Jim Symon

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Jim Symon is a Scottish broadcaster who is currently a presenter for Glasgow radio station Clyde 2.

Born and raised in Glasgow, Jim began his career at Radio Clyde in 1981 as a relief presenter for the Drivetime programme Clydewide Tonight.[1]. Afterwards, he continued to presented various programmes for the station.

By 1983, Jim had joined Scottish Television as a continuity announcer and newsreader. During this time, Jim voiced many nationwide TV advertisements in the UK and was also chosen as the voice for a talking version of an Action Man toy.[2].

Jim continued announcing on a freelance basis when he became a Presentation Director for Scottish TV in 1988. He also announced and directed transmission for Grampian Television. He left Scottish Television in 2000.

After a stint presenting on Westsound Radio in Ayr, Jim joined Clyde 2, the AM station of Radio Clyde. He now presents late evening shows from Monday to Thursday nights and also presents the Saturday breakfast show.

[edit] References

  1. ^ Clyde 2 - Jim Symon page
  2. ^ The TV Room - Scottish TV announcers' profiles


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