Categories: OLD Media Moves

Times Radio signs O’Connell as biz correspondent

Dominic O’Connell

Dominic O’Connell has joined Times Radio, News UK as a business correspondent to provide business news at 6 a.m. on weekday mornings.

He begins Nov. 1.

He has previously worked as a business presenter on BBC Radio 4’s Today Program. Before that, he was a business editor at the Sunday Times.

Times Radio program director Tim Levell said:

“Times Radio, much like The Times newspaper, prides itself on our political and business coverage, and Dominic will help us to drive even more business stories for our listeners.

“He brings with him a wealth of experience in business storytelling and a bulging contacts book of industry leaders to inform our business-savvy listeners on all the latest news and insight from the world of business.

“Dominic’s appointment is a further sign of how we are investing in and growing our award-winning Breakfast program.”

O’Connell added:

“Times Radio is an exciting voice in national radio and speaks to an astute set of well-informed listeners. I’m looking forward to getting started and bringing all the key stories from the markets and business to our listeners across the UK.”

Mariam Ahmed

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