Media Matters: Craig Hamilton, ABC Radio

In our new Media Matters blog series, well known people and practitioners across the media landscape share their tips to help you to work effectively with the media and present like a pro.

Craig Hamilton has worked for ABC Radio for 20 years. He currently hosts ABC Newcastle's Saturday Breakfast program and has also worked as a sports journalist and ABC Grandstand presenter. Craig is also a keynote speaker on the topic of mental health and well-being and an author of two books on his lived experience. 

Peak Presenting director Melinda Smith had a chat to Craig. He offers some great advice on what makes a good news story, how to pitch your story ideas to the media, and some other sage life advice.