Genevieve Jacobs AM - Hire Keynote and Guest Speaker

Genevieve Jacobs AM

Radio and print journalist for over 30 years

Genevieve Jacobs AM has been a journalist for 30 years, working in print, radio and digital media.

She was a longtime ABC Canberra presenter and is now the Group Editor for Region Media and a graduate of the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Genevieve is a director of the Cultural Facilities Corporation, the Conflict Resolution Service and the Australian Center for Christianity and Culture.

She chairs the Canberra international Music Festival and has an enduring interest in building and strengthening community engagement.

In 2021, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her services to broadcasting and the community.

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Key Points for Genevieve Jacobs AM

Genevieve Jacobs AM has 30 years experience as a journalist in both print and radio.
As a freelance journalist Genevieve Jacobs has written for national arts and gardening magazines including Country Style, Art & Australia and Your Garden.
She worked for 10 YEARS AT 666 ABC Canberra, moving from weekend programming to a fulltime role as the afternoons presenter.
She chairs the Canberra international Music Festival and has an enduring interest in building and strengthening community engagement.
In 2021, she was made a Member of the Order of Australia in recognition of her services to broadcasting and the community.

Topics for Genevieve Jacobs AM

Master of ceremonies
Keynote speaker
Social commentator

Testimonials for Genevieve Jacobs AM

Genvieve is extremely professional and well spoken. She hardly needed a script, engaged with the audience and speaker with such ease. She is a fantastic host.
Institute of Public Administration (IPAA)

Genevieve Jacobs is always very professional and understands the role of MC well. She was wonderful to work with!
89 Degrees East

Genevieve Jacobs is a highly capable conference facilitator – erudite, engaging and entertaining. Her depth of journalistic experience also means she can condense a vast amount of information and discussion from the presentations to a concise ‘end of the day’ summary for delegates and is agile in driving Q&A sessions with speakers to delve deeply into the topics.
Catholic Health Australia

Genevieve Jacobs is very professional and able to quickly and easily extract the key issues deriving from group discussions. She worked diligently as our MC to tie the whole conference together.
Catholic Health Australia