Media Secrets

Brooke Jacobson loved working at the Courier Mail – a sub-editor and journalist in her past she decided it was time for something different. Now she runs a boutique PR business called If The Shoe Fits Media.

Dana Lang started out in advertising but learned very quickly it wasn’t for her and has since forged a three-decade strong career in the art of storytelling.

Cathie Schnitzerling has more than three decades of experience in broadcast media as reporter, presenter, producer, news director and regional editor for the state. As the convenor of Women in Media Queensland, she talks about just how vital it is to have a mentor in your life.

7 News producer Jessica Coombs has worked for CNN and the ABC – and overseas in Hong Kong and the UK. She’s a mum who doesn’t always think she’s the greatest parent, or employee and so she discusses how to navigate a happy medium.

As a prominent court reporter in Queensland, Clare Hunter has dealt with abuse and heard awful details of some of the most infamous cases in the country. After more than 10 years in that round, she swapped journo life for something completely new.

Dani Cronin’s an enigma - in a powerful position but she exudes such warmth and genuine care for people. She is a key member of the Women in Media committee, giving up so much of her time every week to unofficially mentor people and head the Queensland digital team.

Isobel Roe is an award-winning journalist for the ABC who has a passion for regional stories, particularly environmental and business reporting. This week, she talks about the struggles of being young, female and ambitious in 21st century journalism.

Walkley Award winner Belinda Seeney talks about the importance of being eternally optimistic and the importance of upskilling in this ever-changing industry.

Jillian Whiting has one of the most recognized faces in television – more than 20 years in fact – and she sits down with Regina Lovic to discuss what it takes to be a journalist in the 21st century.

Being in the media industry isn't a cake-walk, whether it's the high stress environment of the newsroom or covering the death of a child or violent incident. All of these pressures compound, so how do you deal with it? Host and producer Regina Lovic talks about her own experiences with mental health as 7 News' Paula Doneman opens up about the effects of a lifetime reporting on crime.

Paula Doneman talks about the power of journalism and what it’s like tackling emotions while covering traumatic events.

Former broadcast journalist Sally Prosser gives us an insiders look at what it’s like to jump reporter to PR and how your voice gives away more secrets than you think…

9 News’ Alison Ariotti is a mum of three, fitness addict, wife and a proud Queenslander. She’s also a well-respected journalist who manages to balance family life with an impressive career.

ABC’s Katherine Feeney speaks openly about her struggles with mental health and suddenly changing careers.