Wiki Biography / Profile Background
Introduction :
- Aaron Armstrong is an accomplished broadcast journalist with a fruitful career that spans over two decades across television and radio. His professional journey has taken him through some of the best-known broadcasters globally, including the BBC, Sky News, Sky Sports, and Eurosport/TRT World.
Early Life and Education :
- Aaron’s academic journey started at the University of Indianapolis where he earned a diploma in Business & Politics, attaining a Dean’s list grade. His participation in public speaking societies sparked his interest in broadcast journalism. This passion propelled him to further his studies at the Queen’s University of Belfast where he received his BA Hons in Politics with a 2:1 grade in 1998.
- He was active in Men’s 1st XI Cricket and QUB Hockey Blue during his undergraduate years. Finally, Aaron graduated with a postgraduate degree in broadcast journalism from the University of the Arts London, solidifying his foundation in the field.
- In an interview with Mark McKillen for The Edit, a career newsletter at Queen’s University Belfast, Arron shared his academic journey. He chose to major in politics at Queen’s in the mid-1990s due to his passion for the subject and the university’s esteemed politics department. Although his degree hasn’t directly influenced his career path, Arron credits it with providing a more rounded worldview and skills he still uses today.
Work, Career, Salary and Net Worth :
- Aaron’s career in broadcasting and journalism started with Eurosport in November 2006 as a presenter based in London.
- He soon moved to BBC News and BBC World in January 2007 where he served as a Broadcast Journalist for five years, building, running orders, and interviewing guests.
- In 2012, he moved to IMG Studios, the Premier League Productions, where he was a TV presenter and reporter until 2018. Concurrently, he also served as a Freelance TV Presenter for Channel 5 News Programmes between 2014 and 2015.
- From August 2014 to August 2021, Aaron was a Sky News and Sky Sports TV presenter. He showcased his skillset as the lead anchor of single- and double-headed rolling news coverage, incorporating breaking news, extensive interviews, live sport, and scripted bulletins. As a news and sports presenter for Sky, Arron often covered breaking news, including stories such as the Westgate Mall terrorist attack, Christian Eriksen’s defeat at Euro 2020 on Sky News, Mohammed Ali’s passing, and the creation and dissolution of the European Super League.
- Currently, Aaron is a freelance radio presenter for LBC News Global since January 2022, where he is involved in scripting, producing, and driving the rolling news bulletins. Additionally, he has been a freelance news anchor for TRT World since August 2021, focusing on news coverage for the Middle East and the USA.
- Besides his work in broadcast journalism, Arron has showcased his talents at various events for Extreme Golf. This includes the Who Cares Scotland gala dinner, fundraising events, and multiple online quizzes. His skills extend to being an adept event host, auctioneer, and after-dinner speaker.
- Guests from all walks of life feel relaxed and engaged due to Arron’s pleasant, easy-going style and his passion for news, sports, and current events.
Interesting Facts, Height and Trivia :
- Arron’s coverage of significant events spans across various sports, including the 2006 Ryder Cup, international cricket, the 2010 Hockey World Cup, the 2011 Women’s Football World Cup, and the Champions Hockey Trophy.
- Notably, Arron was responsible for breaking the story of the US’s complete withdrawal from Afghanistan, managing TRT World’s uninterrupted live coverage of the final plane’s departure from Kabul.
- Arron advised Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences (AHSS) students at Queen’s to gain as much work experience as possible and be proactive during placements. He urges them to understand that success in a competitive industry like media won’t be handed to them and that hard work is essential.
