I'm Jason Tanner, a professional narrator , storyteller , commentator, voice over, voice actor, spokesman, host and presenter, starting my career as a qualified Radio & TV journalist. I'm a communications professional with a career spanning broadcasting, public relations, charity communications and heritage-tourism. I’ve led press teams at major NGOs, worked for the BBC and Mercury FM, and developed expertise in writing, media relations, events and crisis communications. Today I combine media experience with a love of London’s history to run bespoke 5-star reviewed walking tours and provide consultancy on PR, content and communications. I’m passionate about free speech, democracy and heritage, and I enjoy helping organisations connect with audiences through clear, engaging narratives. I have an expressive voice than is known to adapt appropriately to the job in hand and I've often presented on radio whether for different styles of news programme or even for lighter broadcast pantomimes that appeal to my acting interests. I'm very much about bringing narratives to life as I have been doing throughout my different, but fulfilling career roles. I've got a fair singing voice too and although it's not my formal training, I was used for the title track of a tribute album.…

Jason Tanner

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I'm Jason Tanner, a professional narrator , storyteller , commentator, voice over, voice actor, spokesman, host and presenter, starting my career as a qualified Radio & TV journalist. I'm a communications professional with a career spanning broadcasting, public relations, charity communications and heritage-tourism. I’ve led press teams at major NGOs, worked for the BBC and Mercury FM, and developed expertise in writing, media relations, events and crisis communications. Today I combine media experience with a love of London’s history to run bespoke 5-star reviewed walking tours and provide consultancy on PR, content and communications. I’m passionate about free speech, democracy and heritage, and I enjoy helping organisations connect with audiences through clear, engaging narratives. I have an expressive voice than is known to adapt appropriately to the job in hand and I've often presented on radio whether for different styles of news programme or even for lighter broadcast pantomimes that appeal to my acting interests. I'm very much about bringing narratives to life as I have been doing throughout my different, but fulfilling career roles. I've got a fair singing voice too and although it's not my formal training, I was used for the title track of a tribute album.…

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I’m Jason Tanner, a professional narrator , storyteller , commentator, voice over, voice actor, spokesman, host and presenter, starting my career as a qualified Radio & TV journalist. I’m a communications professional with a career spanning broadcasting, public relations, charity communications and heritage-tourism. I’ve led press teams at major NGOs, worked for the BBC and Mercury FM, and developed expertise in writing, media relations, events and crisis communications.

Today I combine media experience with a love of London’s history to run bespoke 5-star reviewed walking tours and provide consultancy on PR, content and communications.

I’m passionate about free speech, democracy and heritage, and I enjoy helping organisations connect with audiences through clear, engaging narratives.

I have an expressive voice than is known to adapt appropriately to the job in hand and I’ve often presented on radio whether for different styles of news programme or even for lighter broadcast pantomimes that appeal to my acting interests.

I’m very much about bringing narratives to life as I have been doing throughout my different, but fulfilling career roles.

I’ve got a fair singing voice too and although it’s not my formal training, I was used for the title track of a tribute album.

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Language

French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Tourism Host at London Top Sights Tours
June 1, 2018 - Present
Tour host delivering engaging London experiences for a diverse range of visitors, presenting history and culture through vivid storytelling and expert guiding.
Senior Management Consultant & Entertainments Host at Question One Ltd.
September 1, 2013 - January 1, 2025
Wide-ranging advisory and hands-on responsibilities in HR, training, Public Relations, Social Media, customer service relations and business development for a quiz and entertainments company. Managed and supported more than 100 events weekly in the UK and overseas; led team-building, coaching and expansion projects; provided strategic guidance and facilitation.
Head of Press & Media/PR Consultant at CSV (Volunteering Matters)
January 1, 2003 - February 1, 2012
Led the media team, delivering high-profile coverage with an estimated advertising value of £5m+ per year. Secured national press and TV coverage for campaigns, including the Times Christmas Appeal 2010/11 and major national stories on volunteering in Child Protection, while overseeing internal communications and CRM.
Chief Press Officer (Head of Media) at The National Trust
April 1, 1997 - December 1, 2002
Promoted the Trust's work across TV, radio and newspapers. Led high-profile media campaigns, including landmark campaigns and major media interactions with senior staff, as well as managing communications during national events such as Foot and Mouth outbreak, the hunting ban on NT land, and membership growth.
Public Relations Officer (Maternity Cover) at Cancer Research UK (formerly Imperial Cancer Research Fund)
August 1, 1996 - March 1, 1997
Public relations, publicity and education work, achieving major national and international coverage for epidemiological cancer research; liaised with patients and researchers; supported awareness campaigns and media outreach under Nobel Prize–winning colleagues.
Global Senior Broadcast Journalist at Mercury FM
April 1, 1994 - May 1, 1996
Breakfast bulletin reader; desk editor; programme producer; senior journalist; contributed to a high-profile local-to-national news operation.
Broadcast Journalist at BBC
May 1, 1993 - April 1, 1994
Reporter for BBC Radio Surrey / Southern Counties. Gained experience across news programs and outside broadcasts; contributed material for commemorative programs and national features (e.g., D-Day content).

Education

BA Combined Honours at University of Liverpool
January 1, 1989 - January 1, 1992
Post-graduate Diploma, Broadcast Journalism at City of Portsmouth College
January 1, 1992 - January 1, 1993
Secondary Education at Guildford County School
January 1, 1982 - January 1, 1989

Qualifications

NCTBJ Diploma (Council for the Training of Broadcast Journalists)
January 11, 2030 - January 6, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services
    uniE603 Jason Tanner, Reading International and National Radio News Bulletin
    This bulletin presents my authoritative and clear voice used to present bulletins and programmes during a happy five year stint as a fully trained broadcast journalist. I'm totally capable of modulating my tone, my warmth , volume and pace to suit the required job and have even acted in a radio pantomime before as the Fairy God Father! I'm also trained in onscreen presenting. vocal voiceover…
    uniE603 Jason Tanner the tribute singer to 80 year old Dame Carmen
    Recorded live and 'on the hoof' Infront of an audience for the title track of a tribute album and sung directly to a much loved 80 years plus London cabaret performer - Dame Carmen Sutra. The impromptu performance unexpectedly became the first track of an album dedicated to Carmen's talents. Credit must be given to the highly talented live pianist, Christopher Welsh (CJ) who could cope with all amateurs!music vocal soundtrack…
    uniE608 Playing the role of a GP for an NHS training film
    Helping to provide different training scenarios regarding a patient getting progressively worse with some back pain video…