He began his journalism career in editing at France 2, in the Sport department at which he followed the Tour de France[2] and major international fencing competitions.[3]
Since September 2008, he has presented the news on the TV show Télématin. He covers the time period between 7am and 8am while Sophie Le Saint presents the news at 6:30pm, 7:30pm and 8:55pm.[4]
Since the summer of 2009, he replaced Élise Lucet in presenting the news show 13 heures, alternating with Sophie Le Saint.[7]
Coming from a family that takes the origin of its name from an ancient manor[8] in the commume of Samer in the Pas-de-Calais, (having strong ties to Châlus in the Limousin),[9] Nathanael of Rincquesen is the son of Olivier de Rincquesen, former journalist at Europe 1 and brother of Victoire de Rincquesen, journalist, currently on BFM Radio.[10]
Sporting life
In 1990, competing for the Fencing Club of Saint-Gratien,[11] Nathanael de Rincquesen was on the team that was junior fencing champion of France, with Cyril Faucher, Arnaud Laborde, Frédéric and Levilain Hugues Obry.[12]