Jack Murley is often heralded as one of the most notable LGBTQ+ presenters, broadcasters, podcasters, and sports commentators out there. As one of only a select few openly gay men to work in sports broadcasting, he offers a unique perspective on both the media and athletics industries. Dubbed ‘One of the Most Important LGBTQ+ Journalists Working in the UK’, he’s earned the respect of audiences and Olympians alike. In fact, athletes such as Daniel Jervis and Sophie McKinna have trusted Jack to share their coming out stories with his audience, cementing his place as a beloved face in the wider LGBTQ+ community.
Since 2013, Jack has been captivating viewers and listeners of the BBC with his compelling charisma and charm. His start as a presenter for BBC Somerset quickly launched him into the spotlight, with many flocking to hear his distinct commentary on the sporting landscape. In no time at all, his popularity was at an all time high, specifically thanks to his appearances on some of the UK’s biggest sports shows. Whether he’s appearing on Football Focus, Match of the Day, Sunday Morning Live, and BBC News, or addressing the nation on BBC and Virgin radio stations, Jack shares uplifting stories of the frequent overlap of LGBTQ+ spaces and the sporting scene.
Currently, Jack has had the pleasure of presenting powerful conversations with some of the biggest names in LGBTQ+ sport to the audience of his award-winning podcast ‘The Jack Murley Sports Show’. Namely, he’s discussed impactful topics with the likes of Nicola Adams, Clar Balding, Jake Daniels, Gareth Thomas, Nigel Owens, James Child, Jakub Jankto, and over 400 more from across the world. As a result of his mission to amplify the voices of LGBTQ+ athletes, Jack’s been recognised by The Big Issue as the Country’s Biggest Queer Changemakers, The Independent as One of the Most Influential LGBTQ+ People in the Country, and award teams such as the Sports Journalism Awards, QWI Media Awards, British Podcast Awards, and the Football v Homophobia Awards.
No matter the stage, Jack Murley promises to bring every event he attends to life. His fascinating story of being a queer man in a heteronormative space blends seamlessly with his journey toward becoming a renowned broadcaster, cultivating a magical experience that audiences will love.
Jack Murley's official speaking topics are listed below:
- LGBTQ+ experiences in sport, society and the workplace
- The importance of LGBTQ+ visibility and representation in sport, society and the workplace
- LGBTQ+ History Month
- High-performance in sport and the workplace
- Journalism, broadcasting and commentary
Official Feedback for Jack Murley:
"A ground-breaking LGBTQ+ sports broadcast journalist… an expert storyteller within sport and the queer community… garnered a reputation as being a go-to voice on the LGBT+ sporting community, with his work helping to give a voice for a part of the LGBTQ+ world that’s often left without a voice at the table" - The Independent
"Jack’s work isn’t just instrumental in amplifying queer voices in an arena that can still be hostile, but provides hope and inspiration through increasing visibility of LGBTQ+ people in sport” - The Big Issue
"One of the most important LGBTQ+ journalist in the UK"- The Athletic
"One of the best British LGBTQ+ podcasts… Murley is full of celebration and works the beat in style" - The Observer
"An excellent, informative and brilliant guest on LGBTQ+ issues… I’d recommend him to anyone" - Nicky Campbell, BBC Radio 5Live
- 2024 – Launched The Jack Murley Sports Show
- 2024 – Presented LGBTQ+ sport documentaries for Virgin Radio Pride
- 2024 – Became presenter and Programme Controller at Cornwall’s Rewind Radio
- 2024 – Reported for BBC1’s Sunday Morning Live
- 2019 – Fronted community-driven shows on BBC Radio Cornwall
- 2018 – Created the BBC’s award-winning LGBT Sport Podcast
- 2018 – Broke Jake Daniels’ coming out story for BBC Sport
- 2018 – Interviewed Jakub Jankto in his first broadcast appearance post-coming out
- 2018 – Recognised by The Independent as a ground-breaking LGBTQ+ journalist
- 2018 – Praised by The Observer for hosting one of the UK’s best LGBTQ+ podcasts
How to hire Jack Murley
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