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Karen Rutherford

Cambridge ,Waikato

Summary

I am a passionate people-person, used to working in high-pressure environments whilst conducting myself with integrity and respect for those around me.

Over an award-winning career spanning 30 years, I feel I have developed a good reputation across a wide network of contacts who recognise my strong work ethic and empathetic approach towards people from all walks of life.

I am a proven team player with a sense of humour, who believes in thinking outside the square to stand out.

Work History

Broadcast Journalist and Presenter

Newshub TV3, Sky News, TVNZ 1News, NewstalkZB


2012-2024

-Senior journalist for TV3 breaking daily stories and presenting longer form exclusive investigations like New Zealand's acclaimed Enchanter Tragedy documentary 2022.

-Chief of Staff TV3 Auckland Newsroom 10 of those years


2024- current

Mediaworks Radio Newsreader


2008-2011


-Presenter Sky News Australia/ Prime News NZ


1997- 2007

-TVNZ 1News reporter and presenter

-Telstra Business and ASB Business reporter

-Weather presenter

-Midday, Breakfast presenter


1995-1996


Part-time Newstalk ZB and Morning Report journalist


Education

NZ Certificate Real Estate (Salesperson) Level 4 -

Open Polytechnic
New Zealand
10-2024

Diploma in Journalism And Broadcast Communications -

NZ Broadcasting School
01-1996

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts -

University of Auckland
01-1994

Skills

  • Excellent Communicator
  • Highly motivated
  • Patient, good listener
  • Attention to detail
  • Personable
  • Good Time Management
  • Strong scripting, filming, editing skills
  • Confident live presentation skills

Accomplishments

NZ Regional Journalist of the Year 2023, Voyager Media Awards

Qantas Media Award for Health Reporter of the Year 2000

Timeline

Broadcast Journalist and Presenter

Newshub TV3, Sky News, TVNZ 1News, NewstalkZB

NZ Certificate Real Estate (Salesperson) Level 4 -

Open Polytechnic

Diploma in Journalism And Broadcast Communications -

NZ Broadcasting School

Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Arts -

University of Auckland

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