John Carlin is a British journalist and author, recognized for his extensive work covering global politics and sports, particularly his insights into Nelson Mandela's leadership.
John Carlin has received Emmy awards for anchoring and reporting, with nine of these for his work at WSLS (NBC). He was also recognized for a story in 2012 featured on 'John Carlin's Virginia.' He has actively promoted community events like the Blue Ridge Games II for WSLS 10.
Associated with a story on 'John Carlin's Virginia' which relates to a 2012 Emmy award.
Featured in coverage by WSLS 10 for a campaign announcement at the summit.
Promoted by John Carlin in association with the Blue Ridge Games II for WSLS 10.
Listed as an award-winning journalist, author, and speaker capable of inspiring and educating audiences through compelling narratives.
Featured in a conversation on 'Embracing Sales in Print,' discussing genuine connections in marketing and micro-branding strategies for big brands.
Platform indexing his articles and contact information as a journalist for WSLS-TV (Roanoke, VA).
Co-founded the not-for-profit production company in 1989, starting his career as a curator, professor, and art writer.
A partner at this global law firm, advising clients on complex legal landscapes.
Specializes in PR, offering services such as traditional PR, social media, blogs, podcasts, news releases, and media strategies.
Platform indexing his articles and contact information as a journalist for La Vanguardia.
Began his journalism career in 1981, writing about film, football, and politics.
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988) and has written for them.
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988) and presented a documentary on the South African Third Force (1993).
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).
Worked as a correspondent in Mexico and Central America (1982-1988).
Joined at its launch in 1986 and served as its South Africa bureau chief from 1989 to 1995.
United States bureau chief from 1995 to 1998.
Wrote an article titled "A Farewell to Arms" in 1997, which later influenced the film *Live Free or Die Hard*.
Joined in 1998 as a senior international writer and was awarded the Ortega y Gasset Award for journalism for his work with the newspaper.
Has written regularly for this Spanish newspaper since October 2017.
Writes regularly for this Argentine newspaper.
Writer and interviewer for the 1999 episode "The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela".
His PBS Frontline work was also broadcast as "The First Accused" in South Africa.
Publisher of *Rafa*, the autobiography of Rafael Nadal, co-written with John Carlin in 2011.
Publisher of *Rafa* in the UK.
Publisher of his book *Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius* in 2014.
Publisher of *Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation* in 2008.
Publisher of *White Angels: Beckham, Real Madrid and the New Football* in 2004.
Publisher of his graphic novel *Mandela and the General* in 2018.
Wrote for ESPN (2011) and was a writer/producer for the documentary *The 16th Man* (2010).
Executive producer for the documentary series *This is Football* (2019).
A frequent contributor who has written on various topics including Oscar Pistorius, Nelson Mandela, Spanish politics, and sports.
John Carlin was born on May 12, 1956, in London, United Kingdom, to a Scottish father and Spanish mother. He spent his early childhood in Buenos Aires, Argentina, due to his father’s diplomatic posting. He later returned to England and pursued higher education, earning an MA in English Language and Literature from Oxford University, specifically from Lincoln College, Oxford. Carlin began his journalism career in 1981 at the Buenos Aires Herald, where he covered cinema, football, and politics.
Throughout the 1980s, Carlin worked as a foreign correspondent in Mexico and Central America for various prominent media outlets, including The Times, Sunday Times, Toronto Star, BBC, CBC, and ABC News. In 1986, he joined The Independent at its inception. From 1989 to 1995, Carlin served as The Independent’s South Africa bureau chief, during which time he extensively covered the country’s political transition. His work in South Africa culminated in his pivotal book, *Playing the Enemy: Nelson Mandela and the Game that Made a Nation* (2008), which explored how Nelson Mandela utilized the 1995 Rugby World Cup to foster national reconciliation. This book later inspired Clint Eastwood’s 2009 film, *Invictus*, starring Morgan Freeman as Mandela.
Carlin’s career has been marked by significant achievements and contributions to journalism and literature. He was the United States bureau chief for The Independent on Sunday from 1995 to 1998. In 1998, he joined El País, a leading Spanish-language newspaper, as a senior international writer, a role he held until 2017. He received the 2000 Spanish Ortega y Gasset Award for journalism for an article published in El País. Carlin has also contributed to numerous other prestigious publications, including the Financial Times, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, The Observer, The Guardian, New Statesman, Wired, and New Republic. He has also authored other notable works, such as *Rafa* (2011), an autobiography co-written with Rafael Nadal, and *Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius* (2014).
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