I’m Emma May Jones, a passionate presenter, journalist and performer who thrives on telling stories that connect and inspire. As a freelance newsreader, journalist and reporter for BBC West Country, I cover Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, bringing local stories to life with authenticity and energy. In 2025, I co-presented the Child of Wales Awards alongside Gethin Jones, leading red carpet interviews and sharing the stage with stars like Ruth Jones and Melanie Walters. I’ve also created hard-hitting documentaries including “A Second Away from Death: Gang Violence on the Streets of Bristol” and “Disappeared: The Last Walk of Jack O’Sullivan.” Away from the newsroom, I performed in Les Misérables at the 2025 Royal Variety Show, reflecting my lifelong love of performance and live storytelling.

Emma May Jones

I’m Emma May Jones, a passionate presenter, journalist and performer who thrives on telling stories that connect and inspire. As a freelance newsreader, journalist and reporter for BBC West Country, I cover Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, bringing local stories to life with authenticity and energy. In 2025, I co-presented the Child of Wales Awards alongside Gethin Jones, leading red carpet interviews and sharing the stage with stars like Ruth Jones and Melanie Walters. I’ve also created hard-hitting documentaries including “A Second Away from Death: Gang Violence on the Streets of Bristol” and “Disappeared: The Last Walk of Jack O’Sullivan.” Away from the newsroom, I performed in Les Misérables at the 2025 Royal Variety Show, reflecting my lifelong love of performance and live storytelling.

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I’m Emma May Jones, a passionate presenter, journalist and performer who thrives on telling stories that connect and inspire. As a freelance newsreader, journalist and reporter for BBC West Country, I cover Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire, bringing local stories to life with authenticity and energy. In 2025, I co-presented the Child of Wales Awards alongside Gethin Jones, leading red carpet interviews and sharing the stage with stars like Ruth Jones and Melanie Walters. I’ve also created hard-hitting documentaries including “A Second Away from Death: Gang Violence on the Streets of Bristol” and “Disappeared: The Last Walk of Jack O’Sullivan.” Away from the newsroom, I performed in Les Misérables at the 2025 Royal Variety Show, reflecting my lifelong love of performance and live storytelling.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Local Television Multi-Media Journalist
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Research, source, edit, produce and present news packages across multiple platforms.
Bristol World Journalist at Bristol World
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Report Bristol-region news stories for online articles.
National World Journalist at National World
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Report national news stories for their online platforms, including social media.
Documentary Maker at Shots TV
February 1, 2025 - February 1, 2025
Worked on a true crime documentary 'A second way from death: Gang violence on the streets of Bristol'.
Corporate Presenter at Applied Cytometry
January 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Corporate presenting and publicity work.
Stage Performer at Les Misérables at Bristol Hippodrome
August 1, 2025 - August 1, 2025
Let the People Sing in Les Misérables; theatre performance experience.
Volunteer at The Southmead Project
April 1, 2024 - November 12, 2025
Volunteer supporting community outreach and services.
Multimedia Journalist at Bristol World
September 1, 2025 - September 1, 2025
Researched, sourced, edited, produced and presented news packages across multiple platforms.
Documentary Maker at National World
May 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Contributed to a National World documentary project on gang violence; development and filmmaking activities.
Performer at The Royal Variety Show
November 30, 2025 - November 30, 2025
Performer in Les Miserables during the closing section of the 2025 Royal Variety Show.
Presenter & Researcher at Burst Radio
December 31, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Presenter and Researcher (2019-2022) for Burst Radio; developed and delivered engaging content.
Performer at Les Miserables, Bristol Hippodrome
August 25, 2025 - August 25, 2025
Performer in Les Miserables at the Bristol Hippodrome (Dec 24, 2024 – Aug 2025).
Freelance Newsreader at BBC West Country
August 1, 2025 - November 12, 2025
Freelance newsreader across Bristol, Wiltshire and Gloucestershire.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with Theatre (Honours) at The University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Music Theatre Foundation Diploma (Distinction) at Bristol Conservatoire
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
A-Levels at The Red Maids' High School
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Presenter Studio Short Course at Presenter Studio
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Writing for Modern Media Short Course at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
BA (Hons) English Literature with Theatre at University of Bristol
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Musical Theatre Foundation Diploma (Distinction) at The Bristol Conservatoire
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
A-Levels at The Red Maids' High School
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Short Course: Writing for Modern Media at University of Cambridge
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
The Presenter Studio Short Course: Intensive presenting skills at The Presenter Studio
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
NCTJ modules (in progress) at National Council for the Training of Journalists
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Qualifications

BA (Hons) English Literature with Theatre
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Music Theatre Foundation Diploma (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
A-Levels
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Presenter Studio Short Course
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Writing for Modern Media Short Course
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
The University of Bristol: Writing for Modern Media Short Course
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
NCTJ Journalism Certification (in progress)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
BA Hons English Literature with Theatre
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025
Musical Theatre Foundation Diploma (Distinction)
January 11, 2030 - November 12, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services