Reece Parkinson is a highly versatile British broadcaster and speaker, recognised for his work across multiple platforms, including radio, television, and online. Known for his dynamic and engaging style, Reece is best known for hosting ‘Jaguars UK Weekly’ on Sky Sports NFL, a role that highlights his sports expertise and natural ability to connect with audiences. His biggest achievement to date is balancing his successful media career with his personal journey of managing type 1 diabetes, which he openly discusses to inspire others.
Reece's early career began at the grassroots level, honing his broadcasting skills at Reprezent Radio, before moving to the prestigious BBC Radio 1Xtra. There, he quickly rose through the ranks, becoming the host of the Drivetime Show, one of the station’s flagship programmes. His versatility as a presenter allowed him to cover major events like the Wireless Festival and Reading & Leeds, cementing his reputation as a leading voice in UK broadcasting.
Reece has achieved significant milestones throughout his career. His transition into sports television saw him take the role of host for ‘Jaguars UK Weekly’, providing in-depth NFL coverage to a UK audience. He has also produced and starred in the BBC documentary ‘How Not to Run 55 Miles’, which chronicled his preparation for a gruelling ultra-marathon while adjusting to life with type 1 diabetes. This documentary, along with its sequel ‘How to Run 55 Miles’, showcased his resilience and determination. In 2023, he joined Vertex Pharmaceuticals' communications team, leveraging his public profile to advocate for innovation in life sciences.
People should hire Reece Parkinson for his unique ability to blend personal experiences with professional expertise. He speaks passionately about overcoming personal challenges, particularly regarding health and fitness, and the importance of innovation in technology and life sciences. Additionally, his sports broadcasting background offers engaging insights into how sports can influence culture. Reece is an ideal speaker for organisations looking to inspire audiences through real-life stories of resilience, personal growth, and the intersection of sports and technology.
How to hire Reece Parkinson
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Reece Parkinson's official speaker topics are listed below:
- Overcoming personal challenges with type 1 diabetes
- Innovation in technology and life sciences
- The influence of sports on culture
- Health, fitness, and ultra-running
- Media and broadcasting trends
- 2023 – Joined Vertex Pharmaceuticals in the communications team.
- 2022 – Became the host of 'Jaguars UK Weekly', Sky Sports NFL.
- 2020 – Produced and starred in BBC documentary 'How Not to Run 55 Miles'
- 2020 – Appointed host of BBC Radio 1Xtra Drivetime Show
- 2019 – Presenter for major events like Wireless Festival and Reading & Leeds
