Maxine Mawhinney
Former BBC News Anchor, journalist and broadcaster
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About Maxine Mawhinney
Maxine Mawhinney is one of the UK’s most respected broadcasters, with a career that has taken her from Belfast to Washington, Tokyo and some of the world’s biggest news stories.
Beginning her career in Northern Ireland, Maxine went on to work for UTV, ITN and Sky News before becoming Ireland Correspondent during a pivotal period of The Troubles. Her reporting covered both the political developments and human stories that shaped modern Ireland.
Her international career continued as Asian News Editor for Reuters TV in Tokyo, where she reported on major events across the region, including elections, international crises and the assassination of Rajiv Gandhi. She later moved to Washington DC as GMTV’s US Correspondent, covering stories including the Clinton presidency, the Waco siege, the Oklahoma bombing and the OJ Simpson trial.
Returning to the BBC in 1996, Maxine became one of the corporation’s most recognisable news presenters. She anchored global coverage of major world events, including the night of Princess Diana’s death, and went on to become a leading presenter on BBC News, BBC World and Dateline London.
Alongside her broadcasting career, Maxine has played a significant role in developing future journalists, serving as a leading trainer for the BBC College of Journalism and working with broadcasters across Europe. She currently hosts her own interview programme, The Moment with Maxine Mawhinney, and serves on the senior faculty of the Karolinska Institute University Hospital in Stockholm, delivering leadership and communications training.
A highly accomplished host, moderator and keynote speaker, Maxine brings a wealth of experience, global perspective and exceptional communication skills to every event.
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BEHIND THE NEWS
Ever wondered what it is like to be a top TV news anchor? Journalist and broadcaster Maxine Mawhinney takes you behind the scenes to show you want goes into making a BBC News programme. See the studio from the other side, peek into the control gallery, try your hand at reading the autocue and have a go at interviewing. This is a fun hands-on talk with video and lots of audience interaction.
Talk and Q&A
FROM THE BOMBS OF BELFAST TO THE BONGS OF THE BULLETIN
Journalist and broadcaster Maxine Mawhinney has had an amazing career which took her from the back streets of Belfast during the Troubles, all over the world as a foreign correspondent and to the top of the BBC as a senior TV news anchor. Covering everything from bombs to Royal deaths and births and the presidency of Bill Clinton. Maxine reported live from many locations. These included Belfast, London, Tokyo, Frankfurt and Washington DC.. TV companies she worked for include Sky News, ITN, GMTV, Reuters, BBC But many ask is such a glittering career path ever smooth? Hear about the obstacles and choices and how her path over 40 years as a journalist was defined by a series of phone calls and the choices that they presented.
Client Feedback
"Maxine have been a delight to work with and I hear from all involved in the evening that her speech was ideal for the group and context. It got our course off to a great start and all group members have sent very positive evaluations of the evening – each citing Maxine’s input as a “what went well” feature."
Leadership East
"Maxine was a brilliant host for our corporate event – it was a refreshing change to have a strong female leading the day! From start to finish, Maxine ensured the event ran smoothly and to time. Her experience as a live TV news anchor shone through when she facilitated the expert panel debate, asking the questions that the audience were all thinking. The audience feedback has been glowing and we look forward to rebooking Maxine for future events. Thanks so much once again!"
Hollie Shenton, Inenco
"Maxine helped us to develop a media day for the athletes on our Equestrian World Class Programme who are preparing for Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024. Maxine delivered a number of interactive media skill sessions throughout the day that gave the athletes more confidence to prepare and present themselves on camera. Her extensive knowledge and experience in broadcasting was delivered in an enthusiastic and very ‘user friendly’ style that really delivered key messages whilst maintaining the attention of her audience."
British Equestrian Federation
"Maxine has the unique ability to engage the audience allowing them to feel part of the debate. She is also a genius at ensuring the debate flows, is comprehensible and relevant. She is a thoroughly delightful professional and one of the best brains in the business."
Liesel Smith, Federation of Small Businesses Policy conference
