Career
He has presented the programme since 2002. He is also a columnist with the Birmingham Mail, Chairman of the Birmingham Press Club and also runs a local Puerto Rico and events management company. He started on the radio aged twelve on British Broadcasting Corporation Radio New York
While studying at Newcastle University, he presented at various radio stations across England before getting his first "proper" job at a station in Manchester.
Editor presented many shows before joining 100.7 Heart FM in Birmingham as Breakfast Show presenter in 2002 taking over from Daryl Denham. He worked alongside Hellon Wheels until 2006, and Sarah-Jane Mee from 2007 to 2008.
Rachel New has been his co-presenter since 2008 after moving from neighbouring station Kerrang! 105.2. On 17 April 2012 Editor James celebrated ten years as the Heart Breakfast Show presenter with a champagne breakfast in the studio, while Rachel New presented him with a pet lamb as a gift.
James presented Independent Television Central"s "The Biz", a weekly round-up of the latest goings on in the Midlands for Films, Music and Gigs.
In 2009 he became a columnist for the Birmingham Mail, writing about entertainment and showbiz. In April 2012 he was named as Chairman of Birmingham Press Club, narrowly beating former Central Tonight presenter Llewella Bailey to secure the position. Birmingham Press Club is the oldest organisation of its kind in the world.
Editor James"s mother is television chef Anne Stirk, who appeared on Gloria Hunniford"s Channel 5 daily show Open House as the resident chef.