Now based in San Francisco, California

Voice of Authority.
Storyteller. News Anchor.

Former Senior Broadcast Journalist at LBC News in London. A senior national news broadcaster with experience on the UK's biggest commercial radio network, listened to by millions. From world events to Westminster, I explore beyond the headlines to inform, engage, and entertain—live, unscripted, and always on point.

Rachel Gerrish in BBC News broadcast setting

+43%

Listener Growth (Year-on-Year)Source: RAJAR

11+ Years

Total On-Air Experience

Live

Breaking News Coverage 24/7

Professional Experience

Presenter & Senior Broadcast Journalist
Global (LBC News) • London, UK
Jul 2018 - Dec 2024

At the heart of the UK's only 24-hour rolling news station. Presented weekends (11:00–15:00) and guided listeners through overnight hours (23:00–06:00).

  • Produced and presented own shows, processing breaking news instantly, accurately, and with personality.
  • Relaunched LBC News as one of the first presenter/producers (a high-intensity role now covered by multiple hires).
  • Secure and execute high-profile interviews and human-interest stories that generate their own headlines.
  • Mentored emerging broadcasters and fostered a supportive newsroom culture.
Key Achievement:Weekend shows smashed listening records with RAJAR listener growth up 43% year on year (2023-2024)
Broadcast Journalist
Bauer Media • Manchester, UK
Aug 2016 - Jul 2018

Worked across the Bauer network on national and local brands (KISS, Planet Rock, Kerrang, Heat Radio, Hallam FM, Radio City, Metro Radio).

  • Produced daily video content for social channels, averaging 3,000 views/day.
  • Part of the award-winning team for coverage of the Manchester Arena bombing.
Senior Broadcast Journalist & Radio Presenter
Lincs FM Group • Doncaster, UK
Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

Reported and read bulletins for Rotherham, Doncaster, and Barnsley areas during a period of intense national political focus.

  • Presented the New Music Show every Saturday across the Lincs FM network.
  • Won awards (Arqiva and IRN) for coverage of major events including the Hillsborough disaster fight for justice.
Early Career & Freelance
BBC Radio Sheffield, The Sheffield Star, Forge Radio
2011 - 2014
  • BBC Radio Sheffield: Presented exclusive local stories including attacks on prostitutes and the Tramlines festival collapse.
  • Forge Radio: Head of News. Built a team of 30 reporters and increased output from 1 to 55 bulletins per week.
  • CorpTV Presenter: Viral YouTube show gaining ~40,000 views on Reddit.

Top Skills

Radio BroadcastingRadio ProductionBreaking NewsLive PresentingInterviewingScript WritingVideo ProductionMentoringVoice OverNews ReadingAudio Editing

Honors & Awards

News Team of the Year

Industry Recognition

Best Feature (News Bulletins)

Journalism Excellence
F

Women in Broadcasting & Content

Global Fellowship Programme (Leader of Tomorrow)
A

Arqiva & IRN Awards

For coverage of national importance