Julie Etchingham

Lead Presenter of ITV’s ‘News at Ten’, Named Presenter of The Year by The Royal Television Society & Journalist of The Year by The London Press Club & President of The Women of The Year Lunch & Awards

Julie Etchingham’s Biography:

Julie Etchingham is an award-winning British journalist and broadcaster best known as one of the lead presenters of ITV News at Ten. Widely respected for her authoritative reporting style and political expertise, Julie has spent more than three decades at the forefront of British news broadcasting. Known for covering major global and national events with professionalism and clarity, she has become one of the UK’s most trusted television journalists.

Julie began her broadcasting career in regional journalism, working on programmes including Midlands Today, BBC Radio Cambridgeshire and BBC Radio Leicester. Her early work across radio and regional television helped establish her reputation as a skilled and reliable journalist, eventually leading to her first national broadcasting role as a news anchor for Sky News in 2002. During her time at Sky, Julie covered major breaking news stories, including the 2004 Boxing Day Tsunami and the 7/7 London attacks, during which she spent seven continuous hours live on air.

In 2008, Julie joined ITV News, where she became one of the lead presenters of ITV News at Ten as well as ITV Tonight and Exposure. Over more than a decade at ITV, she has covered internationally significant stories including royal events, elections and political crises. Regarded as one of Britain’s leading political broadcasters, Julie has moderated every UK General Election debate since 2015, as well as major referendum debates including Scottish Independence and Brexit.

Alongside her broadcasting work, Julie has received widespread industry recognition for her journalism. She was named Presenter of the Year by the Royal Television Society in both 2010 and 2016 and was later honoured as Broadcast Journalist of the Year by the London Press Club. Beyond journalism, Julie also serves as President of the Women of the Year Lunch and Awards, reflecting her influence and leadership within British media.

Why Hire Julie Etchingham?

Julie is hired as a speaker and moderator for her exceptional expertise in journalism, politics and live broadcasting. Having spent decades covering major world events and moderating nationally televised election debates, she offers audiences informed and insightful perspectives on communication, leadership and current affairs.

Awarded Presenter of the Year twice by the Royal Television Society and named Broadcast Journalist of the Year by the London Press Club, Julie is recognised as one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters. Her talks cover topics including politics, media, women in leadership and crisis communication, delivered with authority, professionalism and engaging real-world insight. Julie is also highly sought after as a conference moderator and event host due to her calm presence and outstanding interviewing ability.

Julie Etchingham’s Career Highlights:

Here are some of the key milestones that define Julie Etchingham’s remarkable career:

  • 2025 – Continued presenting ITV News at Ten and moderating major political and current affairs coverage.
  • 2016 – Named Presenter of the Year by the Royal Television Society for the second time.
  • 2015 – Began moderating every UK General Election debate for ITV.
  • 2010 – Named Presenter of the Year by the Royal Television Society.
  • 2008 – Joined ITV News as presenter of ITV News at Ten, ITV Tonight and Exposure.
  • 2007 – Covered major international stories for Sky News including terrorism and natural disasters.
  • 2004 – Anchored Sky News coverage of the Boxing Day Tsunami and the 7/7 London attacks.
  • 2002 – Became a national news anchor for Sky News.
  • 1990s – Worked across BBC Radio Cambridgeshire, BBC Radio Leicester and Midlands Today.
  • 1990s – Began her journalism career in regional broadcasting and radio news.