John Roder

John Roder is a Visiting Lecturer at Marjon University’s School of Arts, Humanities & Social Sciences. He is a renowned broadcast journalist, best known for his commentaries on BBC’s Match of the Day and global coverage of major football tournaments. His professional affiliations include BBC, ITV, Sky Sports, ESPN, and international networks like Fox Sports and beIN Sport.

Teaching focuses on broadcast skills: camera presence, live commentary techniques, voice training, and podcasting. He also connects students with industry contacts via guest sessions. His career highlights include covering the 2019 Women’s World Cup (HBS) and Euro 2020 qualifying campaigns as a world feed commentator.