This biographical article is written like a résumé. (May 2025) |
Melanie Withnall is an Australian journalist, producer and manager.
Melanie Withnall | |
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| Alma mater | University of Technology Sydney, AFTRS |
| Occupations | Journalist, Producer, Manager |
| Years active | 2000 - present |
She has been the Managing Director of 2SER FM, Manager of ABC Radio Sydney and Head of News and Information at Southern Cross Austereo.[1]
Career
editWithnall graduated from a Bachelor of Communications/Bachelor of International Studies at the University of Technology Sydney in 2002, a Graduate Diploma in Commercial Radio Broadcasting at the Australian Film Television and Radio School in 2003 and a Masters of Arts in International Studies (Russian) from the University of Technology Sydney in 2006.
Withnall began her radio career at 2UE as a Producer and then Executive Producer of the Stan Zemanek Program from 2003-2006.[2]
Withnall was appointed Senior Producer for Mornings with Deborah Cameron on ABC Radio Sydney from 2008 - 2011.
Withnall was appointed Managing Director of 2SER FM from 2011-18. During this time Withnall lead the development of podcasting for the station, including award winning series like the Think series[3] with academics from UTS and Macquarie University.
Withnall was appointed Manager of ABC Radio Sydney from 2018- 2021.[4][5]
Withnall was appointed head of News and Information at SCA from 2024.[6][7]
Awards
editCommunity Broadcasting Association of Australia Station Leadership Award in 2018[8]
Tony Staley Award for ‘Excellence in Community Broadcasting’ in 2015[9][10]
New York Festivals Radio Award - Best Mornings/Drive programming[11]
Amnesty International Media Award - 2017[12]
Other Positions Held
editNew York Festivals Radio Awards member of Grand Jury, 2018
Community Broadcasting Association of Australia Vice President[13]
References
edit- ↑ "SCA's head of news and information Melanie Withnall resigns". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Info, Radio (2007). "Stan Zemankek Loses Fight". Radio Info.
- ↑ "Sydney community radio station wins big at New York Festivals Radio Awards - Mediaweek". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2021-12-09). "Andrew Clark replaces Melanie Withnall as ABC Sydney manager". Radio Today. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "Local radio boss the latest casualty of industry downturn - InDaily". www.indaily.com.au. 2024-07-02. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ "SCA's head of news and information Melanie Withnall resigns". www.mediaweek.com.au. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Wilson, Zanda (2021-09-16). "SCA appoints Melanie Withnall to new head of news & information role". Mumbrella. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Writer, Staff (2018-11-11). "Diversity on the dial as 2018 CBAA community radio award winners announced". The Music Network. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ Luong, Natalie (2023-05-04). "Vale Tony Staley, 1939-2023". Community Broadcasting Foundation. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ corporateName=Commonwealth Parliament; address=Parliament House, Canberra. "Hansard Display". www.aph.gov.au. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ↑ "Winners Gallery: Best Two Way Telephone Talk/Interview Show". NewYorkFestivals Radio Awards. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ International, Amnesty (2017-11-01). "Winners of the 2017 Amnesty International Australia Media Awards announced". Amnesty International Australia. Retrieved 2025-05-05.
- ↑ WendyWhalleyAdmin (2018-07-23). "CBAA Vice President Melanie Withnall steps down following ABC Radio Sydney appointment - RadioInfo Australia". RadioInfo Australia. Archived from the original on 2024-09-18. Retrieved 2025-05-05.