Journalist, National Correspondent, Presenter, MC
Amanda Gillies
Journalist, Broadcaster, MC
Auckland,Auckland
Summary
Journalism is part of my DNA. I have most recently worked at Three for 23 years, in every bureau, on every show and platform - as a reporter, presenter, producer, bureau chief, editor and mentor, winning both the National News and Sports Journalist of the Year Awards. I ran the Australian Bureau for three years. And set up the Pacific correspondent desk. More recently, I was part of the 2024 seven-man committee to create a proposal to save Newshub from closure. Prior to Three, I was a print journalist and radio announcer. I have strong written and oral presentation skills and project management and decision-making abilities, with expertise in assigning, shaping, producing and directing news stories. I'm an effective leader, skilled at directing qualified and highly regarded teams in producing top-quality work. I'm dedicated to covering all relevant news with speed and accuracy to maximize the audience base and increase bottom-line profits. I thrive working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the team and brand.
Overview
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Work History
National Correspondent and Presenter
Warner Bros Discovery
06.2001 - Current
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.
08.1998 - 06.2001
- News and sports journalist
Radio Announcer
2ZG Gisborne
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
- Strategic Planning and Alignment
- Managing Communications Channels
- Event Publicity
- Creating Multimedia Assets
- Communication Planning
- Brand Management
- Staff Management
- Crisis management
- Public Relations
- Content Curation
- Campaign Management
Timeline
National Correspondent and Presenter
Warner Bros Discovery
06.2001 - Current
Journalist
The Gisborne Herald.
08.1998 - 06.2001
Radio Announcer
2ZG Gisborne
08.1997 - 08.1998
New Zealand Broadcasting School
New Zealand Radio School
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