Olivier Weber
London,London
Summary
Broadcast journalist with extensive experience of live TV, radio and online content at international media organisations, as a presenter, reporter, producer and editor. Specialized in business and international news. Committed to delivering high-quality content in a dynamic media environment, with adaptability, creativity, and empathy.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Freelance journalist
BBC News TVU
London
2024.01 - Current
- Produced content for BBC language TV bulletins
Freelance London TV correspondent
CNews
Paris
2023.07 - Current
- Live TV coverage of news events in UK for France's leading 24h news channel.
Senior broadcast journalist
BBC World Service
London
2012.11 - 2023.06
- Team leader at BBC Afrique's daily TV news bulletin in French.
- Presenter of live daily news bulletin.
- Worked under pressure, ensuring accurate coverage, in fast moving news environment, maintaining high editorial standards.
- Produced engaging multimedia content for increased online traffic.
Freelance TV correspondent
Canal+
Paris
2010.01 - 2012.10
- Live TV coverage of UK news events for French media group Canal+
TV news anchor
Bloomberg
London
1997.06 - 2009.06
- Contributed to the launch of Bloomberg TV France in London.
- Developed, presented and edited channel's flagship daily live business news TV shows
- Presented and edited thousands of hours of live output.
- Conducted live interviews with key news figures.
Journalist
European Business News - Dow Jones
London
1997.01 - 1997.06
- Launched and produced French output for EBN, Dow Jones's TV news channel
Broadcast journalist
BBC World Service
London
1996.02 - 1997.01
- Presenter of news bulletins of the BBC's French service
Broadcast journalist
Radio Contact
Brussels
1995.05 - 1995.12
- Presenter of news bulletins for Belgium's leading FM radio station
Education
Master in Journalism -
Université Libre De Bruxelles
Brussels / Belgium 1990.09 - 1995.06
Skills
- Communication excellence
- Broadcast writing proficiency
- Live reporting
- News judgement
- Decision making under pressure
- Video editing
- Language and translation proficiency
Languages
French
Native
English
Fluent
German
Advanced
Dutch
Intermediate
Spanish
Intermediate
Accomplishments
French translator of "Tales Of The City" ("Chroniques De San Francisco"), the best-selling novel by American author Armistead Maupin.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Freelance journalist
BBC News TVU
2024.01 - Current
Freelance London TV correspondent
CNews
2023.07 - Current
Senior broadcast journalist
BBC World Service
2012.11 - 2023.06
Freelance TV correspondent
Canal+
2010.01 - 2012.10
TV news anchor
Bloomberg
1997.06 - 2009.06
Journalist
European Business News - Dow Jones
1997.01 - 1997.06
Broadcast journalist
BBC World Service
1996.02 - 1997.01
Broadcast journalist
Radio Contact
1995.05 - 1995.12
Master in Journalism -
Université Libre De Bruxelles
1990.09 - 1995.06