was lecturer in Radio Production and Journalism at Coventry University for a number of years. In March 2012, she presented a Journalism Masterclass.[18] She has also been guest lecturer at University of Warwick and lecturer in Radio Production and Presentation at Warwickshire College for sixteen years.
Othen also trained as a dancer and coached a team to the finals of BBC Come Dancing. She once performed for Omar Sharif[19]
References edit
- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".
- ^ "'Son shine' in new job. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Annie Othen".
- ^ "BBC local radio award nominations out". 15 September 2011.
- ^ "Ariel - Radio Humberside wins station of the year at Gillards". Archived from the original on 17 January 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Ed Lowe: Annie othen interview mid morning presenter BBC Coventry & Worwixkshire". 30 May 2007.
- ^ "KPS.ORG.UK Mercia Sound Presenter - Annie Othen". Archived from the original on 12 February 2009. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "XTRA AM - Classic Hit Radio 1152 & 1359". Archived from the original on 11 September 2010. Retrieved 7 September 2010.
- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".
- ^ "'Son shine' in new job. - Free Online Library".
- ^ "Ed Lowe: Annie othen interview mid morning presenter BBC Coventry & Worwixkshire". 30 May 2007.
- ^ HighBeam
- ^ "BBC Radio Oxford - Annie Othen".
- ^ "Ariel - Newcastle triumphs at Gillard awards". Archived from the original on 2 August 2012. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Ariel - Radio Humberside wins station of the year at Gillards". Archived from the original on 17 January 2015. Retrieved 20 December 2019.
- ^ "Radio host Annie Othen leaves BBC tomorrow". 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Carols at Warwick Castle - Annie Othen". Archived from the original on 31 December 2011. Retrieved 16 April 2012.
- ^ "The Mada Java University's Podcast".
- ^ "Meet presenter Annie Othen".