JOURNALIST BROADCASTER STORYTELLER
Dedicated journalist, producer and presenter of news and entertainment content, for broadcast and digital platforms.
Ricky is an NCTJ, gold standard, accredited multimedia journalist who began presenting and producing at Gaydio, the UK’s biggest LGBTQ+ station, where he currently broadcasts breakfast news.
He has contributed to the Fierce! Slay! Talk! podcast with Drag Race UK’s Divina De Campo. Ricky co presented and co produced many episodes, interviewing performers from the Ru Paul’s Drag Race franchise and beyond. Ricky has broadcast for Radio News Hub delivering national news and bespoke bulletins on behalf of stations including Isle of Wight Radio, More Radio Sussex, Get Radio Oxford, Dee FM and Silk FM.
Ricky is originally from Cornwall and is based in Salford where he studied at University of Salford and News Associates.
“To be persuasive we must be believable; to be believable we must be credible; to be credible we must be truthful.”
Edward R. Murrow, Broadcaster and War Reporter
Portfolio Examples
A collection of multi format media stories by Ricky Williams
WATCH: Police and Manchester City Council in dual efforts to help improve Manchester’s beloved Gay Village
LISTEN: Special Political Report, The Lunchtime Programme
Radio News Hub
READ: Hate crime figures in Greater Manchester remain higher than pre-pandemic levels
“A highly skilled reporter and presenter. Consistently demonstrated a high level of professionalism, creativity, and dedication to his work. He has a natural talent for connecting with his audience.”
Sophie Spicknell
Editor, SuperYacht Times
“Thank you so much for lifting us up! I hope we can work together more in the future”
SPARKLE
Charitable Organisation
“Ricky has provided a fast high quality voice over for Salford Pride marketing content. Demonstrated dedication and ability to provide engaging and entertaining conversations with high profile podcasts guests when conducting interviews.”
Connor James
Producer, Stage manager