Julie Etchingham is a newsreader, presenter, and broadcast journalist with over 30 years of experience at the BBC, Sky News, and ITV. She has chaired general election leaders' debates, reported on US Presidential elections, and co-presented major Royal events, including weddings, Jubilees, and funerals. Julie has led live coverage of significant news events, such as the 7/7 bombings and the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami.
Julie began her career at BBC Radio Leicester while still in school and co-presented a student programme at BBC Radio Cambridgeshire during university. After graduating, she joined the BBC as a trainee. Her first presenting role was with Midlands Today, followed by positions on Newsround, Breakfast News, and BBC Breakfast.
In 2002, she joined Sky News, where she presented various shows, including Sky News Today, and occasionally presented Five News. In 2008, she partnered with Sir Trevor McDonald to relaunch News At Ten on ITV, where she remains a newsreader for the flagship programme and also presents the current affairs show Tonight. Since 2015, she has chaired leaders' debates for every general election and co-presented coverage of two Royal Weddings, the Diamond and Platinum Jubilees, and the funeral of HRH Prince Philip. Julie has also appeared as a newsreader in dramas such as The Detectives, Spooks, Chromophobia, and Scott & Bailey.
Julie received the Royal Television Society’s Presenter of the Year award in 2010, becoming the first woman to win it, and she won again in 2016. She was also named London Press Club Broadcast Journalist of the Year in 2016.
In her personal life, Julie is married and has two sons. She serves as President of Women of the Year and Vice-President of Abigail’s Footsteps, a charity focused on stillbirths.
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What topics does Julie Etchingham specialise in?
Julie Etchingham specialises in talking about broadcast journalism, live event coverage, political reporting and more.
What is Julie Etchingham's speaking style like?
Julie Etchingham delivers news with authority and warmth, expertly guiding audiences through significant events. Her extensive experience and engaging presence make her a trusted voice in journalism. __
Does Julie Etchingham offer virtual speaking engagements?
Yes, Julie Etchingham offers virtual speaker bookings for webinars, online conferences, and remote or distributed team engagements.
Book Julie Etchingham as a speaker to gain unparalleled insights from a highly respected TV presenter and journalist with over 28 years of experience. Her expertise in politics, economics, and pivotal media events, combined with her award-winning career, makes her an invaluable resource for any event. Julie's compelling storytelling and advocacy for diversity and women's empowerment will inspire and engage your audience.
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