Charlotte Bates reporting at Wimbledon for TRT World

Experience

A Career in Global Broadcasting

Over a decade of live television across major international networks, covering the world's biggest stories and sporting events.

2019 – Present

Lead Sports Presenter & Newshour Anchor

TRT World — Istanbul & London

Lead sports presenter and anchor of the flagship Newshour program. Covers major international sporting events and breaking global news. Anchors live rolling coverage of elections, conflicts, and diplomatic summits.

  • Anchor of flagship Newshour program
  • Lead sports presenter across all platforms
  • Live anchoring of U.S. elections, Ukraine and Gaza coverage
  • Olympics, Champions League, and Wimbledon coverage

2016 – 2019

Sports Presenter & Reporter

Sky Sports News — London

Presented live sports news bulletins and reported from major sporting events across the UK and Europe. Covered Premier League, Championship, and international football.

  • Live studio presenting and pitch-side reporting
  • Premier League and European football coverage
  • Breaking sports news anchoring

2018 – 2019

Sports Presenter

Amazon Prime Video — London

Presented live Premier League football coverage for Amazon Prime Video's inaugural UK sports broadcasting season.

  • Part of Amazon's launch Premier League broadcast team
  • Live match-day presenting

2015 – 2016

Sports Presenter & Reporter

CGTN — London

Presented international sports news for CGTN's European bureau, covering global sporting events for an international audience.

  • International sports presenting
  • Global event coverage for worldwide audience