About Us

David Thomas Media Ltd

David Thomas Media was set up in January 2005. We draw on a network of experienced professionals to carry out our training.

Our stated vision links communication, understanding and quality of life.

We also have a guiding principle which expresses the importance of our clients’ interests.

About David Thomas

David is a highly experienced broadcaster, trainer and manager, with a special interest in communication and organisational skills.

He has trained freelancers and other creative people at the BBC, ITV, Channel 4, as well as the entertainment and theatre unions BECTU, Equity, NUJ and the Musician’s Union.

He also trains other trainers in how to get the best out of remote learning using Zoom and other online tools.

His media training is focussed on charities and NGOs. Clients include Age UK, Mencap, MEND, the Disasters Emergency Committee, the King’s Fund and the Electoral Commission, as well as a range of NGOs at the United Nations.

He has been involved in radio and online production for more than 30 years, mostly with the BBC World Service and local radio. His expertise has taken him all around the world, working with broadcasters from Eastern Europe, the Far East, Africa and the Caribbean.

He has a keen interest in personal development and professional motivation of others, honed through years as a team leader and trainer.

David is a member of the BFI. He is also an Affiliate Member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development.

His interests are film (especially obscure East German movies), music, and travelling the world with his family.

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David helps some trainees with a cash flow exercise
(Photo: © Kate Willoughby)

How to contact us

All the details you need are on the Contact Us page.

We use LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter as much as anything else. Whatever’s easiest for you.

Our Policies

NB: We’ve updated our privacy policy in light of GDPR.

For more on the way we work, see our code of professional practice and our terms and conditions.

You can also download our policy documents below:

Health and Safety Policy (pdf, 1 page)
Equal Opportunities Policy (pdf, 1 page)

Read our cookie policy here.

What our clients say:

Wanted to thank you for all the information and advice during the course, some of the stuff I’ve learned I can implement super quickly and see rewards almost immediately.
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