I’m a Journalist with years of experience working in National and Regional Television and Radio newsrooms. I have extensive experience as an on-screen news reporter and presenter with a catalogue of breaking and original stories on digital platforms and on radio. I’m a confident broadcaster with the ability to tell stories in a clear and concise way during live broadcasts or pre-recorded packages. I have strong interviewing skills with contributors ranging from high profile politicians to case studies with challenging or traumatic stories. I am experienced in pitching, producing, and leading news teams, and adept at working across TV, radio, and digital platforms to deliver engaging content.

Theo Chikomba

I’m a Journalist with years of experience working in National and Regional Television and Radio newsrooms. I have extensive experience as an on-screen news reporter and presenter with a catalogue of breaking and original stories on digital platforms and on radio. I’m a confident broadcaster with the ability to tell stories in a clear and concise way during live broadcasts or pre-recorded packages. I have strong interviewing skills with contributors ranging from high profile politicians to case studies with challenging or traumatic stories. I am experienced in pitching, producing, and leading news teams, and adept at working across TV, radio, and digital platforms to deliver engaging content.

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I’m a Journalist with years of experience working in National and Regional Television and Radio newsrooms. I have extensive experience as an on-screen news reporter and presenter with a catalogue of breaking and original stories on digital platforms and on radio. I’m a confident broadcaster with the ability to tell stories in a clear and concise way during live broadcasts or pre-recorded packages.

I have strong interviewing skills with contributors ranging from high profile politicians to case studies with challenging or traumatic stories. I am experienced in pitching, producing, and leading news teams, and adept at working across TV, radio, and digital platforms to deliver engaging content.

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Work Experience

Reporter (Freelance) at 5 News
August 1, 2025 - Present
Freelance reporter covering general news on Channel 5 News. Responsible for coming up with creative ideas alongside graphics team, producer and picture editor to tell stories creatively.
Presenter and Reporter at ITV News - Anglia
July 31, 2025 - September 2, 2025
Presented ITV News Anglia’s Good Morning Britain Bulletins between 0600-0800 and the Lunch Time Bulletin on ITV1. Daily pitching and producing news stories, including investigative reports on ambulance staff attacks and transport police staff attacks. Occasionally produced and interviewed contributors. Led a small team of journalists and production staff for daily morning broadcasts.
National Reporter at GB News
July 31, 2024 - September 2, 2025
Senior reporter covering major UK news stories across TV, radio, online and social media. Deployed across the UK to cover high-profile stories including court cases, disappearances, and social challenges. Regularly pitched original stories that performed well across all platforms. Presented news bulletins on breaking news including riots, flight cancellations, and general elections.
Journalist at BBC News 6 & 10 O’Clock News
September 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Produced flagship BBC One News bulletins, working with senior correspondents and editors. Commissioned graphics for packages and broadcasts. Booked contributors from diverse industries at short notice using extensive contacts.
Journalist Producer at BBC Politics Story Team
September 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Produced leading political news packages including Partygate, leadership contests, and cost of living issues. Conducted field producing including doorstepping and interviewing senior MPs and the former Prime Minister. Managed news channel production tasks such as guest bidding and briefing presenters.
On-Screen Daily News Reporter at BBC Look East (West)
September 30, 2022 - September 2, 2025
Produced and broadcast live TV packages for regional news. Covered original stories including FOI data analysis, exclusive interviews, and investigations into social issues like domestic abuse. Presented weekly political feature and engaged in forward planning, pitching, and self-editing. Fulfilled multiple newsroom roles including late reporter and news organiser.

Education

MA in Political Communications at Goldsmiths University
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
BA Broadcast Journalist at Salford University
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services