Jess Yates is one of Australia's most recognized sports journalists and television presenters.
Her reputation as one of the best in the industry is built on dedication and the pursuit of excellence.
Jess is regarded as one of the premier sports journalists and TV hosts in the country with almost 2 decades of live television experience.
Her innate broadcasting skills and knowledge are showcased through her incredible versatility to work across a number of sports simultaneously.
You’ll see Jess hosting Fox Sports’ new weekly show, Motor Racing 360, the NRL Sunday Night League, as well as the Supercars & Australian Grand Prix’s coverage. Seamlessly transitioning between these disciplines makes Jess one of the most highly regarded television identities in Australia.
Supercars Media Award
2016
Walkley Awards Judge for Sports Journalism
2016
Ministry of Sport’s Women in Sports Panel Host
2013
Jess recently released her first children’s book, Let’s Go Racing, which brings to life the excitement of the racetrack - an environment she has been part of for over a decade. Inspired by her own children’s love of car racing, Jess wrote the story to help them feel connected to the action.
Let’s Go Racing, is available now online and in all good bookstores around Australia & New Zealand.
As the face of Fox Sports’ motorsport coverage including F1, MotoGP and Supercars, Jess has a huge network and regularly interviews some of the biggest names in global motorsport including the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Daniel Ricciardo, Fernando Alonso, Jack Miller, Craig Lowndes, Helio Castroneves, Scott McLaughlin and Will Power to name a few.
Jess is a pivotal member of the Fox Sports team, with experience that spans across networks award-winning Motorsport, League, Cricket & Surfing coverage.
Jess also hosts the NRL’s Dally M Medal and the Supercars Gala Awards annually.
Her trusted knowledge and expertise across the sporting landscape make her a go to for insightful opinion and commentary.
