Jay Connor

Jay Connor (born 1989) is a British entrepreneur,[1] film producer and the Chief Executive of Essex TV.[2]

Career

Connor’s early career began within the performing arts sector where he tried to establish himself as an actor whilst he assisted to manage a pub in East London shortly after this he moved to TV, initially being appointed Content Manager of Essex TV. He is the producer and director of TV show Loose Lads.[3][4] Connor rose to further prominence in summer 2016 after being the Head of Production on an exclusive TV documentary about the late King Kigeli V of Rwanda [5] [6]

In May 2016 he was appointed to the board of Essex TV, in July 2016 he became the Chief Executive of the channel.[7] Connor has also been appointed as the Chief Executive of Essex Magazine a local publication to which he is also reportedly a majority shareholder.[8]

Personal life

Connor is a keen Muay Thai fighter.[9] In a 2016 interview he commented on his support for Black Lives Matter.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Hotshot TV executive Jay Connor tells all in candid interview | Showbiz Watch". showbizwatch.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  2. ↑ "An interview with EssexTV's CEO jay Connor | London News Journal". thelondonnewsjournal.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  3. ↑ "Jay Connor The industry rising star you need to know about". beatpulsemagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  4. ↑ Ellena Cruse. "Romford male chat show will use 'banter' to tackle issues - News - Romford Recorder". romfordrecorder.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  5. ↑ http://www.harlowstar.co.uk/former-king-of-rwanda-visits-harlow-for-essex-tv-film/story-29502687-detail/story.html
  6. ↑ http://www.barkinganddagenhampost.co.uk/home/post_people_essex_tv_lad_from_dagenham_let_loose_with_own_show_1_4609123
  7. ↑ "#Essex: Jay Connor appointed as Interim CEO of EssexTV - Essex-TV". essex-tv.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  8. ↑ "Jay Connor’s Newest Venture: EssexMag – AMBmagazine.com". ambmagazine.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  9. ↑ "Martial arts fighter determined to make the big time (From Braintree and Witham Times)". braintreeandwithamtimes.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-11-25.
  10. ↑ "Jay Connor talks TV, politics and music in candid interview | Black Lives Matter". blacklivesmatter1.com. Retrieved 2016-11-25.


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