About
The Presenter Behind the Broadcast
Charlotte Bates is an internationally experienced television presenter and journalist with more than a decade of live broadcasting across some of the world's most recognized networks. As the lead sports presenter at TRT World and anchor of the network's flagship Newshour program, she covers everything from international breaking news to the world's biggest sporting events.
Her career spans Sky Sports News, Amazon Prime Video, CGTN, and TRT World, giving her a rare combination of editorial depth and on-screen versatility. Charlotte has reported live from the Summer and Winter Olympics, the UEFA Champions League, Wimbledon, and major football tournaments, while also anchoring rolling coverage of U.S. elections, conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, and global political summits.
Equally at home in a live studio, on a sports pitch, or moderating a high-level forum, Charlotte brings the kind of composure, preparation, and natural warmth that keeps audiences engaged across formats. She has interviewed heads of state, sports icons, and business leaders, and is known for her ability to handle unpredictable live television with authority and poise.
Based between London and Istanbul, Charlotte brings a genuinely international perspective to every broadcast — the kind of global fluency that resonates with audiences across markets.
Career
A Decade Across Global Television
10+
Years on Air
4
Major Networks
3
Olympic Games
2
Continents Based
Looking Ahead
What's Next
After a decade of international broadcasting, Charlotte is focused on bringing her expertise to American television. Her experience anchoring live news hours, presenting major sporting events, and hosting high-profile forums translates directly to the formats that define U.S. broadcasting — from network morning shows to sports desks to primetime news.
Charlotte's international perspective is an asset in an increasingly global media landscape. She has covered stories that matter to American audiences — from U.S. elections and NATO summits to the Olympics and Champions League — and brings the editorial preparation, live composure, and natural warmth that American viewers expect.