Students invited to hear from national sports journalist

Tuesday 24 September 2024

Mark McQuillan will speak to the island’s sixth-form students about careers in sport journalism.

The Skipton-hosted event is an opportunity for media and physical education students interested in a career in sports journalism or journalism more broadly to get an insight into how to excel in a competitive industry.

McQuillan has more than a decade’s worth of experience and currently presents and reports for Sky Sports News, ITV News, and 5 News. 

Prior to this, he was a presenter for Channel TV, anchoring its flagship 6pm programme for seven years.

While in Guernsey, he will also speak at a B48 club breakfast event. Attendees will hear how the strategies, discipline, and mindset required for athletic success can be adapted to business environments.

"Living and working in the Channel Islands was an incredibly special and rewarding time for me, so the opportunity to come back and speak to Guernsey's sixth-form students is one I am relishing. The Channel Islands provides a unique and exciting platform for those wanting to pursue a career in the media. I'm really looking forward to reflecting on my time at ITV Channel, my passion for sport and current work - including presenting for Sky Sports News - and the opportunities that has provided.

"I also look forward to hearing from the students and what they want to achieve, while giving advice, tips and insight on what to expect and how you can stand out and build a successful career."

Kaz Veljovic, Chief People Officer at Skipton International, said: “Nurturing the talent of tomorrow is a key mission for Skipton and we look forward to encouraging Guernsey’s children to explore new paths and consider careers in fields they might otherwise have not considered.” 

The talk takes place on Wednesday 16 October.