James Mates

James Mates: Biography in Details

Who is James Mates?

James Mates is a popular British journalist and newsreader. He is famous for his exceptional career in ITV News and as the Europe Editor.

James Mates: Birth facts, Family, Childhood

James Mates was born in Bethnal Green, the United Kingdom on 11th August 1964. Michael Mates is the father of James Mates and a Conservative party politician.

He also has a brother who is enrolled in a good job.

In which school did James Mates attend?

Mr. Mates was educated at Marlborough College based in Marlborough in Wiltshire.

At the age of 16 to take A-levels at Farnham College in Farnham in Surrey, he left Marlborough and then studied at the University of Leeds from where he graduated with a degree in International History and Politics in 1983.

James Mates: Early Life Profession, Career

Mr. Mates began his career at ITV as an editorial trainee in 1983. Eventually, in 1986 he worked as a scriptwriter and then as a general reporter.

He holds a high-profile role at ITN, he worked as Moscow Correspondent for about two years, followed by working as Diplomatic Editor for about three years,  and as England Correspondent.

From 1997 to 2001, he worked as a Washington correspondent, and then he was promoted to the Senior Correspondent of ITV News in 2001.

Currently, he is appearing in some shows for ITV News. He also has appeared on ITV Lunchtime News as an occasional relief presenter. Mr. Mates has been highly appreciated for his work.

Lifetime Achievements and Awards

James Mates had won a silver medal at the 35th Annual Film & Television Festival of New York City for one of his reports and the Prix du Press Club de France at the 7th International Scoop & News Festival of Angers, France.

James Mates also was awarded a joint Silver Medal from New York for his 1996 coverage of the refugee crisis in former Yugoslavia.

How much does James Mates earn?

Mr. Mates’s salary is assumed to be in thousands per his episodes. The actual salary of Mr. James seems to be under review.

Mr. Mates’s net worth is assumed to be $1 million as per various sources of 2023.

His net worth might have increased in the past few years due to his high demand in the journalism arena.

Body Measurements

Mr. Mates’ height is 5 feet 10 inches. He has got a well maintained healthy and sound body.

James Mates has got grey hair along with brown eyes.

James Mates: Rumors, Controversy

There are no records available currently regarding his rumors and controversy.

James Mates: Social media

James Mates seems to be active on his official social account Twitter holding more than 31.4K adherents with more than 10.7 thousand posts.

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