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Leonie Carpenter

London

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Matchday Host

Chelsea Football Club (Women's Team)
London
2025.08 - Current
  • Host matchdays for Chelsea F.C. Women, engaging live crowds, facilitating fan interaction to enhance the matchday experience
  • Conduct post-match manager and player interviews for Chelsea TV

Freelance Presenter

Wembley Stadium
London
2024.04 - 2026.05
  • Host fan parks at major sporting and music events at Wembley Stadium
  • Engage and entertain diverse crowds through interviews and fun, interactive activities
  • Adapt communication style to suit different audiences in a fast-paced environment

Freelance Presenter

BBC Sport
2024.08 - 2026.05
  • Present community storytelling content for Match of the Day, highlighting the impact of Premier League club initiatives
  • Document and showcase grassroots and community programmes through interviews and on-the-ground reporting
  • Interview players, managers, and community leaders about the work clubs do to support local communities

Freelance Presenter/Producer

Killer Broadcast
2024.03 - 2025.05
  • Produce and present interviews with current and former players from Chelsea F.C. Women for social media and radio content
  • Promote the women’s game across digital and broadcast platforms

Freelance Presenter/Contributor

90min Football
2023.08 - 2025.05
  • Host and contribute to live shows covering the latest football news, results, and fixtures across the men’s and women’s game
  • Lead matchday social media takeovers featuring vox pops, analysis, and behind-the-scenes fan content

Freelance Presenter/Facilitator

Hark
2021.09 - 2026.07
  • Facilitate workshops focused on employability, presentation, speaking, listening, and creativity skills for young people
  • Deliver engaging sessions that build confidence and communication

Olympics Host/Presenter

CTV
Paris
2024.07 - 2024.08
  • Host across multiple venues and stadiums during the 2024 Summer Olympics.
  • Deliver pieces to camera, interview attendees, and engage with crowds in live event environments. (Paris)

Freelance Assistant Producer

Premier League Productions
2023.09 - 2024.05
  • Work with editors to produce matchday highlights for Premier League fixtures
  • Assist in selecting and assembling key moments to create engaging broadcast and digital content

Freelance Assistant Producer

TalkSPORT
2022.02 - 2023.05
  • Assist with live show production, including feature writing, audio editing, highlights, and preview packages
  • Contribute on-air to topical sports discussions and debates
  • Work to strict deadlines as part of a fast-paced production team to ensure smooth show delivery

Presenter/Producer

Chelsea TV
2021.03 - 2023.05
  • Produce Matchday Live coverage for Chelsea F.C. men’s, women’s, and academy teams
  • Lead editorial planning, including running orders, graphics, and VT packages
  • Create highlights and digital content for the app, YouTube, and social media platforms
  • Track social media trends and select fan interaction content for live broadcasts
  • Film fan-focused content and develop ideas to increase audience engagement
  • Contribute on-air analysis and reporting pre-match, at half-time, post-match, in studio, and pitch side

Freelance Presenter

Chelsea Fans TV
2020.03 - 2022.05
  • Research, write, and film content covering pre-match analysis, transfer news, and key football topics
  • Produce post-match reviews and analysis content across digital platforms
  • Discuss weekly football news, games, and player performances in a studio setting
  • Host fan cam interviews with supporters, covering match reactions and upcoming fixtures

Presenter/Producer

Bench Talks
2018.08 - 2022.05
  • Create, produce, and present an independent YouTube series focused on football
  • Source and interview guests including former footballers, coaches, and football-passionate actors
  • Manage end-to-end production including research, filming, editing, and presentation

Sports Bulletin Journalist

TalkSPORT
2021.06 - 2021.10
  • Work Experience Role - Assist in producing hourly sports bulletins by researching breaking and developing news stories.
  • Write, record, and deliver studio bulletins in a fast-paced broadcast environment.

Applied Behaviour Analyst

Beyond Autism
2020.06 - 2021.10
  • Support children with autism to build independence and improve daily living skills
  • Deliver tailored one-to-one learning based on individual education plans, covering academic and functional skills
  • Encourage communication using verbal language, Makaton, and alternative communication devices

Sports Bulletin Journalist

Times Radio
2021.09 - 2021.09
  • Work Experience Role - Shadow reporters and assist with on-location filming for news coverage
  • Write and deliver short pieces to camera
  • Capture key footage and record quotes during live reporting
  • Support communication with reporters on breaking and developing news

Freelance Presenter

Sports Hub Video
2020.12 - 2021.08
  • Research and analyse matches to produce weekly score predictions across multiple leagues, including the WSL
  • Write scripts and discuss current football news and topics
  • Create written and video content for the website.
  • Promote content across social media to drive audience engagement and traffic

Learning Support Assistant

Countesthorpe Community College
2013.09 - 2020.01
  • Support students with special educational needs, including dyslexia, autism, ADHD, physical disabilities, and mental health needs
  • Assist with learning activities to promote engagement, progress, and independence
  • Provide tailored support to help students access the curriculum and develop confidence in the classroom

Education

BA (HONS) DRAMA - Arts

Kingston University
London
2010.09 - 2013.05

A- Levels - History, French and Drama

Countesthorpe Community College
Countesthorpe, Leicestershire
2008.09 - 2010.05

LinkedIn

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Timeline

Matchday Host

Chelsea Football Club (Women's Team)
2025.08 - Current

Freelance Presenter

BBC Sport
2024.08 - 2026.05

Olympics Host/Presenter

CTV
2024.07 - 2024.08

Freelance Presenter

Wembley Stadium
2024.04 - 2026.05

Freelance Presenter/Producer

Killer Broadcast
2024.03 - 2025.05

Freelance Assistant Producer

Premier League Productions
2023.09 - 2024.05

Freelance Presenter/Contributor

90min Football
2023.08 - 2025.05

Freelance Assistant Producer

TalkSPORT
2022.02 - 2023.05

Freelance Presenter/Facilitator

Hark
2021.09 - 2026.07

Sports Bulletin Journalist

Times Radio
2021.09 - 2021.09

Sports Bulletin Journalist

TalkSPORT
2021.06 - 2021.10

Presenter/Producer

Chelsea TV
2021.03 - 2023.05

Freelance Presenter

Sports Hub Video
2020.12 - 2021.08

Applied Behaviour Analyst

Beyond Autism
2020.06 - 2021.10

Freelance Presenter

Chelsea Fans TV
2020.03 - 2022.05

Presenter/Producer

Bench Talks
2018.08 - 2022.05

Learning Support Assistant

Countesthorpe Community College
2013.09 - 2020.01

BA (HONS) DRAMA - Arts

Kingston University
2010.09 - 2013.05

A- Levels - History, French and Drama

Countesthorpe Community College
2008.09 - 2010.05
Leonie Carpenter