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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.…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.

James Risby

Presenter, Voiceover Artist, Music Producer, +2

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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.…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.

Available to hire

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.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Announcer/All-Rounder at Magic 899 /5CC – ARN

January 1, 2025 - Present

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 at Magic 105.9 /5AU/5CS – ARN

August 1, 2022 - December 31, 2024

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 at News Corp Australia

May 1, 2021 - June 30, 2022

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

Announcer / Producer / All Rounder at Hills Radio 88.9FM

January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2022

Host of Tuesday Drive Show and Friday Nights Party Mix. Panelling and live studio operation. Music scheduling. Producing station imaging and sponsorship content. Outside broadcasting.

Media Production (Freelance) at Freelance

January 1, 2015 - December 31, 2016

On-set and post-production audio for various media productions. Camera operation and assisting. Lighting and editing. Nominated for a South Australian Screen Award (Post Audio Production).