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
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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