Hello. I am Dr Allis Moss, a freelance journalist with a PhD in history. I've been a newsreader at local radio, Radio Five and BBC World Service. Recent credits include scripting the nine-part BBC Bitesize podcast series on US twentieth-century history, writing longform articles for the New World newspaper; I co-present a half hour monthly book programme on Radio Six International. I'm a weekly online tutor-practitioner at City Literary Institute in London, running workshops in journalism, radio and podcast. I was the championships announcer at Wimbledon tennis 2016-2021.

Dr Allis Moss

Hello. I am Dr Allis Moss, a freelance journalist with a PhD in history. I've been a newsreader at local radio, Radio Five and BBC World Service. Recent credits include scripting the nine-part BBC Bitesize podcast series on US twentieth-century history, writing longform articles for the New World newspaper; I co-present a half hour monthly book programme on Radio Six International. I'm a weekly online tutor-practitioner at City Literary Institute in London, running workshops in journalism, radio and podcast. I was the championships announcer at Wimbledon tennis 2016-2021.

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Hello. I am Dr Allis Moss, a freelance journalist with a PhD in history. I’ve been a newsreader at local radio, Radio Five and BBC World Service. Recent credits include scripting the nine-part BBC Bitesize podcast series on US twentieth-century history, writing longform articles for the New World newspaper; I co-present a half hour monthly book programme on Radio Six International. I’m a weekly online tutor-practitioner at City Literary Institute in London, running workshops in journalism, radio and podcast. I was the championships announcer at Wimbledon tennis 2016-2021.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
French
Advanced

Work Experience

Announcer and Blogger at All England Lawn Tennis Club
May 1, 2016 - May 1, 2021
Announcer and blogger for Wimbledon Championships; voice of the Club's lift.
Moderator at Toastmasters International Public Speaking Association (online)
March 1, 2019 - Present
Online moderator for public speaking association.
Course Designer and Instructor - International Journalism at Global Institute, London
September 1, 2012 - Present
Designed and taught the International Journalism course to American undergraduates.
Tutor-practitioner at City Literary Institute
February 1, 2010 - Present
Tutor-practitioner in journalism.
UK Correspondent at Radio Netherlands Worldwide
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
UK Correspondent; produced bi-weekly features for Network Europe, Network Europe Extra (arts and culture) and Earth Beat (environment); provided features of topical interest to listeners across Europe.
Set-up Producer at BBC World Service
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Set-up producer for The World Today.
Correspondent/Producer at Radio France Internationale
January 1, 2006 - December 31, 2006
Journalist in Paris; contributed to documentary series Crossroads on the Maghreb and Black Africa; additional reporting for UNESCO and related outlets.
Set-up Producer at Arte TV (Chic)
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006
Set-up producer for series on iconic British cultural phenomena (Chic, Arte TV).
Weekend Desk Editor and News Presenter at LBC London 93.3
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Weekend desk editor and news presenter.
Bi-weekly Lecturer at London Metropolitan University (Wandsworth and Downview prisons)
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2008
Bi-weekly lecturer for prisoners at Wandsworth and Downview prisons; London Metropolitan University.
Tutor - MA International News at City, University of London
January 1, 2004 - December 31, 2005
Tutor for MA students in International News.
Freelance Reporter at Paris-based assignments (BBC World TV Network Europe; BBC World Service; Radio 4)
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2005
Freelance reporting for BBC World TV Network Europe, Fast Track, BBC World TV; World Service and Radio 4 work including From Our Own Correspondent, Newshour, Focus on Africa, etc.

Education

PhD in European History at University of Leeds
January 11, 2030 - November 1, 2022
Postgraduate Certificate in Historical Studies (Distinction) at University of Oxford
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2015
BA (Hons) Classical Studies at University of Lancaster
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Foundation Diploma in Art and Design at University of Brighton
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Qualifications

A levels: Latin (Winner, Latin reading, Sussex); English; History of Art and Art
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
GCSEs: English Language; English Literature; French; Latin; History; Art; Biology; Maths
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026
Arts-in-Action Award
January 11, 2030 - January 9, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Government