Molly Rose Pike Updated: Apr 29 2021, 11:59 ET JON Snow is one of the most recognisable faces on British telly thanks to his work as a Channel 4 newsreader. But what's his background and why has he called time on his 32-year tenure as a news anchor at Channel 4? Here's everything you need to know. 3 Who is Jon Snow and what's his background? Jon Snow, 71, is a veteran news broadcaster who has worked as the main anchorman on Channel 4 News since 1989 and previously worked various journalism jobs for ITN. He has frequently courted controversy and been chastised for his alleged left wing bias during his career.