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Jonelle Awomoyi

Jonelle Awomoyi

Jonelle Awomoyi

Journalist

BBC Studios

Speaking at

Wednesday 19 June, 11:30 - 12:00

Navigating a New Era of Social Storytelling in the Age of Backlash

Biography

Jonelle Awomoyi is a presenter and producer for BBC News, creating impactful news reports across social media including TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and more – bringing you the news where you are.

Having co-founded the weekly BBC News’ Reliable Sauce podcast, Jonelle presents breaking and developing stories that are most relevant to youth audiences.

Jonelle dissects and analyses emerging social media trends, unravelling the hashtags and threads that shape and influence societal behaviour.

Her bespoke investigations have been instrumental in enhancing user protection on social media platforms. And have held the UK government accountable, resulting in a renewed promise of £500 million investment in youth.