After starting her career in local radio, Heidi Dawson worked as a journalist on BBC Radio 4’s World At One and PM news programmes. Moving to BBC Radio 5 Live to produce the Breakfast and Daytime shows, Heidi also worked oversees in Israel, Iraq, at World Cups and Olympic Games. In 2013 Heidi moved into the station management team and is now 5 Live’s Managing Editor. Heidi is also Chair of the BBC North Diversity Action Group.