Work experience
2010 - current
Social media editor, blogger and journalist for Fairfax’s Stuff.co.nz
2007 - 2009
The Dominion Post, reporter, Wellington NZ
2006 – 2007
NZI, broker claims consultant, Hamilton NZ
2005 – 2006
Commander Communications Ltd, account manager, Sydney Australia
2003 – 2005
Telecom NZ Ltd, customer response team, Hamilton NZ
Education
2003, 2004, 2007 - Bachelor of Media Arts – Communication
Waikato Institute of Technology (Wintec), Hamilton, NZ
2007 - National Diploma in Journalism
2001, 2002 - Diploma in International Tourism and Business Studies
Waikato Institute of Technology
Awards and achievements
2010
Mike Robson Fellowship recipient
Qantas media awards - Winner, junior sports feature writer
Judges: “McDonald has a lovely turn of phrase and writes with skill and lightness. She captured beautifully the story of this remarkable athlete.”
2009
Qantas Media Awards - Finalist, Blog Greer 2.0
2007
Waikato Times award for excellence in journalism
