Jo has been working in TV for over 10 years. As well as being an experienced TV presenter, she is also a writer, director and producer and is never happier than when she has several of these hats on at the same time! She has 5 broadcast series under her belt (2 property development series, and eco ...
Jo has been working in TV for over 10 years. As well as being an experienced TV presenter, she is also a writer, director and producer and is never happier than when she has several of these hats on at the same time! She has 5 broadcast series under her belt (2 property development series, and eco housing series, an alternative health series, and an adventure travel series). She also has an extensive corporate cv, and her own independent television production company called ‘RoadDog’. Jo loves a challenge and has a hands on approach to life. She has a genuine openness and honesty on screen, an ability to connect first-hand with her subject matter and prides herself on getting the very best out of any interview situation.
Jo was presenter and producer on RoadDog TV’s series ‘Soul Seeker’ for Travel Channel Int. This 5x1hr series saw her cover 3 continents in search of the ultimate and most authentic retreats on the planet. She was also presenter and producer on RoadDogs’ first series ‘Wild Camping’again for Travel Channel. This 7 part adventure travel series saw her motorcycling across Europe and sleeping under the stars in some of the continents most spectacular locations.
Jo was studio anchor and international reporter on BSkyB’s SkyTravel from inception to it’s lastday on air. In 10 years she reported from over 35 countries, from the exotic to the extreme to the downright obvious. Jo also hosted 2 series of international investment property show ‘Next Big Thing’ for Fox International. Following on from this, also for Fox, she hosted the Daily Mail’s campaign ‘Home For the Future’ – a competition for architects to design the first zero carbon housing development.
Jo is an experienced corporate presenter. She has been the face of internal communications for major brands such as M&S, Canon, Taylor Wimpey, Jessops and Premiere Foods. Other clients include national Express, Abbey, Honda, HSBC, NHS, SITA and International Property Awards. She is a consummate host and facilitator and enjoys hosting everything from large scale conferences to smaller business events and awards ceremonies.
“In de periode dat ik met Richard heb samengewerkt heb ik hem ervaren als een zeer gedreven en creatieve professional. Niet voor één gat te vangen en anticiperend op de veranderende vraag. Het is bijzonder prettig samenwerken met deze man. Voor een eventuele volgend project zou ik dan ook niet schromen weer met hem in zee te gaan.”
“Jo is a natural presenter whether co-hosting or fronting a programme or series. She is incredibly versatile and always brings an enthusiasm to any project. She’ll learn and deliver a script faultlessly but more impressively can write her own material and improvise in any situation. She is great at putting people at ease in front of the camera and bringing out the best in even the most nervous of interviewees. Jo is a joy to work with: relaxed but professional, fun, committed and enterprising.”
“I've known Jo for many years, both as a broadcast presenter, and in the corporate environment, where we have recently used Jo to present a pharmaceutical film for a major blue-chip client.
“She is enormously professional in her approach and preparation and brings this calm efficiency to the studio or location. Her infectious enthusiasm makes her a welcome part of any production team and she brings both insight and personality to any presentation. I know that we'll be using her again as soon as the opportunity arises.”
“Thanks Jo for the wonderful job you did for us .You really brought the script to life, making what is a fairly dry subject matter incredibly engaging and totally accessible! We have had great feedback so far from our clients. Thank you!”
“On screen Jo always comes across as charming, genuine and interested. At Sky Travel she would adeptly deal with several hours of studio based script-heavy programming, as professionally as the 'think-on-your-feet' location work. It was on location that I really enjoyed working with Jo, she was always fun to have along, mucking in with the crew, responding intelligently to the brief and being supportive when things got stressful!”
“Many thanks for your work on the Great Little Ideas campaign - the client is over the moon with what we produced and with you in particular! You were fantastic so thank you very much.”