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Hi, I’m Craig Quartermaine, a media specialist with more than 15 years in comedy, writing, radio and TV presenting, and over a decade reporting Indigenous affairs for NITV and the ABC. I’m an independent artist who curates festival events, produces live television productions, and currently runs Comedy events in Logan, QLD for diverse communities. Since 2019 I’ve worked as a videographer and editor creating videos and commercials for Indigenous and refugee organisations, and I’ve just completed a three-year role as the Queensland Coordinator for the National Indigenous Culinary Institute. I bring a collaborative, energetic approach to storytelling, blending journalism, comedy and documentary-style production to engage audiences across communities. I’m passionate about mentoring, community impact projects, and continuing to develop engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms.…Hi, I’m Craig Quartermaine, a media specialist with more than 15 years in comedy, writing, radio and TV presenting, and over a decade reporting Indigenous affairs for NITV and the ABC. I’m an independent artist who curates festival events, produces live television productions, and currently runs Comedy events in Logan, QLD for diverse communities. Since 2019 I’ve worked as a videographer and editor creating videos and commercials for Indigenous and refugee organisations, and I’ve just completed a three-year role as the Queensland Coordinator for the National Indigenous Culinary Institute. I bring a collaborative, energetic approach to storytelling, blending journalism, comedy and documentary-style production to engage audiences across communities. I’m passionate about mentoring, community impact projects, and continuing to develop engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms.

Craig Quartermaine

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Hi, I’m Craig Quartermaine, a media specialist with more than 15 years in comedy, writing, radio and TV presenting, and over a decade reporting Indigenous affairs for NITV and the ABC. I’m an independent artist who curates festival events, produces live television productions, and currently runs Comedy events in Logan, QLD for diverse communities. Since 2019 I’ve worked as a videographer and editor creating videos and commercials for Indigenous and refugee organisations, and I’ve just completed a three-year role as the Queensland Coordinator for the National Indigenous Culinary Institute. I bring a collaborative, energetic approach to storytelling, blending journalism, comedy and documentary-style production to engage audiences across communities. I’m passionate about mentoring, community impact projects, and continuing to develop engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms.…Hi, I’m Craig Quartermaine, a media specialist with more than 15 years in comedy, writing, radio and TV presenting, and over a decade reporting Indigenous affairs for NITV and the ABC. I’m an independent artist who curates festival events, produces live television productions, and currently runs Comedy events in Logan, QLD for diverse communities. Since 2019 I’ve worked as a videographer and editor creating videos and commercials for Indigenous and refugee organisations, and I’ve just completed a three-year role as the Queensland Coordinator for the National Indigenous Culinary Institute. I bring a collaborative, energetic approach to storytelling, blending journalism, comedy and documentary-style production to engage audiences across communities. I’m passionate about mentoring, community impact projects, and continuing to develop engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms.

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Craig Quartermaine, a media specialist with more than 15 years in comedy, writing, radio and TV presenting, and over a decade reporting Indigenous affairs for NITV and the ABC. I’m an independent artist who curates festival events, produces live television productions, and currently runs Comedy events in Logan, QLD for diverse communities. Since 2019 I’ve worked as a videographer and editor creating videos and commercials for Indigenous and refugee organisations, and I’ve just completed a three-year role as the Queensland Coordinator for the National Indigenous Culinary Institute.

I bring a collaborative, energetic approach to storytelling, blending journalism, comedy and documentary-style production to engage audiences across communities. I’m passionate about mentoring, community impact projects, and continuing to develop engaging content for both traditional and digital platforms.

Skills

Copywriting

Promo Video

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Promo Video

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Journalist in residence at Logan Together

September 1, 2019 - Present

Journalist in residence at the community organiser group Logan Together; acted as a link between the Indigenous community and government departments, documenting the work of the organisation and its partners, and creating stakeholder profiles and community event ads to support accessible marketing.

Comedian, Writer, Freelance at Self-employed

April 1, 2014 - Present

Independent artist and comedian with writing contributions; involved in development of Black Comedy seasons and TV segments for ABC, as well as festival and live-performance production.

Field Producer at Comedy Central / Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

April 1, 2018 - April 1, 2023

Produced television segments and episodes for Movin to the Country, Backroads, Tonightly with Tom Ballard (ABC) and The Jim Jefferies Show (Comedy Central, US); responsibilities included scripting, talent sourcing, location scouting, scheduling, budgeting and team management.

Television Presenter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

April 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

Guest host on ABC’s Backroads and Co-Host of Moving to the Country; responsibilities included script writing and contributing to the editing process to align with ABC editorial policies; leveraged presenting skills and production collaboration with directors, camera operators, and producers.

Radio Presenter at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

April 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021

National three-hour Sunday program host; direct audience engagement and feedback, contributing to show diversity and listener growth through guest selection and scripting.

Video Journalist at National Indigenous Television (NITV)

September 1, 2012 - October 1, 2017

Source and develop news stories through community engagement; film, write and edit packages for national broadcast under tight deadlines; based in WA and NT with strong planning and resourcefulness in the field.

Radio Journalist/Producer at Australian Broadcasting Corporation

January 1, 2010 - September 1, 2022

Radio journalism to develop presentation, news gathering and engagement skills; build trust and maintain relationships over the phone; contribute to production and scripting.