Stuart Hodge is a multilingual media professional from Ayrshire in Scotland. He is currently involved in a variety of projects, primarily as Chief Editor of GPFans on behalf of the Realtimes Publishing Network – a website he turned into the fastest-growing in the UK market within six months of taking over, by completely revamping the strategy, makeup of the team and working practices. Stuart also recently worked as play-by-play commentator for the Caledonia Gladiators basketball team and recently did voiceover work for a BBC documentary about the team. Prior to that, he was leading the digital content on NBA for Sky Sports in the UK, a role he executed to award-winning standard – and he still also works as a freelance writer for a vast number of different local, regional, national and international publications on a variety of topics regularly.As Staffordshire University’s Journalism Student of the Year in 2012, it’s no surprise that Stuart's background is primarily in sports journalism and broadcasting where he has worked in Paris and various locations in the UK for companies including Sky Sports, Eurosport, Norwich City FC as well as various newspaper titles in a variety of roles.As someone passionate about technology, Stuart has worked on various projects within that field. For example, he was Content Manager on CelticLIVE – the world's first stadium matchday app for mobile – as well as consulting editorially for technology publisher BizClik Media, before co-founding a digital publishing company (now known as VWDA) as well as contributing articles for its primary digital publication Digital Bulletin and sister title Tech For Good.Stuart has also worked as press officer for musical acts and the UK’s youngest feature film director, Jack Spring, and took care of all press coverage for his debut movie Destination: Dewsbury as well as hosting at the various premieres.As a rounded media professional with a variety of skills, Stuart willingly encourages anyone interested in collaborating to get in touch.
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Managing DirectorHodge Solutions LtdUnited Kingdom -
Talent And Strategy Lead – Gpfans Global, Us & EsRealtimes - Publishing Network Jan 2024 - PresentOverseeing and developing content strategy and implementation on GPFans in English and Spanish language -
Editor-In-Chief - Gpfans GlobalGpfans Jan 2023 - PresentEditor-in-Chief at GPFans Global – building a whole new editorial team from scratch and tripling the audience within the first six months, to become the UK’s fastest growing sports website.Also spearheaded the implementation of a full international team to cover races from various locations around the world. After one year, the website became 15 times more visible on Google and audience directly searching for the website became main driver of traffic. – Managing the day-to-day content operation of GPFans Global in English language– Overseeing team responsible for producing and curating content for website and social channels– Liaising with different language editions and paddock correspondents, as well as social media and multimedia colleagues, to maximise content offering- Developing overall brand to encompass new strategy and revenue funnels -
Managing DirectorHodge Solutions Ltd Oct 2020 - Present -
Football CommentatorVarious Clients Jun 2010 - PresentFootball commentary, beginning in France in 2010 for Eurosport and Ma Chaine Sport and carrying on throughout my career working for the likes of DaZn, IMG, Norwich City FC, Spring Media and Spalk amongst others – covering all types of matches, leagues and competitions. I can provide commentary services to a bespoke standard both on-site and remotely.
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Nba Journalist & Multi-Sport Journalist - Sky SportsSky Jan 2019 - PresentManaging all aspects of Sky Sports' digital NBA output when on shift, including web editorial, video on all platforms and social media.This expanded to becoming a journalist covering multiple sports including: athletics, boxing, cricket, darts, F1, golf, NFL, rugby union, tennis, the Olympics and general sports news. -
Nba Journalist & Content Lead (Ftc) - Sky SportsSky Mar 2022 - Sep 2022London, England, United Kingdom– Managing all aspects of Sky Sports' digital NBA output when on shift, including web editorial, video on all platforms and social media– Generating and planning editorial, implementing ideas and shaping content strategy– Collaborating with all departments across the business to ensure best possible product– Measuring against KPIs and ensuring delivery on key objectives for all stakeholders -
Social Media Journalist - Sky SportsSky Mar 2017 - Mar 2022London, United KingdomPushing content across social media accounts and covering multiple live events simultaneously for Sky Sports. -
Football Journalist - Sky SportsSky Sep 2017 - Mar 2018Live blogging of football matches and producing news stories for the Sky Sports website. This included adapting multimedia content into an appropriate, digestible size for social channels. -
HodgeythehackHodgeythehack Podcast Network Mar 2021 - PresentVariousThe Hodgeythehack Creative Network is a range of content created by journalist, commentator and podcaster Stuart Hodge (also known as Hodgeythehack).Hodgeythehack can also be found on other social media 👇Twitter: https://twitter.com/hodgeythehackFacebook: https://facebook.com/hodgeythehackInstagram: https://instagram.com/hodgeythehack -
Freelance Writer & Broadcaster (Sports/News)Independent Contractor - Various Media Outlets Mar 2009 - PresentVariousI began my freelance writing career back in 2009, prior to attending university, when I sold my first story to the Daily Record. Since then, I have regularly sold copy to a variety of local, regional and national newspapers and magazines and broadcast locally, nationally and internationally as well as being in charge of international broadcast feeds. -
Co-FounderVwda Jun 2021 - PresentNorwich, England, United Kingdom -
Co-FounderDigital Bulletin Nov 2018 - PresentNorwich, United KingdomShareholder in an exciting new business covering stories of #DigitalTransformation -
Basketball Commentator/AnnouncerBbl - British Basketball League Oct 2022 - May 2023Covering British Basketball League games as play-by-play announcer and colour commentator. -
Basketball Commentator/AnnouncerCaledonia Gladiators Sep 2022 - May 2023Play-by-play announcer/commentator for Caledonia Gladiators matches in both the BBL and WBBL. -
Venue Operations And Broadcast ManagerHogmore Media Ag Aug 2020 - Oct 2022Controlling all on-site operations and coordinating between all stakeholders for outside broadcast of pre-season matches around the UK.
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Football CommentatorHogmore Media Ag Jul 2019 - Oct 2022VariousProviding commentary on pre-season matches from teams across a multitude of leagues, both from remote location and on-site in stadium.
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Football CommentatorImg Media Oct 2019 - Dec 2021Uxbridge, Greater London, United KingdomProviding as-live commentary on EFL matches, from the Championship, League One and League Two - some of which is broadcast on Sky Sports. -
Head Of Press & Pr - Jack Spring FilmmakerJack Spring Filmmaker Sep 2016 - Jun 2021London, United KingdomManaging all press and public relations for rising star Jack Spring.
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Digital News Journalist (Freelance)Scottish Daily Record And Sunday Mail Ltd Sep 2015 - May 2020Producing work for the Daily Record digital desk for uploading online. This has helped keep my eye in as a "news man" and has increased my digital experience.Responsibilities:*Producing content for uploading online.*Ensuring copy is accompanied by appropriate digital assets.*Rewriting wire copy where appropriate into house style.*Desking stories appropriately.*All other tasks and duties as indicated by Digital management team. -
Sports Sub-Editor (Freelance)Scottish Daily Record And Sunday Mail Ltd Jun 2018 - Jan 2020Proofing copy and fitting it to pages/headlines/captions, ensuring accuracy and adherence to house rules and style. -
Digital Sports Journalist (Freelance)Scottish Daily Record And Sunday Mail Ltd Apr 2018 - Jan 2020Producing work for the Daily Record sports desk for uploading online.Responsibilities:*Producing content for uploading online.*Ensuring copy is accompanied by appropriate digital assets.*Rewriting wire copy where appropriate into house style.*Ensuring copy is legally safe and referring where appropriate.*Desking stories appropriately.*Uploading content to social media channels in a fashion that ensures maximum traction*All other tasks and duties as indicated by Digital Sport management team. -
Head Of Press & Event HostDestination: Dewsbury Film Sep 2016 - Sep 2019All press and PR activities related to the movie Destination: Dewsbury. -
Sports Commentator/AnnouncerDazn Group Aug 2017 - Aug 2019Providing live commentary and commentary on highlights of football (soccer) matches for the DaZn Canada platform.This has included Ligue Un, La Liga and Serie A matches as well as domestic cup matches in these countries. -
Editorial ConsultancyBizclik Media Mar 2017 - May 2018Norwich, United KingdomResponsibilities:*Writing articles and features, as commissioned, for a variety of digital publications, particularly in the business and IT sectors.*Imagining and developing editorial ideas through to completion.*Generating editorial plans and liaising with management team to expand and enhance overall magazine portfolio. -
Sports Commentator/NewsreaderEurosport Jun 2011 - Feb 2018Paris Area, FranceScripting and reading English language news across Eurosport platforms. Also includes work on the channel's Bundesliga coverage, commentating/highlights etc.Highlights include:*Co-commentating international football matches, including Spain versus Uruguay.*Putting together Bundesliga highlights programme, scripting and broadcasting as well as commentating German matches*Scripting and delivering a 30-minute news bulletin, to deadline, unassisted (normally a 2-man job).Although I'm based in the UK now, I return to Paris for work with Eurosport as and when required. -
Club CommentatorNorwich City Football Club Jul 2016 - May 2017Norwich, United KingdomDelivering live and as-live commentaries for home and away matches. -
Broadcast JournalistAnglian Radio Apr 2016 - Mar 2017Norwich, United KingdomReading the news and reporting on Radio Norwich 99.9, The Beach, North Norfolk Radio as well as Town 102 and Dream 100.*Scripting and newsreading duties on a combination of local and national stories, sport and weather.*Sourcing appropriate audio to accompany stories by conducting research, interviews, etc.*Providing written copy for online to supplement broadcast output, and signposting on social media to maximise potential engagement.*Creating concept and curating all content for newly-launched sports show.
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Deputy Managing EditorIrvine Life Jan 2015 - Jul 2015Irvine, Scotland.Irvine Life was a 36-page free monthly magazine about the communities in the neighbouring towns of Irvine and Kilwinning. The magazine was designed and published by its owners, Chameleon Graphics - a well-established Irvine based business but folded after three issues due to an advertising shortfall unrelated to the editorial team.I was responsible for:*Producing news stories/features for print and online (incl. additional multimedia content) from within the community.*Managing contributors to ensure work is submitted on time and then carrying out sub-editing duties.*Formulating and implementing operational strategy and generating new partnerships to ensure continued growth.
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Sports BroadcasterRadio France Internationale Jul 2011 - Jul 2015Paris Area, FranceCompiling and voicing sports bulletins/reports/packages, as well as putting together some magazine output for Radio France Internationale's English service.Highlights include:*Live broadcasting of bulletins on exciting sporting news days, (such as transfer deadline day).*Covering Champions League matches for the station as a correspondent.*Providing live voicers on various breaking news stories (such as Ferguson's retirement).*Putting together documentary programming on important issues such as Pistorius trial or doping in cycling. -
Head Of PressLess Than Sober/Wee Kris Jul 2009 - Jul 2015SaltcoatsCoordinating all press activity and coverage for Scottish music acts Less Than Sober & Wee Kris.Highlights include:*Covering LTS's rise and journey since 2009 and taking charge of promotional messaging for the band.*Undertaking all press promotion of the 'Wee Kris To Open For AC/DC At Hampden Glasgow In June 2015' and 'Wee Kris Shadow Tour' campaigns.*Arranging and co-ordinating all press and promotional activities for both acts - including on BBC Reporting Scotland and STV Glasgow's Riverside Show and coverage by broadsheet and tabloid newspapers/websites internationally as well as creating social media buzz on an international scale.
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Celticlive Content ManagerSnack Media Jun 2013 - Nov 2013Glasgow/LondonSourcing and providing content for the world's first stadium matchday app - working in conjunction with 3 different businesses including Celtic Football Club.The job also involved managing 2 subordinates during the matchday deployment.Upon launch, we were the number 1 downloaded sports app on iTunes, with a 5-star rating. Given that this was a world first, it was great to be a part of this project for a small spell at a crucial time to enhance and broaden my skillset. -
Sports CommentatorMa Chaîne Sport Nov 2012 - Jul 2013Paris Area, FranceCommentating various sports events for French satellite channel MCS International.Highlights include:*Sole Commentator on the Belgian Cup Final and Belgian Pro League games throughout the season.*Sole Commentator on Argentinian/Portuguese top flight football, and international rugby matches.*Sole Commentator on a number of Serie A1 (including playoffs) and Yeltsin Cup volleyball.
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Sports Reporter - Shropshire StarStar News Group Apr 2012 - Jun 2012Telford, United KingdomShort period as sports reporter at Shropshire Star right in the midst of doing my dissertation and prior to graduating university. Left this job after 3 months due to personal reasons. -
Football Fancast Interview Show HostSnack Media Mar 2011 - Nov 2011VariousHost of Football Fancast's flagship interview show.Highlights include:*Interviewing footballing luminaries including Steve McManaman and Christian Karembeu, amongst others.*Diligently exploring various pertinent & controversial topics, including racism and homosexuality in football. -
Placement In Media Dept.Watford Football Club Dec 2010 - Jan 2011Watford, United KingdomPlacement shadowing the club's media team as part of University degree.
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Stuart Hodge Education Details
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1St Class. Winner Of Journalism Student Of The Year Prize. -
Ardrossan AcademyHigh School
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Stuart Hodge's current role is Managing Director.
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Stuart Hodge attended Staffordshire University, Ardrossan Academy.
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