Maeve Dougherty
Sydney
Summary
Motivated reporter with a strong background in reporting sports stories. Talented in providing reliable and balanced reporting of sports statistics and game-play recaps. Accomplished in attracting a larger audience by creating social media content.
I am also a dedicated producer with a proven track record at Nine, excelling in multimedia storytelling and content creation. Adept at crafting compelling narratives and engaging audiences, I leverage strong reporting skills and a detail-oriented approach to deliver impactful news segments. Passionate about enhancing production quality and fostering relationships with sources.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Multimedia Journalist
Nine
07.2025 - Current
- Line up producer for Today Show Early News.
- Produced engaging content and crosses for n the 2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympics.
- Worked with reporters to produce compelling live crosses and stories for the Today Show.
- Developed compelling news segments for broadcast using storytelling techniques for daytime and 6PM bulletins.
- Delivered on-air content for local news, sports and foreign news, ensuring audience engagement and program alignment.
- Interviewed sources to gather newsworthy information, contributing to informed storytelling.
- Produced special coverage for Bondi 2025 attack.
- Edited scripts for clarity, coherence, and adherence to editorial standards and style guides.
- Collaborated with technical teams to improve production quality of on-air segments, enhancing viewer experience.
Reporter
Seven News
08.2024 - 07.2025
- Sourced, wrote, voiced, and filmed up to 2 stories for 6pm Bulletin, enhancing viewer engagement.
- Delivered timely updates on news, sports and breaking stories.
- Leveraged editorial content to effectively promote Seven's stories, increasing audience reach.
- Conducted interviews with key figures to gather relevant information.
- Wrote clear and engaging scripts for broadcast segments.
Social Media and Marketing Producer
KB Digital
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Created compelling content, including graphics, videos, and written posts, that increased audience engagement and reinforced company brand voice.
- Monitored social media channels and engaged with followers to strengthen relationships and enhance customer loyalty.
- Utilised social media management tools such as Hootsuite to schedule and analyse posts, track performance metrics, and generate comprehensive reports for management review.
- Demonstrated reliability in fast-paced environment, addressing changing needs with attention to detail and a proactive approach to support team goals.
- Assisted with disaster response during the 2025 Townsville floods.
Sports Journalist
Ministry of Sport
01.2022 - 01.2023
- Wrote sports business-inspired articles and conducted in-person and virtual interviews to provide engaging content for readers.
- Wrote up to 4 short articles daily while reaching out to talent for future feature opportunities.
- Contributed to the Ministry of Sport by developing practical skills through various projects.
Education
Bachelor of Journalism and Communications -
University of Queensland
01-2024
Emmanuel College
01-2022
High School Diploma -
St Hildas School
01-2020
Skills
- Reporting
- Story Telling
- Content Creation
- Sports Writing
- Broadcast production
- Production operations
- Multimedia storytelling
- Script editing
Timeline
Multimedia Journalist
Nine
07.2025 - Current
Reporter
Seven News
08.2024 - 07.2025
Sports Journalist
Ministry of Sport
01.2022 - 01.2023
Social Media and Marketing Producer
KB Digital
01.2022 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Journalism and Communications -
University of Queensland
Emmanuel College
High School Diploma -
St Hildas School