Looks like you have JavaScript disabled. For the full Twine experience, you will need to re-enable it.

I am a BJTC-qualified media professional with a BA in Journalism from the University of Leeds, specialising in live commentary, reporting and content production across football and rugby. Since 2021 I have built experience across clubs, outlets and broadcasters, producing and presenting coverage for Premier League, Six Nations, rugby league and football events. I am comfortable with the full spectrum of media production, from reporting and interviews to pre- and post-match analysis, scripting and live text commentary. I pride myself on speed, accuracy and creativity, and enjoy shaping coverage in my own style. I'm driven by storytelling and audience engagement, and am keen to continue learning and expanding my skill set across new formats and platforms.…I am a BJTC-qualified media professional with a BA in Journalism from the University of Leeds, specialising in live commentary, reporting and content production across football and rugby. Since 2021 I have built experience across clubs, outlets and broadcasters, producing and presenting coverage for Premier League, Six Nations, rugby league and football events. I am comfortable with the full spectrum of media production, from reporting and interviews to pre- and post-match analysis, scripting and live text commentary. I pride myself on speed, accuracy and creativity, and enjoy shaping coverage in my own style. I'm driven by storytelling and audience engagement, and am keen to continue learning and expanding my skill set across new formats and platforms.

Jonathan Burnett

Writer, Video Editor, Content Producer, +3





I am a BJTC-qualified media professional with a BA in Journalism from the University of Leeds, specialising in live commentary, reporting and content production across football and rugby. Since 2021 I have built experience across clubs, outlets and broadcasters, producing and presenting coverage for Premier League, Six Nations, rugby league and football events. I am comfortable with the full spectrum of media production, from reporting and interviews to pre- and post-match analysis, scripting and live text commentary. I pride myself on speed, accuracy and creativity, and enjoy shaping coverage in my own style. I'm driven by storytelling and audience engagement, and am keen to continue learning and expanding my skill set across new formats and platforms.…I am a BJTC-qualified media professional with a BA in Journalism from the University of Leeds, specialising in live commentary, reporting and content production across football and rugby. Since 2021 I have built experience across clubs, outlets and broadcasters, producing and presenting coverage for Premier League, Six Nations, rugby league and football events. I am comfortable with the full spectrum of media production, from reporting and interviews to pre- and post-match analysis, scripting and live text commentary. I pride myself on speed, accuracy and creativity, and enjoy shaping coverage in my own style. I'm driven by storytelling and audience engagement, and am keen to continue learning and expanding my skill set across new formats and platforms.

Available to hire

I am a BJTC-qualified media professional with a BA in Journalism from the University of Leeds, specialising in live commentary, reporting and content production across football and rugby. Since 2021 I have built experience across clubs, outlets and broadcasters, producing and presenting coverage for Premier League, Six Nations, rugby league and football events. I am comfortable with the full spectrum of media production, from reporting and interviews to pre- and post-match analysis, scripting and live text commentary.

I pride myself on speed, accuracy and creativity, and enjoy shaping coverage in my own style. I’m driven by storytelling and audience engagement, and am keen to continue learning and expanding my skill set across new formats and platforms.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

DaVinci Resolve Studio

Expert

Pro Tools

Intermediate

Final Cut Pro X

Intermediate

WordPress

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Champ Rugby Commentator at Clubber TV

September 1, 2025 - Present

Commentating on Champ Rugby matches for Clubber TV, the RFU's broadcast partner for this competition, delivering live matches and related content.

Football Writing Correspondent at Breaking Media Limited

March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Full-time football writer for Football Insider and related sites; covered clubs such as Everton, Liverpool, Leeds United and Rangers; promoted to the main Football Insider site in 2025; produced exclusive stories weekly, a weekly podcast, and conducted interviews.

Live Text Commentator & Previews Writer at StatsPerform

September 1, 2021 - Present

Live text commentary for Premier League, Champions League and other competitions; pre- and post-match reports; live updates; authored statistical preview articles for Opta Analyst from December 2025; coverage also tied to Six Nations broadcasts.

Head of Media at Widnes Vikings Rugby League Football Club

August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Led media operations including video, audio and written content; managed multiple social media channels; performed data analysis and reporting under IMG grading; helped revive social reach.

Rugby Reporter & Affiliate Content Producer at The Sporting News UK

October 1, 2022 - January 1, 2025

Freelance role covering Autumn Internationals and 2022 FIFA World Cup; wrote match previews, live blogs, and exclusive pieces; contributed to Six Nations 2023 coverage and 2023 Rugby World Cup reporting.

Live Football Commentator at GB Vision

December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Freelance live football commentator for GB Vision; prepared and delivered minute-by-minute commentary for apps such as FotMob; built a home radio studio for broadcasting.

Work Experience at BBC Radio Leeds

May 1, 2022 - Present

Shadowed the lead News Editor; assisted in writing and producing hourly news bulletins; conducted Vox Pop interviews for local stories.

Published Contributor at Rugby League Project / League Unlimited

December 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Contributed to Rugby League Annuals (2021 and 2022 editions); wrote season reviews for multiple clubs and authored opinion pieces on the state of rugby league; content later referenced in 2021 and 2022 editions.

Published Contributor at Rugby League Project / League Unlimited

December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Wrote season reviews for Toulouse, Wigan and Halifax for the 2022 Rugby League Annual.

Published Contributor at Rugby League Project / League Unlimited

October 1, 2025 - Present

Continued contributions through the 2025 cycle as part of ongoing Rugby League Annual content.

Rugby Commentator at Clubber TV

September 1, 2025 - Present

Commentating on Champ Rugby matches for Clubber TV, with in-person coverage and production outsourced to partners. Freelance engagement with creative freedom to shape coverage and develop an on-air style while continuing to learn and refine commentary craft.

Football Writing Correspondent at Breaking Media Limited (Football Insider)

March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2025

Wrote and edited articles for club-specific sites before earning a promotion to the main Football Insider site in March 2025 due to strong online traffic. Produced exclusive stories, weekly podcasts and conducted interviews with players and key figures.

Live text commentator & Previews Writer at StatsPerform (Six Nations Rugby)

September 1, 2021 - Present

Live match coverage across top leagues and international fixtures, with pre- and post-match reports, continuous live updates, and statistical preview articles for Opta Analyst. Contributed to Six Nations coverage used on official websites.

Head of Media at Widnes Vikings Rugby League Club

August 1, 2023 - November 1, 2023

Led video, audio and written coverage, managed social media channels, and performed data analysis under IMG grading. Built up online presence and analytics across platforms.

Published Contributor at Rugby League Project / League Unlimited.com

December 1, 2021 - February 1, 2022

Contributed to the Rugby League Annuals (2021 and 2022 editions), writing season reviews for multiple clubs and offering opinion pieces on the game's development; continued contributions into the 2022 edition.

Published Contributor at Rugby League Project / League Unlimited.com

December 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Wrote season previews and contributed to the 2022 Rugby League Annual, including coverage of Toulouse, Wigan and Halifax; authored additional content for 2021 edition.

Live Football Commentator (Freelance) at GB Vision

December 1, 2023 - May 1, 2024

Live football commentary for apps, delivering minute-by-minute narration; gained experience in live radio-style broadcast and setup of a home studio.

Team Leader, Front of House at JD Wetherspoon

July 1, 2019 - Present

Bar and floor staff; promoted to Team Leader in 2021 for leadership and delivering consistent service and task completion.