I am a highly experienced broadcaster with over 25 years in TV, radio and digital output. I’ve built a career in live news and sports broadcasting, covering football, rugby league, boxing, cricket, golf and more, through reporting, presenting, interviewing, writing and editing, as well as match commentary and engaging with live audiences. My work spans on-air presenting, content creation, and editing across major sports events and clubs, with a track record in delivering polished, engaging storytelling across multiple platforms. I am also an experienced event host and MC, with strong skills in scripting, package production, self shooting, and delivering compelling content for digital channels, social media and live audiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shaping editorial plans, and delivering high-quality output under pressure, while maintaining a friendly and professional approach with fans and stakeholders alike.

Fraser Dainton

I am a highly experienced broadcaster with over 25 years in TV, radio and digital output. I’ve built a career in live news and sports broadcasting, covering football, rugby league, boxing, cricket, golf and more, through reporting, presenting, interviewing, writing and editing, as well as match commentary and engaging with live audiences. My work spans on-air presenting, content creation, and editing across major sports events and clubs, with a track record in delivering polished, engaging storytelling across multiple platforms. I am also an experienced event host and MC, with strong skills in scripting, package production, self shooting, and delivering compelling content for digital channels, social media and live audiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shaping editorial plans, and delivering high-quality output under pressure, while maintaining a friendly and professional approach with fans and stakeholders alike.

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I am a highly experienced broadcaster with over 25 years in TV, radio and digital output. I’ve built a career in live news and sports broadcasting, covering football, rugby league, boxing, cricket, golf and more, through reporting, presenting, interviewing, writing and editing, as well as match commentary and engaging with live audiences. My work spans on-air presenting, content creation, and editing across major sports events and clubs, with a track record in delivering polished, engaging storytelling across multiple platforms.

I am also an experienced event host and MC, with strong skills in scripting, package production, self shooting, and delivering compelling content for digital channels, social media and live audiences. I enjoy collaborating with teams, shaping editorial plans, and delivering high-quality output under pressure, while maintaining a friendly and professional approach with fans and stakeholders alike.

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Language

French
Beginner
Italian
Beginner
Welsh
Beginner

Work Experience

Match Commentator at Sky Sports Rugby League
September 1, 2021 - Present
Freelance match commentator delivering live rugby league coverage for Sky Sports, contributing match analysis, play-by-play commentary and post-match insights.
Presenter at Lancashire Cricket T20 live stream
January 1, 2023 - Present
Live presentation of Lancashire Cricket T20 matches for the club’s streaming output across seasons 2023 and 2024.
Reporter at Whisper
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2022
Reporter for Neom Beach Games, a five-week extreme sports tournament in Saudi Arabia (2022).
Reporter at Whisper
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Reporter for Neom Beach Games, a five-week extreme sports tournament in Saudi Arabia (2023).
Match Reporter at Sky Sports News
November 1, 2017 - July 31, 2021
Staff Reporter for Sky Sports News.
Reporter (Freelance) at Sky Sports News
July 1, 2003 - November 1, 2017
Freelance reporter contributing to Sky Sports News coverage and editorial output.
Head of Sport at Century Radio, Manchester
June 1, 2000 - July 31, 2003
Managed a team of seven producing high-quality sports programming; full 90-minute football commentary; hosted phone-ins.
News/Sport Reporter at Piccadilly Radio, Manchester
December 1, 1997 - July 31, 2000
News and sports reporting for regional station.

Education

BA Hons Degree (2:1) Broadcast Journalism at Nottingham Trent University
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Level 5 Certificate in Professional Sports Journalism at NCTJ
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Qualifications

BA Hons Degree (2:1) in Broadcast Journalism
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026
Level 5 Certificate in Professional Sports Journalism, NCTJ
January 11, 2030 - March 3, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet