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James Risby

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I'm James Risby, a versatile radio presenter, producer and live sports commentator based in Port Lincoln, South Australia.

About

I’m James Risby, a versatile radio presenter, producer and live sports commentator based in Port Lincoln, South Australia. I currently host Rise Up with Riz on Magic 899, where I create and produce a weekday 3-hour breakfast show, researching local stories, conducting interviews and delivering engaging on-air content.

Over the years I’ve built a broad skill set spanning live broadcasts, commercial integration, social media, and community engagement, with experience across multiple markets and outside broadcasts. I pride myself on delivering polished productions, strong audience connection and collaborative teamwork with stakeholders and performers.

  • 11 years' experience
  • Joined March 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Telecommunications
  • Professional Services

Work experience· 5 roles

Announcer/All-Rounder · Magic 899 /5CC – ARNJan 2025 – Present · 1 yr 11 mos

Creator, host and sole producer of a weekday breakfast radio show. Independently planning, producing, paneling and delivering a full 3-hour live broadcast. Researching and developing local content, including news, sports, entertainment and events. Conducting on-air interviews, voice-track shifts across multiple markets, social media and digital content creation. Proficient in G-Selector for music programming and scheduling. Executed 40+ outside broadcasts including technical setup, client liaison, and live on-air execution. Weekend sports announcer with game-day commentary and panel duties.

Announcer / All-Rounder · Magic 105.9 /5AU/5CS – ARNAug 2022 – Dec 2024 · 2 yrs 5 mos

Co-hosted and produced a weekday breakfast radio show. Live panelling and show production. Commercial copywriting and promotional content. Outside broadcasts and community engagement. Social media and digital content creation.

Retention Specialist / Customer Service / Sales Representative · News Corp AustraliaMay 2021 – Jun 2022 · 1 yr 2 mos

Managed digital and print subscription retention. Customer service and consultative sales. Resolved complex customer issues.

Announcer / Producer / All Rounder · Hills Radio 88.9FMJan 2017 – Dec 2022 · 6 yrs
Media Production (Freelance) · FreelanceJan 2015 – Dec 2016 · 2 yrs

Education· 8

Bachelor of Arts in Media · University of South Australia / Flinders University2011 – 2014
Diploma Screen and Media · Media Art Production Skills Film School2015
Advanced Diploma Screen and Media · Media Art Production Skills Film School2016
Introduction Course · Australian Radio School2017

Certifications and awards· 8

Bachelor of Arts in Media2011 – 2014
Diploma Screen and Media2015
Advanced Diploma Screen and Media2016
Introduction Course2017

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