I'm Jay Akbar, a creative and dynamic journalist with experience as a correspondent, presenter, programme editor and output producer at the top of the broadcast journalism industry. Based in London, I’ve built lasting relationships with newsrooms and thrive under pressure, delivering live reports, last-minute commissions and engaging human-interest stories for multi-platform audiences.…

Jay Akbar

I'm Jay Akbar, a creative and dynamic journalist with experience as a correspondent, presenter, programme editor and output producer at the top of the broadcast journalism industry. Based in London, I’ve built lasting relationships with newsrooms and thrive under pressure, delivering live reports, last-minute commissions and engaging human-interest stories for multi-platform audiences.…

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I’m Jay Akbar, a creative and dynamic journalist with experience as a correspondent, presenter, programme editor and output producer at the top of the broadcast journalism industry.

Based in London, I’ve built lasting relationships with newsrooms and thrive under pressure, delivering live reports, last-minute commissions and engaging human-interest stories for multi-platform audiences.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Freelance Reporter & Presenter at Multiple outlets (Good Morning Britain, ITV News, LBC News, TalkTV, 5 News)
October 1, 2022 - Present
Built relationships with newsrooms as a reliable and versatile journalist, capable of handling breaking news live or human-interest pieces such as the ‘and finally’ segment. As a freelancer, contributed across a range of outlets, adapting to newsroom demands and delivering accurate reporting under tight deadlines.
Reporter, Output Producer & Programme Editor at 5 News
October 1, 2018 - October 1, 2022
Established as a reporter adept at handling day-to-day on-the-road reporting, with a particular skill for live reporting, last-minute commissions and breaking news.
Reporter & News Editor at MailOnline, DailyMail.com
January 1, 2015 - September 1, 2017
Contributed as a reporter and news editor across London and New York, delivering timely digital journalism.
Output Producer at Sky News
July 1, 2012 - June 1, 2014
Supported broadcast operations as an output producer, contributing to package development and live coverage.

Education

2:1 in Journalism and the News Industry at University of Kent
September 1, 2010 - May 1, 2013

Qualifications

NCTJ Diploma (News Writing, Media Law, Court Reporting, Shorthand 80 WPM)
January 11, 2030 - December 16, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services
    Jay Akbar broadcast showreel
    A selection of on-screen work done for national broadcasters including ITV News & Good Morning Britain. video…