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Key Points for Jess Ridley

  • Jessica Ridley has spent more than a decade in Australia’s biggest newsrooms — Sunrise, 7NEWS, Nine’s Today Show and 2GB Radio — reporting live and unscripted to a national audience.
  • She is consistently called back to MC events several years in a row (Eg - The Australian Airports Association National Conference 22 - 26), alongside events for Toyota, Mitsubishi, Vodafone, Lendlease and NSW Health.
  • Jessica's delivers broadcast-grade composure with genuine warmth — she reads the room, fills the gaps and works with your speakers, bringing the agility of live TV to every stage.
  • She is equally dynamic as event MC, panel moderator, fireside host, live presenter, and keynote speaker across corporate, government and awards events.

Topics for Jess Ridley

  • Event MC
    Seamless flow and natural warmth. Jess brings polished energy to the stage so your audience stays engaged and your event runs better than planned.
  • Presenter and Interviewer
    Broadcast-quality under any pressure. With a background on the Today Show and Sunrise, Jess is unflappable in live environments.
  • Panel Moderater
    Conversations with clarity and purpose. Jess creates space where panellists shine - steering the room with precision and keeping the chemistry alive.
  • Fireside Chats
    Genuine connection, expertly guided. Jess facilitates relaxed, high-level conversations that feel like authentic dialogue and land with the audience.
  • Mic Drop: Standing Up for Yourself
    In this keynote, Jess talks about how in 2021, she was handed a return-to-work letter after maternity leave that she couldn’t sign, so she walked away from one of the most coveted jobs in Australian television and built something better. Honest, personal and deliberately uncomfortable, this keynote challenges leaders to rethink how they value their people, and individuals to recognise their own worth.
    Ideal for women in leadership and DEI programs.
  • Ready to Speak
    Jess shares that most people have something worth saying; not everyone believes it yet. This interactive, high-energy keynote helps audiences find their voice, build a pre-performance routine and show up with confidence when it counts.
  • Build Your Brand, Be Seen 
    In this keynote, Jess shares that when she left Channel Seven after a decade on national television, she had to work out who she was without the logo on her chest. This is that story, and the practical framework she built from it — how to define your values, own your narrative and get comfortable being seen.
  • Stories that Connect the Dots
    Some people are born to connect the dots, and Jess is one of them. In this keynote, she draws on more than a decade of live broadcast to show audiences how to find the through-line in their own story, cut the noise, and communicate with clarity that actually lands. Practical, warm and drawn from a career spent turning complex events into stories a nation could follow in seconds.

Testimonials for Jess Ridley

Jess built rapport with each person she was introducing, injected her own warmth and energy, and captivated the audience from the first intro. She carried her role with confidence, professionalism and judgement.
The Demographics Group

Jess is professional, warm and has amazing stage presence. Her TV and radio background means she’ll jump in when it’s needed, and she reads a room brilliantly. At many conferences the MC will simply keep to a script — don’t undersell this as an asset.
CEO
Australian Airports Association

You were an outstanding MC — you brought such professionalism, warmth and energy to the evening, and helped showcase the incredible work of allied health across NSW.
NSW Health

Jess consistently demonstrates exceptional skill in facilitating complex conversations, managing diverse perspectives and creating an inclusive atmosphere. Her ability to keep discussions on track while ensuring everyone’s voice is heard is truly remarkable.
MA Financial Group