New Director of Industry Partnerships and Careers appointed at Global Academy

Global has appointed Shahlaa Tahira as the new Director of Industry Partnerships and Careers at the Global Academy.

Shahlaa started her broadcasting career at CapitalXtra in 2012 and says she is happy to be back at the company.

She told RadioToday: “Taking this position at the Global Academy is an extremely exciting opportunity.

“I have spent the last 12 years producing content for young hard to reach audiences and knowing that I am their bridge into the media industry fills me with joy.

“These 14-19 year olds are extremely talented and I can’t wait for the industry to see what they bring to the table.”

Her Executive Producer credits include BBC Pop, Global and Bauer, plus branded content such as Primark, Pampers, 4 Music, The Roundhouse, Reprezent, Rinse FM and more.

After co-hosting BBC Radio 1Xtra Talks a few years ago, she released season three of Badass Mums the Podcast (23) and is in pre production for Season 4 of ‘Love Yours, An Experimental Podcast’ which just received an international commission from India’s KuKu FM.

Shahlaa is also a qualified (PGCE) Media Teacher and often runs Seminars, Workshops and appears on Panels.