Alex Hoad

Alex Hoad is a seasoned journalist with various work experiences in the sports and media industry. Alex started their career as a Sports Editor at Kent Messenger in 2008 and later became a Business Editor at Kos Media in 2009. In the same year, they joined KM Media Group as a Multi-media Sports Journalist, where they covered prominent sporting events such as the Olympic Games in 2012 and the Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games. Alex also worked as a Content and Copywriter for Saga plc., focusing on travel, from 2017 to 2020. During this time, they took on freelance roles at LOVE SPORT Radio as a Sports Journalist, providing daily updates and analysis for global sporting events. Alex was also a Features Writer at Wisden for a brief period in 2020. In 2021, Alex worked as a Stadium Announcer for Kent Cricket, and in 2022, they joined BBC Sport as a Broadcast Journalist, responsible for providing live text updates and writing features for their website. Additionally, they have worked as a Freelance Content Editor for UEFA since 2020. Overall, Alex has a diverse background in sports journalism, with experience in broadcasting, writing, and reporting on a wide range of sporting events.

Alex Hoad attended Harvey Grammar School in Folkestone, but no specific dates or degrees were mentioned. Alex then enrolled in the Trinity Mirror Training Centre to study journalism. Again, no dates or degrees were provided. Finally, Alex pursued a degree in journalism at the University of Lincoln.