Jodi O'Donnell
New ZealandexecutiveFemale5.0Global Dominance: 0.00%Jodi O'Donnell is the Chief Executive of TVNZ, New Zealand's state broadcaster. Her leadership has been marked by significant organizational changes, including cost-cutting measures and strategic decisions to enhance the broadcaster's sustainability. O'Donnell has been vocal about the challenges facing the media industry and advocates for the importance of local journalism in maintaining a vibrant democratic society.
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Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ.
Media Insider: Tom Phillips Netflix doco – police may ban footage; Matthew Hooton’s speech to Stuff staff; RNZ’s flash new offices - and view of Mike HoskingNew Zealand· 2026-06-19
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ who was involved in the aftermath of a controversial crime story.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO steps into crime story; Brodie Kane on podcast break-upNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ who was involved in the aftermath of a controversial crime story.
Media Insider: TVNZ news review – why report will remain secret; TVNZ CEO on crime story, Tova’s start and World Cup; Brodie Kane on podcast break-up; journalists pour hearts into new booksNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
Jodi O’Donnell, TVNZ chief executive, stated that Melissa Stokes is well prepared to fill Simon Dallow’s shoes.
Simon Dallow farewelled from 1News as TVNZ staff mark end of an eraNew Zealand· 2025-11-29
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ who has overseen a turbulent period of cost-cutting and is leading a five-year digital growth strategy.
Media Insider: Why Jenny-May Clarkson’s Breakfast time is over; Laura Tupou leaving Three News; TVNZ in spotlight over Trump speech report; Unauthorised Dame Jacinda Ardern book salesNew Zealand· 2025-11-13
Jodi O’Donnell is the chief executive likely to be engaged in the transition to a new weekday presenter.
Media Insider: Simon Dallow preparing to step down as TVNZ 6pm newsreader; North & South magazine’s battle; The Amazing Race in NZ; Opinion: BSA goes rogue – is it a deliberate strategy?New Zealand· 2025-10-16
Jodi O'Donnell is the CEO of TVNZ who has recently completed a financial turnaround for the company.
Media Insider: TVNZ profit turnaround – CEO Jodi O’Donnell’s bonus revealed; Top screen boss resigns, sounds warning; Cannabis, pizza don’t mix, rules watchdogNew Zealand· 2025-10-09
A large contingent from TVNZ, headed by chief executive Jodi O’Donnell, was also in court to support Mead.
TVNZ reporter defends anonymous sources as Talley’s alleges defamationNew Zealand· 2025-09-30
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ, overseeing operations alongside Alastair Carruthers.
Media Insider: TVNZ chair Alastair Carruthers stepping down early; The Traitors Australia defects to NZ; Ex-Herald editor urges Media Council to review cold-case story rulingNew Zealand· 2025-09-25
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ who supported reporter Thomas Mead in court.
Media Insider: Briscoes ad account faces shake-up; Tom Phillips injunction - Linda Clark squares off with media; Unauthorised Jacinda Ardern book; New F1 TV rights dealNew Zealand· 2025-09-18
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and observed the first day’s proceedings of the defamation case.
Talley’s defamation case against TVNZ begins in High CourtNew Zealand· 2025-09-15
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and expressed pride in the company's financial results.
Media Insider: TVNZ posts $25.7m net after-tax profit, will pay dividend to taxpayers for first time in four yearsNew Zealand· 2025-08-28
Jodi O’Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ, mentioned in relation to the financial results announcement.
Media Insider: Stuff CEO Sinead Boucher targeted in journalists’ strike; RNZ boss on talent and future location of Morning Report; Analyst on NZME - ‘a bit to prove’New Zealand· 2025-08-28
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and commented on the significance of securing rights to the FIFA World Cup.
Media Insider: TVNZ to launch pay-TV with exclusive FIFA World Cup rightsNew Zealand· 2025-08-25Jodi O'Donnell indicated that the state broadcaster was bidding for the rights to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Media Insider: TVNZ set to scoop World Cup rights in major new pay TV move; MetService trials app charges for ad-free weather forecastsNew Zealand· 2025-07-24
TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell raised eyebrows with her comment on the Media Insider podcast.
Media Insider: TV 6pm news - who’s winning the ratings battle between TVNZ and Three, and are one million people really still watching 1 News?New Zealand· 2025-06-26
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ who discussed the importance of TVNZ+.
Media Insider: David Seymour v John Campbell - Act leader turns camera on TVNZ broadcaster, TVNZ defends workNew Zealand· 2025-06-21TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell has indicated the state broadcaster is bidding for rights to the Los Angeles Olympics in 2028.
Media Insider: Philip Polkinghorne pitches a book; TVNZ v Sky for Olympic TV rights; Can Brad Pitt and Formula 1 film turbocharge NZ’s box office?New Zealand· 2025-06-19
Jodi O’Donnell talks Shortland Street, 6pm news, pay TV plans, job cuts, executive shakeups and when the state broadcaster might return dividends to the Government.
Media Insider: TVNZ boss on Shortland Street's future, 6pm newsNew Zealand· 2025-06-19She outlines TVNZ’s current financial position and reveals where she expects the bottom line to be as the company hits the end of its financial year.
Media Insider podcast: TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell on the future of Shortland Street, the 6pm news and a move into pay TVNew Zealand· 2025-06-18Jodi O'Donnell is the TVNZ chief executive who is now stamping her mark with new executive announcements.
Media Insider: Should reality TV shows such as The Block NZ and Married at First Sight NZ receive Government rebate support? Media executive shake-ups at Stuff, TVNZ, NZME and Sky TV; TV star’s new podcastNew Zealand· 2025-04-23
Nadia Tolich was announced as the successful candidate to TVNZ staff by TVNZ chief executive Jodi O’Donnell.
Media Insider: TVNZ reveals its new news bossNew Zealand· 2025-04-17
TVNZ’s chief executive Jodi O’Donnell said a pivot to 'fewer, higher-impact episodes' would hopefully appeal to younger audiences.
Shortland Street cast and crew jobs under review amid ‘disruptive and upsetting’ staff change proposalNew Zealand· 2025-03-18
Jodi O’Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and is open to partnering with anyone in the sports broadcasting space.
Media Insider: TVNZ musical chairs - Carol Hirschfeld’s new role; sport head Melodie Robinson’s new reporting line as rugby rights hit crunch pointNew Zealand· 2025-03-03
Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and described the financial results as encouraging.
Media Insider: TVNZ interim financial results - state broadcaster posts $11.8m operational profit on revenue of $152.7mNew Zealand· 2025-02-27Jodi O'Donnell is the chief executive of TVNZ and discussed the challenges faced during significant cost cuts.
Media Insider: Ryan Bridge to host new morning video news show; Sky TV chair opens up on rugby rights and DAZN threat; Hosking-Luxon interview - six ways to avoid a train wreckNew Zealand· 2025-02-27
