Lucy Hockings

Lucy Hockings

Chief Presenter, BBC News @ BBC News

About

I am a Chief Presenter at BBC News, where I anchor and edit my own flagship daily news programme, BBC News Now. I've spent over twenty years at the forefront of delivering breaking news and in-depth analysis to global and UK domestic audiences. If you're in the US, you can wake up to the day with me on BBC News Now, where I bring you the latest updates and stories shaping our world. Whether reporting from the heart of major events or anchoring from the studio, I am dedicated to delivering accurate and impactful journalism that helps make sense of a world that is awash with disinformation. Beyond my broadcasting career, I bring years of experience in the corporate realm, leveraging my skills to host prestigious awards ceremonies and chair conferences for clients worldwide. I aim to inform, engage, and inspire audiences by bringing my trademark energy and listening skills to the stage that ensure corporate sessions come to life. I thrive on collaboration and enjoy working closely with clients to tailor events that guarantee interest and participation from audiences are high. I'm a Public Speaking and Communications Expert, as well as a Presentation Skills Coach. I specialise in helping individuals hone their communication skills, craft compelling narratives, and deliver impactful presentations with confidence.

Country

United Kingdom

City

London

Industry

Broadcast Media

Skill

Executive Media Training, Media Training, Hosting Events, New Media, Digital Media, Broadcast Television, Television, Broadcast Journalism, Media Production, Broadcast, Video Production, Social Media, Media Relations, Media Skills Training, Panel Moderator, Corporate Events, Breaking News, News Writing, Storytelling, Journalism

Experience

BBC News

Chief Presenter, BBC News

BBC News

LinkedIn
2023-2 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

Following the launch of the single news channel operation in March, BBC News has confirmed details of new programmes. These will be anchored by the channel’s chief presenters based in the UK. The reactive and fast-paced BBC News Now with Lucy Hockings (12pm BST to 3pm BST) will cover several stories throughout the programme, using Lucy’s versatile and accessible style in an immersive format designed to move seamlessly from story to story.

BBC News

New Presenter/Anchor

BBC News

LinkedIn
2003-12 - Present · 22 yrs 10 mos

London, United Kingdom

Lucy Hockings is a lead presenter on BBC World news, anchoring its flagship programmes GMT. She has anchored coverage for the BBC on all the major news events of the past decade - from the Asian tsunami to the 2014 Gaza conflict and ebola crisis. Over the years she has interviewed everyone from presidents and prime ministers to film stars and decision makers. She has made contacts in governments, NGO's and international organisations who act as valuable on-air sources. Lucy also anchors major European events on location, bringing live and breaking news from the very heart of the story. She regularly represents the BBC at international conferences and events and is an experienced moderator. Lucy has years of experience in the corporate field and regularly hosts awards ceremonies and chairs conferences and events for private clients around the world.

BBC News

Senior Producer

BBC News

LinkedIn
1999-7 - 2003-12 · 4 yrs 6 mos
TVNZ

Reporter

TVNZ

LinkedIn
1994-2 - 1998-4 · 4 yrs 3 mos

Education

University of Auckland

University of Auckland

LinkedIn

Communication and Media Studies

1991 - 1994 · 3 yrs

Lucy Hockings's Contact Information

Email

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Phone

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