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Linked under Journalists, Presenters in UK - England/Wales.
Very experienced showbiz journalist, presenter and commentator specialising in film and TV with over 17 years experience; Relatable, witty, confident, passionate and outgoing.

Credits: The Sun (MM), Heart 106.2 / Heart Network (MM), Capital Radio (MM).
Contact: [send email]  [view map]   Tel: 07866 472 942

SIMON THOMPSON
LONDON

EMPLOYMENT

10/06 - NOW     Showbiz Editor / Presenter – Heart 106.2 and Heart Network
                        Interview talent and present weekly showbiz feature across the Heart network, the UK’s largest commercial radio brand. Research and present filmed interviews.
                        Attend preview screenings and junkets. Write and broadcast film and DVD reviews. Secure exclusives, research, write and launch content. Develop external  relationships.

12/05 - 10/06    Senior Editor (Film & Music) – Bang Showbiz (International Agency)
                       Attend preview screenings, junkets and launches. Interview celebrities, secure exclusive stories, research, write, sub and launch content.

05/05 - 11/05    Entertainment Journalist / Film Critic – The Sun Online
                       Attended preview screenings, junkets and launches. Interviewed celebrities, secured exclusive stories, researched, wrote and oversaw online content.

01/03 - 05/05    Senior Journalist (News & Entertainment) – Capital Radio Network/GCap
                        Researched, wrote and voiced news and entertainment packages for the network. Attended preview screenings, junkets, launches and interviewed celebrities.

                            Morning Editor (News & Entertainment) – Capital FM
                        Wrote and produced news and entertainment bulletins for the award winning Chris Tarrant Breakfast Show.

02/01 - 12/02     Senior Journalist/Duty Editor (News & Entertainment) - Virgin Radio, Kiss FM, Jazz FM, Magic
                        Wrote and read bulletins, acted as duty editor.

                             Producer - The Late Show - Virgin Radio
                        Responsible for show content, celebrity interviews, organised coverage of The Brits and The Grammys

03/99 - 02/01     Editor (News & Entertainment) - The Wave, Swansea Sound, Valleys Radio
             
03/97 - 03/99     Morning Editor/Deputy Editor - SGR FM and Classic Gold Amber

03/96 - 03/97     Duty Editor, SGR Colchester/SGR FM

05/94 - 02/94     Journalist, Swansea Sound

EDUCATION

1992 - 1994         BTEC National Diploma in Media and Communications, Swansea College
                            Pass with Distinction

1985 -1992         Olchfa Comprehensive, Swansea
                          10 GCSEs

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