Matt de Groot (MdG)

I've lived in the UK since March 2024. Prior to that I'd been the breakfast newsreader and presenter on Sydney's Radio Nova 96.9 for the past decade, and a journalist, host and commentator for 15 years. I've also been the National News Director, TV host, opinion writer and sports commentator. I am an ambassador for a number of charities, and in personal time a tutor and private golf club Director.

Producer - Sky News UK / Sky Sports News UK - UK

(2024)

Freelance news producer at Sky News and Sky Sports News across Breakfast and various daytime programs.

MC - Paris 2024 Olympic Games - Paris

(2024 - 2024)

Event host for Paris 2024 Olympic Games in Paris

• MCing and announcing medal ceremonies and various events.

Newsreader/Sports reader - Nova 96.9 Sydney - Sydney

(2012 - 2024)

Breakfast Newsreader on Nova 96.9, major metro station. Cume of 500k+

• Delivery daily, targetted news content to a specific audience.

Radio show host - Nova 96.9 Sydney - Sydney

(2012 - 2024)

• Co host of 'Early Breakfast with Matt & Sarah' from 5-6am Monday to Friday
• Co host 'Saturday Breakfast Show' from 7-9am, Saturday mornings
• Co host National Sunday night show 'Matt & Sarah' on Sunday nights

National Newsroom Manager - Nova Entertainment - Sydney

(2014 - 2018)

News Director of the Nova and sister Smooth brands

• Managing a team of 25 people across the country
• Involved in the remodelling of news policy and style for both stations
• Invovled in company culture building initiatives.

TV Sports Commentator - Channel 9 - Sydney

(2018 - 2022)

Caller as part of the Channel 9 Wide World of Sports Rugby League commentary team. Commentating the NRLW women's competition and NSW state cup.

Television Panellist - Ch 7, 9 and 10, ABC, Sky News - Sydney

(2014 - 2024)

Appearing on all three major free-to-air commercial networks as well as ABC and Sky news as an opinion maker and pannelits.

• Disecting the major issues of the day, delivering strong, consise opinions on a range of issues

Game Day Sport MC - Various

(2016 - 2024)

Have been the game day or event MC for the T20 Cricket World Cup in America/Carribean based in NYC. Sydney Swans, Sixers, Wallabies, Commonwealth Games, Waratahs, Cronulla Sharks, One Day Cricket World Cup,

Journalist, Sports Host - Radio 2UE - Sydney

(2007 - 2012)

News and Sports journalist

• Covering major events such as Commonwealth Games, State of Origin and Test Cricket
• Covering major news events such as Federal and State election
• Summer fill-in host of the nightly sport show, 'Sports Tonight'

Columnist - 9Honey website

(2019 - 2020)

Writing lifestyle and opinion columns for the 9Honey website on a range of personal and inter-personal issues.

Columnist - Yahoo7 website

(2017 - 2019)

Writing lifestyle and opinion columns for the 9Honey website on a range of personal and inter-personal issues

Columnist/Reviewer - Man of Many men's lifestyle website

(2019 - 2023)

Writing men's fashion, motoring and gaming reviews for the men's lifestyle website, Man of Many

John Paul College High School (1998 - 2004)

Bachelor of Applied Science - Sports Media - University of Canberra (2004 - 2007)

Graduate Diploma - Counselling - University of Canberra (2023 - 2024)