Radio and TV journalist Nick Wallis is widely known for covering some of the biggest news stories and scandals of the past few years. Having worked for the likes of the BBC, Channel 5 and ITN, Nick has experienced life at the centre of the broadcasting industry working with some of the biggest media conglomerates. Known for reporting on the Post Office Horizon IT Scandal, Nick has written extensively on the subject authoring Justice Lost in the Post, a special report documenting the story of the scandal.
After graduating with a degree in Literary Theory and Literature, Nick first joined the world of journalism and media as a Broadcast Assistant at Xfm. Working there for a year, Nick built the foundations of his love for broadcasting and the media, working alongside greats such as Stephen Merchant and Ricky Gervais. Nick then moved on to become a reporter, presenter and producer for ITN and BskyB. With these firms, Nick had his first experience of presenting, taking the position as the weekend presenter for Channel 5 News and as a reporter for ITV London.
In 2001, Nick first joined the BBC as a Broadcast Journalist working for the teams of BBC Oxford, BBC Three and BBC Radio 1. He then progressed to become a reporter, presenter and producer for the BBC, presenting various radio shows such as Weekend Breakfast, Nolan and Bacon and Up All Night. Other roles with the BBC followed, including becoming the breakfast show presenter for BBC Surrey, Output Editor for Newsbeat and a Producer for BBC Panorama. Nick also began writing at this time, taking on the role of a columnist and feature writer for Surrey Life.
Nick then joined Channel 5 as a presenter in 2013, before going back to the BBC to become a Saturday Breakfast Show Reporter and Investigative Report for Inside Out South. He has also taken on the role of being a regular reporter for BBC’s The One Show, working alongside stars such as Matt Baker. ITN have also been fortunate to host Nick’s journalistic talents, after he joined them in 2013 to become a freelance reporter for London Tonight. During his time with ITN, Nick was fortunate to interview a host of high-profile individuals including the likes of Michael Gove, Jeremy Corbyn and Boris Johnson.
Now, Nick commits his time to be a freelance reporter dedicating his research into the Post Office Scandal and running the Post Office Trial website. He has attended some of the biggest journalistic cases of recent times, such including live reporting from the Johnny Depp Libel Trial and the horrific Grenfell Tower fire. As a journalist Nick’s knowledge knows no bounds, having previously reported on issues from banking scandals and drug smuggling to corporate tax avoidance and immigration enforcement. He has also been the face of several crime series, broadcast on channels such as Channel 5 and Spike TV. Nick is also highly sought to appear at a range of corporate events, with his history of dealing with crowds and speaking as a journalist favouring him as a speaker. Confident when commanding a crowd, Nick is a perfect choice as a facilitator for a range of corporate events.
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"We work with senior people in large businesses so it’s vital our team are professional, efficient, responsive, reliable and can manage clients' expectations while delivering the best service possible. Nick possesses all these qualities. He is great to work with and in particular his business interviewing abilities are highly skilled reflecting his friendly and intelligent personality, essential to relax interviewees and produce the best content." - Russell Pockett, Production Director, Brand Conversation.
"We hold a number of events throughout the year, many of which are prestigious black tie events. We are all too aware of how important it is to have a speaker who is not only engaging, charismatic and professional but is also able to create an atmosphere and maintain it. We hired Nick Wallis for some of our regional business awards and he was all of the above. Not only did the audience love him but he knew exactly how to keep everything going, moving things along when needed, giving people time when needed, he was an absolute pleasure and professional to work with. I felt completely relaxed leaving Nick to run the stage and would not hesitate to use him again in future." - Susie Marshall, Johnston Press South Events.
"Nick is a joy to work with and can self produce with just the shortest of briefings. We always know that he'll deliver just what we need - concise, witty, relevant reports and insightful interviews with just the right people. Nick is a real asset to the team and we're always glad to work with him." - Georgina Hall, Sony Radio Academy Awards Secretariat.
"It was with some trepidation I viewed our Democracy Day. Traditionally six schools send a group of 15-16 year olds for a Q+A session in the style of Question Time. The host must empathise with the pupils and be authoritative and focused with the panel. My fears were groundless as Nick Wallis took charge instantly. The mention of his work on Radio 1 had the students’ attention which he kept for whole session. The panel were given just enough time to make their points but allowed no deviation. We would certainly use him again if he is available – and I have learned a great way to warm up an audience!" - Cllr Richard Mantle, Mayor of Reigate and Banstead.
"Nick was an entertaining and effective host who spent time mastering the brief and understanding the topics under discussion. I would have no hesitation in recommending him as an MC and facilitator for any corporate event." - Trevor Dann. Director, The Radio Academy.
