In this episode of ‘NFLGirlUK meets…’ (now The Cleats Off Podcast), I speak with Neil Reynolds, presenter for NFL on Sky Sports. He has covered the NFL as a journalist and broadcaster since 1991 and writes for a variety of publications and websites. On top of this, he is the host of the ‘Inside the Huddle’ podcast, as well as of NFL UK Live events.
In the interview, Neil shares how his career started, the individuals who’ve made an impact, and his thoughts on the future of NFL in the UK.
About Neil Reynolds
Neil’s career started in 1997 at First Down Newspaper. After that,, he joined as the editor of the NFLEurope.com in 2001 and after two years, became public relations manager.
In 2006, Neil set up his own company and became a PR consultant, broadcaster and journalist. His clients range from:
- National Football League
- Sky Sports
- BBC Online
- BBC Radio 5 Live
- USP Content
- Haymarket magazines
- The People
- British Universities American Football League,
- The United Football League
- NFLUK.com
Neil is a co-presenter of the NFL on Sky Sports and therefore offers in studio analysis, voice overs, and interviews other guests.
As well as this, he hosts two ‘Inside the Huddle’ podcasts per week on behalf of the NFL which regularly ranked among the top 10 on iTunes.
But it doesn’t stop there. For instance, Neil has hosted several fan and corporate events on behalf of the NFL, including the Fan Rally in Trafalgar Square (40,000 fans in 2010 and 2011), the Tailgate Party at Wembley Stadium and the NFL International Sponsor Summit.