 Late in 2016 he began using new ITV graphics on the new look UTV Live

Mitchell is the host of the popular radio mid morning phone-in on the highly successful U105.8FM which broadcasts from the UTV HQ in Belfast.He has broadcast on U105, in the 09.00–12.00 slot, since September 2006.Mitchell won an All-Ireland Senior Club Football Championship medal with his local club Burren.