A Physics major, Team GB runner who broke three National records, sports model, cellist and a champion of sustainability, Jo Ankier is one of the most exciting media personalities you can find.
Jo has risen to the very pinnacle of the broadcasting world during her years as an anchor and reporter across both sports and news earning long-term roles and contracts with major networks across the US, UK and Istanbul including; ESPN (7 years), The Tennis Channel (4 years), BT Sport (4.5 years), TLN News (2 years), TRT World News (1 year) as well as long-term freelance work for Premier League, CBS (USA) and Paramount Plus, Extreme E, E1 Series, Formula 1 teams, Liverpool TV, Chelsea TV, European Athletics, Superleague Triathlon, Olympic Channel and more.
Entrusted with anchoring major shows and live coverage from some of the biggest sporting events in the world, Jo has brought her high energy and flair to; 4 x Olympic Games, The X Games, The America’s Cup, ESPY Awards, FIFA World Cup, NBA Finals, E1 Series and Formula 1 Grand Prix’s.
Jo gained considerable notoriety in the boxing world during her long-term role with BT Sport as the lead in-the-ring reporter and 2nd presenter for their prestigious Fight Night Live show where she conducted global post-fight interviews in-the-ring which went viral including; Tyson Fury at Tottenham Hotspurs Stadium where she set up Tyson's first face-off with Olexander Usyk, Tommy Fury in Riyadh in his win over Jake Paul, Joe Joyce at Manchester Arena following his major win over Joseph Parker and many more.
More recently, Jo has been diving into her love of motorsports, the environment, passion for sustainability and her background in Physics, undertaking a journey with the founding company of Formula E as the presenter for the new and exciting E1 Series and a presenter of Extreme E. Both championships concern fully-electric, carbon-neutral racing on road and water and also involve Jo working alongside global superstar Team Owners including; Tom Brady, Nico Rosberg, Rafa Nadal, Sergio Perez and more.
In the world of news, Jo’s education and adventurous spirit has led her to not only anchoring news but also producing investigative features for outlets including Vice Media, Vocative, ATTN.com, TLN News often immersing herself in the story, regardless of the risks, Louis Theroux style!
Jo is looking forward to covering her fourth full Olympic Games this summer and we are excited to see where her love for news, sports, science and sustainability takes her next.
Jo is a greencard holder and works in both the US and Europe.
Credits include:
LIVE Fight Night (Reporter & Presenter, BT Sport)
Extreme E (On-Site Host Broadcast, Digital reporter and Presenter, ITV)
The Prospects (Boxing Anchor, BT Sport & Youtube)
EPL Coverage - (Reporter, Amazon)
Formula 1 - (Miami GP reporter, Aston Martin)
Serie A (Studio Presenter, CBS America)
Olympic Games Tokyo (Reporter, Olympic Channel)
Super League Triathlon (Presenter)
Mola TV & Socials (Pitch Side Reporter)
Major League Baseball Reporter (BT Sport)
Football Reporter (Premier League Productions)
Reporter (Numerous European Athletic Events)
Beyond the Game - FIFA World Cup (Presenter, TRT World)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Opening Ceremony (ESPN, Reporter)
TRT World News - Champions League (Reporter, TRT World)
Laureus World Sports Awards - (Presenter, Reporter, TRT World)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Athletics (ESPN, Reporter)
Beyond the Game - FIFA World Cup (Presenter, TRT World)
Beyond the Game - Wimbledon Tennis (Presenter, TRT World)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Tennis Final (Reporter, ESPN)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Gymnastics (Reporter, ESPN)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Athletics (Commentator, ESPN)
Rio2016 Olympic Games - Athletics Breaking News (Reporter, ESPN)
Beyond the Game - Jurgen Klopp Exclusive (Reporter, TRT World)
Liverpool FC TV - Gerrard in LA feature (Reporter, LFCTV)
Liverpool FC TV - Pre-season tour of the USA (Reporter, LFCTV)
Sportscenter International - Boxing (Reporter, ESPN)
Sportscenter International - Boxing (Reporter, ESPN)
ESPY Awards - Red Carpet Show (Presenter, ESPN)
Laureus World Sports Awards - (Presenter, Reporter, TRT World)
Beyond the Game - World Sports show (Presenter, TRT World)
Beyond the Game - FIFA World Cup (Presenter, TRT World)
Beyond the Game - World Sports show (Presenter, Reporter, TRT World)
TRT World News - World Sports bulletins (Presenter, Reporter)
ESPN, Rio2016 Olympic Games - (Reporter, ESPN International)
ESPN, London2012 Olympic Games - (Presenter, ESPN International)
ESPY Awards - Red Carpet Show (Presenter, ESPN international)
Sportscenter International - Boxing, NBA, MLS, Golf, Tennis (Reporter, ESPN International)
ESPN Americas Cup Sailing - (Presenter, Reporter, ESPN International)
ESPN X Games - (Presenter, Reporter, ESPN International)
IAAF World Indoor Athletics Championships - (Reporter, ESPN)
ESPN International Programming - Cycling, Miami Marathon, Track & Field, Golf, Soccer - (Presenter)
The Tennis Channel - Court Report (Presenter, Reporter)
Liverpool FC TV - Los Angeles (Reporter, LFCTV)
Chelsea FC TV - Blues News (Presenter)
Major League Soccer - Kick TV (Presenter)
Chivas USA Soccer - (Reporter)
KDOC_Los Angeles - NHL, NBA, Soccer (Presenter)
BBC London Radio - Athens2004 Olympic Games (Athlete Reporter)