London based news presenter, Bill Dod has been at the forefront of reporting on current affairs for more than 30 years. The recognisable face of RT UK News has established a reputation for his no-nonsense approach to interviews, with such high-profile figures as politicians, ensuring he gains the facts from his interviewees. Having appeared on numerous news outlets, and specialist programmes, Bill has become a sought-after event facilitator, working with international clients to ensure their events run smoothly. Armed with the first-hand experience of keeping to a strict schedule, at conferences, Bill expertly steers the day to ensure it is informative and timely, making him a safe pair of hands for event organisers.
Best recognised for his role as a News Presenter for RT UK, Bill has worked with the broadcaster since 2007, as one of their expert news anchors. Whilst he is based in the London studio, Bill’s career has seen him travel to attend events internationally, reporting on news events live from the action. One of his most prominent moments was covering President Obama’s visit to Moscow which saw him host 12 hours of live news without the support of a teleprompt. Currently, Bill is most often seen on the 7 pm prime time news which he fronts for four hours daily, regularly interviewing experts, politicians, lobbyists.
A qualified teacher, Bill decided to pursue a career in journalism following his degree in education. His first position was as a presenter for BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, which allowed him to identify his natural abilities for communication, particularly of challenging subjects. He later went on to forge an impressive early career at BBC Essex as a Breakfast News Presenter, and Anglia TV covering regional news. Before joining RT UK, Bill spent three years as the on-location presenter for Sky Travel, a position which saw him before a respected international reporter.
For such an impressive and extensive career, Bill has been the recipient of numerous awards, including the Best International News Award for his coverage of the meteorite crash in Russia and nominated for the 2010 Emmy Award for News & Current Affairs. An award-winning journalist, Bill is called on for his expertise at events, able to lead the day as a trusted facilitator.
How to hire Bill Dod
Contact the Champions Speakers agency to provisionally enquire about Bill Dod for your event today. Simply call a booking agent on 0207 1010 553 or email us at [email protected] for more information.
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