![]() ![]() Also pivotal in my career trajectory have been radio executives like Mandi Wicks, Dean Buchanan, Deborah Clay and Duncan Campbell.” “Radio news legend John Knox gave me my first newsreading gig when I was still a teenager at university. She’s mentored many young broadcasters, but also has some important mentors of her own. Monique considers radio very much a team sport. With the digital lens she brings and ability to create unique stories, Mon’s work serves as a masterclass for journalists.” “Monique is an exceptional and well-respected FM news presenter. Listeners of KIIS 973 consider her a friend – there’s a high level of skill and hard work that goes into building this unique rapport.” It’s a sentiment echoed by broadcaster Deborah Clay, who tells Radio Today “The experience of listening to Monique on-air is like receiving a big, warm hug. “She is simply a lovely, genuine person who has given 100% for each of her 11 years at ARN.” “I’ve known Monique for many years and she has one of the best newsreading voices and styles in the business.” He described her diction as ‘perfection.’ĪRN Chief Content Officer Duncan Campbell considers Monique an outstanding talent, telling Radio Today “I was genuinely saddened by the news that she had resigned and of course wish her nothing but the best as a new chapter begins away from radio.” More recently, an Uber driver told of how he listened to Monique when he first migrated to Australia to learn the language. We have so many incredible newsreaders in this country who deserve to win it equally and who keep up such high standards on air, day in and day out.” Monique has several ACRA awards and nominations to her name, but remains modest about the industry recognition. During that time, I also helped in establishing a National News Desk, and a National News Feed to our newly acquired regional radio stations which was such a challenging project.” “I got to work with so many journalists, Content Directors and stakeholders around the country. “As my first ever podcast, I was chuffed it made Apple Podcasts New and Noteworthy list.”Īnother highlight was her year long stint as ARN’s Acting National News Director. Monique created and co-presented the Keeping Up With Corona podcast with Robin Bailey. Often it was touch and go whether I would actually make it into the building.” “I had to navigate flooded roads around Coronation Drive in the dark, to get to the Milton office. She remembers covering the 2012 Brisbane floods as a particularly challenging time, in more ways than one. Monique says highlights over her decade-plus at ARN include the many times 973 cracked number one. “We are thrilled to be welcoming such a respected and award-winning media executive to a team of former journalists, news bosses and corporate affairs specialists who know the news cycle and advise clients on managing the media.” “Brisbane is going through such an incredible time of change and development as we count down to the 2032 Olympics, so it feels right to make a move now to Adoni Media.”Īdoni Media’s Founder and Managing Director Leisa Goddard says the company is excited to have someone of Monique’s calibre join the team. ![]()
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