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Hello, I’m Rachel Hicks—a BBC-trained journalist and anchor with over 25 years on-screen and on-air experience. I thrive in high-pressure environments, from live news rooms to investigative reporting, and I bring resilience, curiosity, and credibility to every project. As a media trainer and crisis communications coach, I help clients handle media interviews with confidence, clarity, and poise, while my work as a voice-over artist adds warmth and versatility to corporate and storytelling projects. My career spans live three-hour drivetime broadcasts, regional TV presenting, award-winning corporate production, and trusted content for Reuters and Bloomberg. I’m fluent in both live broadcasting and producing compelling narratives, and I love helping teams tell their stories effectively—whether through training, scripting, or producing engaging films and voice work.…Hello, I’m Rachel Hicks—a BBC-trained journalist and anchor with over 25 years on-screen and on-air experience. I thrive in high-pressure environments, from live news rooms to investigative reporting, and I bring resilience, curiosity, and credibility to every project. As a media trainer and crisis communications coach, I help clients handle media interviews with confidence, clarity, and poise, while my work as a voice-over artist adds warmth and versatility to corporate and storytelling projects. My career spans live three-hour drivetime broadcasts, regional TV presenting, award-winning corporate production, and trusted content for Reuters and Bloomberg. I’m fluent in both live broadcasting and producing compelling narratives, and I love helping teams tell their stories effectively—whether through training, scripting, or producing engaging films and voice work.

Rachel Hicks

Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Filmmaker, +4

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Hello, I’m Rachel Hicks—a BBC-trained journalist and anchor with over 25 years on-screen and on-air experience. I thrive in high-pressure environments, from live news rooms to investigative reporting, and I bring resilience, curiosity, and credibility to every project. As a media trainer and crisis communications coach, I help clients handle media interviews with confidence, clarity, and poise, while my work as a voice-over artist adds warmth and versatility to corporate and storytelling projects. My career spans live three-hour drivetime broadcasts, regional TV presenting, award-winning corporate production, and trusted content for Reuters and Bloomberg. I’m fluent in both live broadcasting and producing compelling narratives, and I love helping teams tell their stories effectively—whether through training, scripting, or producing engaging films and voice work.…Hello, I’m Rachel Hicks—a BBC-trained journalist and anchor with over 25 years on-screen and on-air experience. I thrive in high-pressure environments, from live news rooms to investigative reporting, and I bring resilience, curiosity, and credibility to every project. As a media trainer and crisis communications coach, I help clients handle media interviews with confidence, clarity, and poise, while my work as a voice-over artist adds warmth and versatility to corporate and storytelling projects. My career spans live three-hour drivetime broadcasts, regional TV presenting, award-winning corporate production, and trusted content for Reuters and Bloomberg. I’m fluent in both live broadcasting and producing compelling narratives, and I love helping teams tell their stories effectively—whether through training, scripting, or producing engaging films and voice work.

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Hello, I’m Rachel Hicks—a BBC-trained journalist and anchor with over 25 years on-screen and on-air experience. I thrive in high-pressure environments, from live news rooms to investigative reporting, and I bring resilience, curiosity, and credibility to every project. As a media trainer and crisis communications coach, I help clients handle media interviews with confidence, clarity, and poise, while my work as a voice-over artist adds warmth and versatility to corporate and storytelling projects.

My career spans live three-hour drivetime broadcasts, regional TV presenting, award-winning corporate production, and trusted content for Reuters and Bloomberg. I’m fluent in both live broadcasting and producing compelling narratives, and I love helping teams tell their stories effectively—whether through training, scripting, or producing engaging films and voice work.

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Freelance Radio & TV Journalist / Presenter at BBC & The Business Reporter

March 1, 2013 - Present

Global Business Reporting: TV presenter for The Business Reporter, conducting high-level business interviews distributed via Reuters and Bloomberg. Live Anchoring: Produced and presented a daily 3-hour live Drivetime Show; an unscripted, fast-moving format requiring authoritative journalistic style and legal knowledge. Key Highlight: Impromptu last-minute live interview with the Justice Secretary. Newsroom Operations: Sourcing, producing, and reading BBC Radio news bulletins under strict 15-minute deadlines, maintaining autonomy over news output.

Director & Lead Consultant at Rachel Hicks Media, Oxfordshire

March 1, 2013 - Present

Business Leadership: Established a comprehensive media consultancy offering freelance news reading, TV presenting, event hosting, voice overs and media/crisis communications training. Client Retention: Built a loyal client base through the delivery of high-quality corporate films and media services.

Director at Rachel Hicks Media

March 1, 2013 - Present

Director offering freelance news reading, TV presenting, film making, media & crisis communications training. Repeat business and client retention demonstrate quality of work.

Freelance Radio & TV Journalist and Presenter at BBC / The Business Reporter

March 1, 2013 - Present

Freelance TV presenter delivering business interviews for Reuters and Bloomberg. BBC Radio newsreader; produced and read news bulletins on a busy desk; hosted a 3-hour live Drivetime show; senior newsroom roles.

CEO (Sabbatical) at Pembrokeshire Tourism

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Selected to lead a major trade organisation, managing interests for over 500 members.

CEO at Pembrokeshire Tourism

January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2009

Headed a trade organisation with 500+ members.

Managing Director at Radiant Media

January 1, 2002 - December 31, 2013

Award-winning media company offering film production, media training and PR services.

Reporter, Producer & Presenter at BBC TV (Bristol & Manchester)

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002

Regional Anchor: Fronted Points West, a live half-hour regional news programme in Bristol, along with breakfast and lunchtime bulletins. National Reporting: Reported for BBC News 24 on national stories originating from the West. Major Coverage: Covered Manchester bomb, the Paddington Train crash, and the BRI Children’s Heart Switch Scandal.

Reporter, Producer, Presenter at BBC TV

January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2002

Fronted the half-hour, live regional news programme; reported for News 24 on national stories; covered major stories including the Manchester bomb, the Paddington Train crash, and the BRI Children’s Heart Switch Scandal.

Reporter & Presenter at BBC Local Radio

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996

Live Coverage: Anchored live broadcasts including the first ordination of women priests at Lincoln Cathedral. High-Profile Court Reporting: Reported daily from the mass murder trial of Rose West and the opening of the Jamie Bulger case. Elite Training: Secured one of only 12 places on the fiercely competitive 2-year BBC Reporter Trainee Scheme.

Voice Over Actor at Various Clients

January 1, 1992 - Present

BBC-trained voice artist delivering with authority, nuance, and warmth. Native UK/RP accent described as "trustworthy, relatable and clear". Versatility: Extensive portfolio ranging from corporate work for The Business Reporter to character-driven roles, utilizing drama training to capture emotion and accents.

Reporter, Presenter at BBC Local Radio

January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1996

Reported, produced and anchored the daily live lunch and drive news hours; covered Rosemary West trial and the Jamie Bulger case opening; anchored a live OB from the first ordination of women priests at Lincoln Cathedral.

DJ & Newsreader at Wear FM, Sunderland

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992

Hosted late-night slots engaging specific demographics (Nissan nightshift workers and miners) while acting as newsreader and reporter.

DJ and Newsreader at Wear FM

January 1, 1991 - December 31, 1992

Late-night DJ; Newsreader and reporter.