Hi, I'm Andy Jaye, a strategic communications and media leader with more than 30 years shaping high-impact storytelling and executive messaging across broadcast, sport, and global brands. I've built and led large, cross-disciplinary teams, helped launch major national formats, and crafted audience narratives that connect with viewers, partners and stakeholders around powerful ideas.

Andy Jaye

Hi, I'm Andy Jaye, a strategic communications and media leader with more than 30 years shaping high-impact storytelling and executive messaging across broadcast, sport, and global brands. I've built and led large, cross-disciplinary teams, helped launch major national formats, and crafted audience narratives that connect with viewers, partners and stakeholders around powerful ideas.

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Hi, I’m Andy Jaye, a strategic communications and media leader with more than 30 years shaping high-impact storytelling and executive messaging across broadcast, sport, and global brands.

I’ve built and led large, cross-disciplinary teams, helped launch major national formats, and crafted audience narratives that connect with viewers, partners and stakeholders around powerful ideas.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Host & Exec Producer at Adopted Geordies
January 1, 2025 - Present
Host and executive producer for the 2025 Adopted Geordies project with Rob Lee and Ryan Taylor
Chief Creative Officer at The Benched Collective
January 1, 2025 - Present
Chief Creative Officer for a youth empowerment project with National Lottery & Picturehouse
Presenter at ITV
October 7, 2000 - January 23, 2015
Host of numerous shows for ITV including stints with CiTV, the ITV Sport Channel, ITV2 continuity host, Record of The Year, FIA Formula E live, Silverstone Classic, The Real, DES, and The Hack.
Presenter and Executive Producer at BBC
September 16, 2021 - Present
Award winning host of IN THE STUDIO for the BBC World Service
Presenter at Channel 4
May 5, 2010 - May 5, 2021
Host of all Channel 4 motorsport including British GT, F3, Mini Challenge, Ginetta, WEC, British Rallycross and more.
Presenter at Eurosport
May 10, 2013 - July 9, 2017
Host of Speedway GP and World Cup action
Executive Producer at ITV
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2006
Part of the founding launch teams behind two major UK television channels. Core launch team member for ITV2 and the ITV Sport Channel; Executive produced entertainment and sports programming; Helped shape channel identity, programming strategy and audience positioning.
Executive Producer & Interim Head of Entertainment Development at BBC
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2008
Senior leadership role within the BBC’s entertainment division. Led the Entertainment Development department during a leadership transition; Managed a 35+ person creative team across development and production; Oversaw creation and development of major national broadcast formats; Presented strategic proposals to commissioning executives and senior BBC leadership.
Host & Executive Producer at Sky Sports
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2014
Fronted and produced sports programming across Sky Sports platforms. Hosted and executive produced programming linked to UEFA Champions League and Premier League coverage; Presented the digital football programme The Paper Round; Worked alongside leading football talent, journalists and rights holders.
Executive Producer / Series Producer / Host at Independent Production & Brand Clients
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2018
Delivered entertainment, sport and branded content projects. Worked with Yamaha, Nintendo, Porsche and Aston Martin, alongside production companies including Shine, Endemol, Fremantle and Warner Bros. Roles included executive producer, series producer and on-screen hosting.
Creative Consultant / Director at Imagination
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2025
Led creative development for multinational brand campaigns; Presented strategic narrative frameworks to senior client leadership; Directed creative teams across film, digital and live brand experiences.
Executive Producer & Broadcaster at BBC
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2022
Returned to the BBC to create and present broadcast programming. Executive producer and presenter of In The Studio; Developed and delivered award-winning broadcast content; Distributed programming to international audiences.
Creative Director at APE Media
January 1, 2022 - Present
Strategic advisor and creative lead for the social impact media organisation and projects linked to The Benched Collective. Lead creative development on major projects funded by The National Lottery; Oversee partnerships with organisations including Picturehouse Cinemas; Provide strategic communications and narrative development support.
Creative Partner at Pitch Direct
January 1, 2022 - Present
Consultant creative partner supporting brand storytelling and content strategy for commercial clients.
Founding Partner & Executive Producer at Adopted Geordies
January 1, 2024 - Present
Cocreator of a fast-growing football media brand and podcast platform. Built the brand from concept to commercially active platform; Develop live shows, sponsorship partnerships and editorial strategy; Host and executive produce content for a global football audience.

Education

BA (Hons) Drama & Theatre Arts at University of Birmingham
January 11, 2030 - April 29, 2026

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Telecommunications