Sophie Wheeldon
Specialist Areas: Media & Journalism, News Presenters & Correspondents, International Affairs & Geopolitics, Celebrities
Sophie Wheeldon's work as a dynamic Celebrity Content Creator and PR & Outreach Executive at Champions Speakers involves expertly enhancing celebrity profiles and promoting their expertise. Sophie pursued a BA in Multimedia Journalism at the University of Bournemouth, graduating with the highest first-class honours degree in her academic year. At the University of Bournemouth, Sophie wrote for BUzz - Bournemouth's news hub. Sophie has developed a robust skill set, including producing guest posts, interviews and infographics for Champions Speakers. Her academic and professional experiences have enabled her to specialise in areas like event planning, entertainment, leadership and wellbeing.
Sophie’s journey in media has also taken her in front of the camera and behind the microphone, having presented for BBC East Midlands Today and BBC Radio Solent. Now, Sophie is a Broadcast Journalist and Planning Journalist for BBC News, trusted to bring the biggest news bulletins to the attention of the public on the BBC's East Midlands breakfast, lunchtime and evening news programmes.
"Sophie is a brilliant journalist, content creator and social media expert who is an absolute pleasure to work with. Sophie's impressive people skills allow her to get her guests to relax and open up during interviews... a super smart, driven and humble professional who is an absolute asset to any organisation." - Perrine Farque
Her work reflects her admiration for top news presenters such as Emily Maitlis, Naga Munchetty, Fiona Bruce, Victoria Derbyshire and Alastair Stewart, whose styles likely influence her approach to journalism and presentation. Sophie's interests extend into international affairs and geopolitics, which she deftly integrates into her content, appealing to a well-informed audience - having also authored articles for the BBC, Growth Business, Small Business and Pink News.
"She creates meaningful and engaging content with unwavering enthusiasm and obvious passion" - Sam Ruddock
Outside her coursework and professional duties, Sophie dedicates time to writing, contributing to bridal magazines and sharing personal insights on platforms like Medium. Her balance of content creation and personal interests like sports exemplifies her multifaceted approach to life and work. With a knack for building relationships with public figures, Sophie Wheeldon is making significant strides in multimedia journalism and celebrity management.
