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Australia Jim Wilson is an Australian sports journalist, reporter, and radio presenter known for his extensive career covering major sporting events and anchoring news bulletins.
Jim Wilson had a 28-year career at the Seven Network as a sport presenter, reporter, and sports editor for Seven News. He also held senior host/anchor roles and presented sport for Sydney's Seven News, Seven's Afternoon News, and the 11.30 National bulletin.
Jim Wilson was a sport reporter at the Nine Network in Brisbane before joining the Seven Network. Later, his professional journey crossed paths with Nine Network again through his role at 2GB radio.
Jim Wilson joined 2GB as the Drive presenter in mid-2020, replacing Ben Fordham. He hosted his last 2GB Drive radio show on November 10, 2022.
Jim Wilson is part of The Comms Gurus, sharing his insights and knowledge from almost 40 years of media industry experience for better communication. He offers services in comms/media training and crisis management.
Jim Wilson is an ambassador for Cancer Council NSW, supporting their mission. This is a personal commitment following the loss of his youngest son to brain cancer.
Jim Wilson is an ambassador for The Charlie Teo Foundation, supporting their initiatives related to cancer research. This role reflects his personal experiences and commitment to the cause.
Jim Wilson, born on December 29, 1967, in Southport, Queensland, Australia, has established a career spanning over 38 years in journalism. His professional journey began as a cadet at Brisbane’s Courier Mail, leading him to significant roles in Australian television and radio. Wilson’s early career included working as a sport reporter at the Nine Network in Brisbane before he joined the Seven Network. A self-described “sports nut,” his passion for sports has been a driving force throughout his career, marked by coverage of numerous high-profile events globally.
Wilson’s tenure at the Seven Network lasted 28 years, where he held positions as a sport presenter, reporter, and sports editor for Seven News, initially in Melbourne and later moving to Sydney. A notable milestone occurred in August 2012 when he made Australian television history, replacing Tony Squires as the sports presenter on Seven News Sydney. This marked the first time a married couple anchored an Australian news bulletin, as Wilson is married to presenter Chris Bath. He further expanded his responsibilities, presenting sport on Seven Afternoon News from August 2013 and on the Tuesday to Friday editions of Seven Morning News starting February 2017. Throughout his career at Seven, he covered eight Olympic Games, the British Open golf, World Cup soccer, NRL State of Origin series, and AFL Grand Finals, and later hosted the Big Bash League.
In June 2020, Wilson transitioned from the Seven Network to join Radio 2GB as the Drive presenter, replacing Ben Fordham. He concluded his role at 2GB in November 2022, with Chris O’Keefe succeeding him. Following his departure from the Nine Network in February 2023, Wilson now shares his extensive media insights and knowledge as part of The Comms Gurus, focusing on communication and crisis management training. This career progression highlights his adaptability and continued influence within the media industry, building on his decades of experience in live television and sports reporting.
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