Experience

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  New Zealand Media & Entertainment (NZME)

  • New Zealand
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Newsreader & The Hits Nights Host

    • Jul 2023 - Present

    - Newsreader on NZME’s music radio stations - ZM, The Hits, Radio Hauraki, Flava & Coast.- Present the Night Show on The Hits radio station between 7pm - midnight and covering other dayparts/holiday shows when required.- MC/host various community & client events, including Weetbix Triathlon and Special Children's Christmas Party.

  • Newsreader - Music Brands (Freelance)

    • Jun 2023 - Jul 2023

    - Casual/fill-in newsreader on NZME’s music radio stations - ZM, The Hits, Radio Hauraki & Coast.

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  National Youth Drama School NZ

  • New Zealand

  • Board Member

    • Apr 2023 - Present
    • New Zealand

    - Understand the principles of good governance, strategic planning, and implementation to guide the school's vision and direction.- A deep understanding of the performing arts, including educational approaches, industry trends, and challenges to better inform decision-making.- Appreciation and promotion of diversity, inclusivity, and cultural sensitivity within the organisation and its activities.

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  MediaWorks NZ

  • New Zealand
  • Broadcast Media Production and Distribution
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Talk Presenter/Producer - Today FM

    • Jan 2022 - Apr 2023

    - Prepared unique show content, talkers and exclusive interviews and performed live-to-air news and talk shows (Nights with Polly Gillespie & Today FM Late Show). - Produced daily show promos and ‘best of’ podcasts.- Provided technical producer training for new producers and supported other shows as playout producer as and when needed, including the NZ Cricket Commentary on Today FM & Rova.- Built a strong profile in the general community and particularly amongst Today FM’s target audience by engaging with public roles in community events and promotions.- Filled in as a news & sports reader on Today FM & Affiliates.- At all times broadcasted within the requirements of defamation law, the Privacy Act, and the BSA Codes of Practice.

  • Executive Producer Mornings & Nights - Magic Talk

    • Jan 2019 - Dec 2021

    - Responsible for the daily editorial aspects of the programmes; accountable for delivering all of the show’s content to air as planned.- Worked directly with the hosts and technical staff to have all the research, information and materials needed to deliver a unique, engaging, conversation led show.- Identified story ideas, angles and potential talent, including proactively planning ahead and maintaining a comprehensive network of contacts and relationships.- Identified new commercial relationships and new business opportunities to support the commercial and sales objectives, revenue targets and budgets.- Relocated to Auckland in mid-2021 to move into a new role as Podcasts Editor for Magic Talk, before the station was proposed to be relaunched in early 2022.- Between January 2022 and March 2022, was moved into on-air role to co-host the Drive show on Magic Talk with Danny Watson, before Today FM launched.

  • Digital Content Editor/Presenter - RadioLIVE

    • Dec 2017 - Jan 2019

    - Created and delivered innovative content across digital platforms and on air, to increase reach and brand engagement, and assisted senior leadership in shaping RadioLIVE’s digital strategy.- Monitored audience interest and engagement on stories, managed social media communities ensuring house rules were kept to and regularly reviewed, and observed SEO standards to achieve station online traffic targets.- Developed and piloted new and innovative digital programming, including cross platform shows and podcasts.- Worked closely with on air talent to create opportunities for them to grow their social profiles.- Provided digital training for producers and hosts as needed.- Hosted the nightly ‘InFocus’ highlights programme.- Produced & wrote travel related news stories and content for Newshub digital, including a press junket to Dubai to report on Emirates’ inaugural Bali-Auckland flight, and a Mark Sainsbury promotion in Melbourne with Visit Victoria.- From January 2019 - May 2019, I moved into an operational role to assist the station’s management team with the relaunch of RadioLIVE into Magic Talk. This included constructing Nexgen logs, writing trailers and promos, assisting content producers, technical directing shows and studio management.

  • News & Traffic Presenter - Music Brands Group

    • Jul 2014 - Dec 2017

    - Prepared and presented news bulletins and real-time traffic updates across the MediaWorks music brands networks during daytime and drive shows, filling in for breakfast presenter as and when needed.- Assisted the Music Brands News Operations Manager with administrative duties, including training new staff, and helping local markets by preparing and presenting local news updates.- Coordinated live news event coverage, including Rio Olympics and America’s Cup, for music brands breakfast and drive shows.

  • Operations Assistant/Intern - More FM

    • Jul 2014 - Jan 2015

    - Assisted the Network Content Director and Operations Manager with maintaining the network stations and local markets, including daily market analysis reports.- Assisted in administrative duties and presentation of news and traffic reports across the music brands networks.- Prepared and presented More FM Network mid-dawn and weekend shows.

  • Promotions Assistant - Bay of Plenty

    • Jan 2014 - Jun 2014

    - Assisted the Tauranga/Bay of Plenty Promotions Managers with on street promotions.