Victoria Easton Riley named Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland

Victoria Easton Riley has been appointed as the new Head of Audio and Events at BBC Scotland.

She joins from Bauer Media where she is currently Director of Content for Scotland and Northern Ireland.

In her new role, Victoria will lead the editorial direction of BBC Radio Scotland’s programming and commissioning, as well as oversee key production areas including speech, music, entertainment, and events.

She will also be responsible for the digital development of BBC Scotland’s audio services as the broadcaster continues to expand on-demand, visual and format innovation. She will join the BBC Scotland Executive Team.

Hayley Valentine, Director of BBC Scotland, said: “Victoria has an outstanding track record as both a content producer and senior leader in radio and I’m delighted that she’ll be bringing her skills, ideas, and drive to this role.

“It’s a key position as we continue to evolve our audio services and build on our strategy of bringing the broadest range of cultural content from around Scotland to our audiences.

“She’s a brilliant creative leader with a deep understanding of the sector, a laser focus on audiences and engagement and a commitment to supporting career development.”

Victoria began her radio career at the BBC and has held production roles at Radio 1 and 1Xtra, including work on the Radio 1 Breakfast Show with Nick Grimshaw, The Official Chart, and programmes hosted by Fearne Cotton and Scott Mills.

She was also previously Station Sound Producer and Breakfast Show Producer for Real Radio Scotland, then Senior Producer for GMG’s radio stations in Scotland.

Since joining Bauer in 2019, she has led content strategy and growth across stations including Clyde 1 and Forth 1.

She is a Trustee of The Radio Academy and was awarded a Fellowship in 2022. A strong advocate for gender equality, she previously led Bauer’s Women in Programming initiative.

Speaking about her new role, Victoria said: “It’s been a privilege to work with some brilliant people and brands during my time at Bauer, but I’m absolutely thrilled to be returning to the BBC.

“It’s an incredible opportunity to help shape the future of audio in Scotland and work with teams who share my passion for creating bold, distinctive content.”