Jesse Mulligan is a broadcaster, event MC and writer from Aotearoa New Zealand
Inspiring Conversations
Inspiring Audiences
When it comes to media, Jesse Mulligan has done it all
A law graduate who took up stand up comedy. A comedian who became a television current affairs host. A TV presenter who wrote for The Economist. A writer who became a restaurant reviewer . A food critic who became a national public radio host. A radio host who delivers AI briefings to business.
“What do all of these things have in common? Inspiring conversations.”
Broadcaster
For ten years Jesse has been New Zealand’s face of 7pm, anchoring the live, top-rating news and entertainment show The Project. He is also host of “Afternoons”, a daily interview-led public radio show on national broadcaster RNZ.
Find selected interviews, podcasts and profiles on Jesse and his career here.
Live events
From his beginnings as a stand up comedian, Jesse has become NZ’s premiere live host - from high-profile televised events like the Aotearoa Music Awards to industry awards nights, seminars, panels and roadshows.
He’s also a sought-after facilitator of business events including association conferences and corporate training. His new series of AI Briefings for Business provide organisations with coveted training on the most important emerging technology of our time.
Writing
Since 2015 Jesse has been weekly restaurant critic for the NZ Herald. He is also a freelance contributor to a number of titles including The Economist, an experienced TV comedy writer and author of a weekly subscription newsletter: I Ate Auckland.
Keen to collaborate?
jessemulligan (at) gmail (dot) com