Samantha Johnson is a television presenter, best known for her work as an international sports anchor. Having worked for the likes of TRT World, Sky and BeIN Media Group, Samantha is an expert host and is now regularly chosen as a host for a range of public and corporate events. Her time on television has seen her present countless programmes and many prominent sporting events. As well as hosting events, Samantha is also booked to speak on topics such as the leisure industry, female equality, diversity and inclusion.
Widely known for her time spent on television, Samantha is best known in her role as an International Sports Anchor for TRT World. She has also been a sports presenter for the likes of Sky Sports News, ARISE News and BeIN Media Group. Becoming a favourite in the presenting world, Samantha is also remembered for presenting Beyond The Game and has appeared in the UEFA documentary Outraged. Having spent a decade presenting, Samantha is now a popular choice as a host for corporate events and as a speaker sharing her expertise in specialist subjects.
Samantha first began her journey in presenting as a freelance presenter for Coral. Finding her feet in the world of journalism and presenting, Samantha then went on to become a presenter for Chelsea Football Club and a Sports Presenter for BeIN Media Group. Soon becoming a popular face on TV, Samantha has also shared her talents with radio when she acted as a presenter and Co-Producer for Colourful Radio, presenting The Midweek Sports Show. Most recently, in 2022, Samantha had the prestigious role of co-hosting the 2022 World Cup Draw, which was watched by millions of TV viewers worldwide. She has also formerly been the host of the FIFA 2022 World Cup European and Intercontinental Play-Off Draws, 2022 World Club Cup Draw, 2020 Tokyo Olympic Football Draw and the 2021 Futsal World Cup Draw.
Her talents have also been seen on the screens of Sky, having previously worked as a Broadcast Journalist and Online Presenter for Sky. She has also been a Broadcaster for News Corp, a Sports Anchor and Producer for ARISE News and a Freelance Writer for Turkish Airlines. Throughout her time as an international anchor, Samantha has presented many prominent events, including the likes of the 2020 Turkish Grand Prix. She has also been fortunate to interview a variety of Paralympians, Olympians, rugby players, football players and Formula One drivers throughout her career. Her commitments to the media are frequently recognised, such as when she was named as one of the Top 20 Most Influential People Under 40 in the PowerList.
Outside her work as a presenter, Samantha is also regularly booked as a speaker and host for corporate events. She has previously been invited to chair and speak in panels for Etihad, Wembley Stadium and the House of Commons and has worked on events with Arsenal Vice-Chairman David Dein and the Aston Villa Women Sporting Director Eniola Aluko. Her interviews of individuals such as Claudio Ranieri and Pierre Webo have been internationally covered by Fox Sports, The Guardian and The Telegraph to name but a few. Aspiring to give back and inspire the next generation, Samantha works as a mentor and speaks on a variety of topics including diversity, inclusion and female equality. She has formerly worked with the United Nations, and is an accomplished speaker for Black History Month and events promoting diversity and inclusion. A seasoned presenter who has spent many years in front of large crowds, Samantha is the perfect choice for a range of corporate and public events.
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When booked for corporate events, Samantha is known to cover the following topics:
- Sport
- The Leisure Industry
- Women & Equality
- Women's Health
- Wellness & Mental Health
- Diversity & Inclusion
Samantha is regularly booked to engage audiences at in-person events, read her latest feedback below.
"It gives me great pleasure to write this testimonial for Samantha Johnson. I have known her for many years and seen her career at TRT develop. She is an accomplished and professional presenter and interviewer with charm and good knowledge of her subject matter. She hosted a virtual presentation of mine to the Bilgi University in Istanbul and made my job easy"- David Dein MBE, Ambassador for the FA and Premier League
"Samantha was an exceptional host for the launch event of my first book ‘They Don’t Teach This’. I was so grateful to Samantha for how well researched, diligent, informed and caring she was about my work, which meant the Q&A element of the event was so powerful. Sam is an excellent interviewer, her questions have always challenged me to go beyond the conventional cliche and be true and authentic to who I am, which then allows the viewer to learn something. Her passion for sport, travel and life is a pleasure to be around"- Eniola Aluko, Former Chelsea and Juventus Forward and England International. Aston Villa Women Sporting Director
"Samantha is a wonderful host. She was very professional, her questions were to the point which gave me the feeling that she was well prepared in advance. Her enthusiasm in knowing about Global Wellness Day and knowledge on the Wellness industry as a whole, really kept the viewers engaged"- Belgin Askoy, Founder of Global Wellness Day
"Samantha is an engaging personality with a wonderful ability to tell stories based on her experiences - an invaluable asset in a broadcaster! She engages the viewer while her friendliness and warmth create a great relationship with her audience. She’s covered many important sporting events, watched real-life drama unfold and met some of the most important personalities in the world of sport. All of this experience has given her a rich background to draw upon and bring to any event in which she is participating. Finally, the skills she utilises in a live studio setting, with multiple cameras and guests are exactly the skills she uses to successfully host or moderate conferences and debates"- Adnan Nawaz, News Anchor
