Amanda Gillies
Journalist, Broadcaster, MC
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Broadcasting and journalism are part of my DNA. I have been the co-host of The Detail, an award-winning daily news and current affairs podcast on RNZ and Newsroom, for the past two years, which followed 23 years at Three, where I worked in every bureau, on every show and platform - as a correspondent, presenter, producer, bureau chief, editor and mentor, winning both the National News and National Sports Journalist of the Year Awards. I ran the Australian Bureau for three years, then set up the Pacific correspondent desk, covering everything from natural disasters and government elections to major sports events and arts festivals.
Before Three, I was a print journalist at The Gisborne Herald and the drive-time radio announcer at 2ZG.
I thrive on covering diverse topics and events, in "live" and developing environments, and I am highly skilled in conducting compelling, in-depth interviews, with a proven ability to build rapport, ask incisive questions and draw out insightful, revealing and engaging responses.
Overview
29
29
years of professional experience
Work History
Co-host The Detail Podcast
Newsroom and RNZ
Auckland, AUK
07.2024 - Current
Conducted in-depth interviews for up to three 22-minute podcasts a week, covering politics, sport, arts, local government, environment, royals and crime.
Delivered award-winning programming to audience members by thoroughly researching events, guests, and programs.
Researched, scripted, edited and produced each podcast.
Wrote 1000-word news features to accompany the podcast, along with a promo for RNZ and a social media video.
National Correspondent and Presenter
Warner Bros Discovery
Auckland, AUK
06.2001 - 07.2024
Senior journalist and presenter for Warner Bros Discovery, working both in the field and in the studio, locally and internationally.
Former Foreign Correspondent. Based in Australia - 3 years. Winner Journalist of the Year.
Former Co-Host of The AM Show - 5 years.
Former Current Affairs reporter - Story, 60 Minutes, 3rd Degree, Campbell Live. Winner Sports Journalist of the Year.
Fill in Bureau Chief in Wellington and Christchurch offices.
Mentor for junior journalists.
MC for major events.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including excellent presentation, facilitation and listening skills.
- Multi-task in a fast-paced, team-based environment. Effectively prioritise tasks and operate under tight deadlines.
- Excellent organisation skills as well as strong attention to detail.
- Strong relationship with management and key communicator - assertive, flexible, calm, negotiator.
- 26 years of experience working high-profile media companies.
Journalist
The Gisborne Herald.
Gisborne, GIS
08.1998 - 06.2001
- News and sports journalist
Radio Announcer
2ZG Gisborne
Gisborne, GIS
08.1997 - 08.1998
- Drive-time announcer, copywriter, on-call journalist and newsreader, MC for company events.
Education
New Zealand Broadcasting School
Christchurch, NZNew Zealand Radio School
Wellington, NZSkills
- Written and oral presentation
- Quick thinking
- Engaging personality
- Exceptional communication
- Humour and wit
- Investigative reporting
- Live broadcasting
- Managing Communications
- Event Publicity
- Communication Planning
- Brand Management
- Staff Management
- Crisis management
- Public Relations
- Deadline Management
- Multimedia storytelling
- Media law knowledge
- Breaking News Coverage
- Mentoring and Coaching
- Critical Thinking
Timeline
Co-host The Detail Podcast
Newsroom and RNZ
07.2024 - Current
National Correspondent and Presenter
Warner Bros Discovery
06.2001 - 07.2024
Journalist
The Gisborne Herald.
08.1998 - 06.2001
Radio Announcer
2ZG Gisborne
08.1997 - 08.1998
New Zealand Broadcasting School
New Zealand Radio School