Tracey Donaldson
AUCKLAND
Summary
Dynamic presenter with over 30 years in the music industry, including a notable tenure at NZMe. Renowned for producing high-quality music shows and leveraging extensive industry contacts. Skilled in social media engagement, with over 43K followers, while excelling in quick learning and adaptability in new environments. Nominated three times for Best Music Host at the NZ Radio Awards.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Presenter
NZMe
03.2019 - Current
- Presented the Workday shift on GOLD FM 2022 - 2025
- Presented the Workday shift on Radio Hauraki 2019 - 2022
- During my 6 years at NZMe, I have been nominated 3 times for Best Music Host at the NZ Radio Awards.
- Corporate Voice of COAST FM.
- Weekly commercial voicing.
- Fill-in Newsreader.
Music Reviewer
TV3
03.2018 - 03.2019
- I was the weekly music reviewer for the AM Show Breakfast TV, hosted by Duncan Garner, Amanda Gillies, and Mark Richardson.
Presenter
Mediaworks
07.2000 - 01.2019
- Host of The Rock Workdays 2000 - 2014
- Host of The Sound Workdays 2015 - 2019
- LiveSport Breakfast Newsreader for Nathan Rarere's show.
- Newsreader for Radio Live & Music Brands
- Corporate Voice The Rock
- Corporate Voice The Breeze
- Traffic presenter / co-ordinator
Radio & TV Promotions
Universal Records
08.1998 - 05.2000
- I assisted the Head of Radio and TV Promotions.
- Liaised with artist management regarding our roster, which included U2, Blink-182, Tommy Lee, Live, and Sheryl Crow.
- Organized artists' TV and radio interview schedules.
- Booked travel and accommodation for our artists.
- Liaised with MTV, BBC, Radio 1 etc to prepare weekly airplay and chart reports for our roster.
Retail
HMV Megastore
08.1996 - 12.1998
- Worked weekends at HMV Megastore on Oxford Street in London, selling albums, merchandise etc ...
Front of House
A&M Records and Mushroom Records
08.1996 - 07.1998
- Welcomed all clients and artists to the London HQ of both A&M Records and Mushroom Records
- General reception and admin duties.
- Also served as fill-in Executice Assistant to the MD as required.
Presenter
The Rock FM
03.1992 - 03.1996
- This was my first radio job out of high school.
- Started at 17 as the mid-dawn announcer, progressing to nights, then to Workday Host.
- I left in March of 1996 to embark on my OE to London at the age of 20, spending the next four years in Record Companies before returning to NZ in 2000.
- Upon my return to NZ, the Rock had been acquired by MediaWorks, moved to Auckland, and become a nationwide station, and I was re-hired to resume my prior role as Workday Host.
Retail
TRACS Records
11.1991 - 11.1992
- A front-facing customer service role selling CD's
- Included dealing with Record Company reps, ordering stock, stocktake, and balancing the til.
- I retained my TRACS job for the first six months of employment at The Rock and did both jobs before leaving TRACS to focus full-time on my radio career.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Girls College
Hamilton11-1991
Skills
- Thirty-plus years of music industry employment across radio, music retail, record companies, and television has given me a very well-rounded knowledge of the industry
- I can present and produce a music show to the highest level
- This includes sourcing, booking, researching, writing, recording, and editing all interviews
- Competent in social media
- I bring over 43K social media followers with me, largely music fans
- I bring a large book of contacts with me in terms of music guests, industry contacts, promoters, record company representatives, artists, etc
- I'm a quick study on learning a new desk, and I'm keen to learn relevant software
Timeline
Presenter
NZMe
03.2019 - Current
Music Reviewer
TV3
03.2018 - 03.2019
Presenter
Mediaworks
07.2000 - 01.2019
Radio & TV Promotions
Universal Records
08.1998 - 05.2000
Retail
HMV Megastore
08.1996 - 12.1998
Front of House
A&M Records and Mushroom Records
08.1996 - 07.1998
Presenter
The Rock FM
03.1992 - 03.1996
Retail
TRACS Records
11.1991 - 11.1992
High School Diploma -
Sacred Heart Girls College
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