Ellie Hodges
London/Hertfordshire
Summary
Political journalist and commentator with active experience across Westminster, broadcast media, and independent reporting. Regular on-air contributor covering UK politics, with experience in live broadcast environments, press conferences, and field reporting. Works across both traditional media and digital platforms, producing original political content and interviews. Strong ability to think on my feet in live situations, with a particular strength in networking, building relationships, and maintaining contacts across political and media circles.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work History
Political Journalist / On-Air Commentator
TalkTV , GB News and others
London
02.2025 - Current
- Regular contributor to political and current affairs programming
- Provide live commentary and analysis on breaking political developments
- Experience responding in real time during live broadcast discussions
- Comfortable thinking on my feet in fast-moving media environments
- Develop and maintain ongoing relationships with journalists, producers, and political contacts across Westminster media
Internship – Reform UK, Westminster
Reform UK
- Responded to policy queries and assisted with constituent-facing communications
- Attended press conferences and parliamentary events
- Engaged with senior political figures across parties
- Developed strong communication, networking, and political awareness skills
- Gained insight into internal party operations and Westminster processes
TalkTV Internship
TALKTV
- Collaborated with editorial and production teams in a live political newsroom
- Monitored broadcast preparation and political programming workflows to enhance understanding
- Gained experience of fast-paced editorial decision-making and live output environments
- Developed professional relationships with presenters and producers to facilitate communication
Host & Producer
New Culture Forum
- Hosted the political discussion programme for the New Culture Forum
- Delivered regular on-camera monologues covering key political and cultural issues
- Conducted interviews with leading political thinkers including James Orr, Liam Halligan, Maurice Glasman, and others
- Produced and structured long form political discussion content
- Regularly conducted vox pops
Political Journalism & Independent Reporting
Independent
- Conduct independent political reporting across Westminster, party politics, and education policy, producing original video and written content across digital platforms
- Carry out field reporting and street interviews on major political issues, including digital identity policy and public attitudes toward government proposals
- Reported on political tensions within UK universities through on-site field reporting and interviews with students following claims of hostility toward Reform UK student groups
- Produced education-focused reporting after obtaining and analysing material from the NEU conference relating to guidance to teach "anti reform teaching materials"
- Interviewed Nigel Farage in a long-form format following sustained coverage of his campaign activity during local elections in Essex
- Attended Reform UK national conference in a press capacity, conducting interviews with senior figures and Reform MPs in both formal and informal media settings
- Experienced in press environments including media scrums, live questioning, and conference reporting involving senior political figures such as Richard Tice and Nigel Farage
Social Media
Freelance
- Built independent political platform across X and Instagram through commentary, reporting, and short-form video content
- Manage and create social media content for individuals, including editing and publishing political and commentary material
- Produce and film own digital video content covering political issues and current affairs
- Develop and maintain online audience engagement through consistent political commentar
Hospitality Worker
Pubs
- Developed discipline, reliability, and ability to work in fast-paced customer-facing environments
- Gained early experience communicating with the public and handling responsibility
- Worked in pubs and restaurants during weekends in earlier years
Education
Robert Barclay Academy
Skills
- Live commentary
- Broadcast journalism
- Content production
- Political analysis
- Media relations
- Audience engagement
- Interviewing techniques
- Content editing
- Clear communication
- Creative thinking
- Decision making
- Networking
- Relationship-building
- Team contribution
- Public speaking
- Critical thinking
Timeline
Political Journalist / On-Air Commentator
TalkTV , GB News and others
02.2025 - Current
Internship – Reform UK, Westminster
Reform UK
TalkTV Internship
TALKTV
Host & Producer
New Culture Forum
Political Journalism & Independent Reporting
Independent
Social Media
Freelance
Hospitality Worker
Pubs
Robert Barclay Academy