Julie Etchingham

One of the most recognisable faces in British broadcasting, Julie Etchingham has been at the forefront of news reporting for more than 28 years. From the BBC to ITV and Sky News, Julie’s career spans every major outlet and has seen her become an authority in the media. Having covered internationally watched events, such as royal occasions, Julie is renowned for her factual and reliable reporting. At events, Julie is sought after as a facilitator drawing on her time keeping and process driven work as a journalist and is requested for keynote talks on her extensive career, a truly experienced addition for any event.

Best known for her roles at ITV, Julie is currently a newsreader for the channel, a position she has held since 2008. For the past 13 years, Julie has fronted the flagship news bulletin, the ITV News at 10 and is an accomplished anchor for ITV Tonight and Explore. With proven experience across long form and breaking news, Julie is revered in the industry for such versatile and dynamic reporting. Respected as an expert on British politics, Julie has moderated every election debate since 2015 and referendum debates, including Scottish Independence and Brexit. As a speaker, Julie expands on her knowledge of politics, economics, and pivotal events in the media.

Prior to joining ITV, Julie began her journalism career at the BBC, featuring on several local programmes including Midlands Today, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Leicester. From here she landed her first national role, as a news anchor for Sky News. From the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami to the 7/7 London attacks, in which she spent 7 hours live on air, Julie has been at the forefront of some of the most high-profile media events in recent years. Equally proficient as an interviewer, Julie has sat across from Prime Ministers, Presidents, and public figures.

For her impressive career, Julie has been twice been awarded the Presenter of the Year accolade by the Royal Television Society in 2010 and 2016, she was the first woman to receive the award. Additionally, Julie was named ‘Broadcast Journalist of the Year’ by the London Press Club. With such a prominent public profile, Julie uses her platform to empower other women, through her role as the President of the ‘Women of the Year’ lunch and awards where she advocates for greater diversity and younger representation. An experienced speaker, Julie provides insights into her career during talks and offers advice for women entering the industry.