Mar 01 2020 61 mins 2
In this episode, Alexis Nunes, a Jamaican reporter and host for ESPN FC and ESPNcricinfo speaks about her journey as a sport journalist. She shares how her interest in sports developed, attending media school and her start as a reporter and producer at SportsMax Limited. She shares about being mentored by Simon Crosskill and working alongside former West Indies cricketers Jeffrey Dujon and Wavell Hinds. She also discusses her experience working with colleagues such Craig Burley at ESPN. Alexis also discussed: 1. How she discovered her natural affinity for television and her comfort in front of cameras at a young age. 2. Her family’s history, as El Salvadorians and Jamaicans. 3. The decline of interest in cricket regionally 4. Her move from Jamaica to the United States of America and subsequently, the United Kingdom. Other topics regarding her journey as a sports reporter are: 1. Being a female reporter and broadcaster in a male-dominated industry 2. The transition from working at SportsMax Limited to ESPN and the difference in broadcasting styles at SportsMax Limited and ESPN. 3. The highs and lows of live broadcasting 4. Memorable interviews Alexis has covered several major events for ESPN including the 2015 PanAm Games and has been cohost of the popular ESPNFC. She has served as a commentator at the 2015 and 2019 Cricket World Cups, 2019 Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup, IPL 2014 and the Major League Soccer (MLS). Connect with Alexis on: Instagram Facebook Twitter Check out our website: www.thedrivephase.com You can listen to The Drive Phase on any podcast directory. Here are a few: Stitcher Podcast Apple Podcast TuneIn Google Podcast Feel free to follow us on Social Media Twitter: @thedrivephaseja Facebook: The Drive Phase Instagram: Thedrivephase
