Jane Holmes: Profile

Jane started fresh from school in a virtual "radio apprenticeship" at 3AW, creating the foundations of for a successful media career that has encompassed radio, television and corporate work.

Radio: Major presenting roles at 3XY, FOX FM, TTFM, GOLD FM, 3AK and most recently, 3MP.

Television: Appearances include reporter/presenter on 7 Network's "Talk to the Animals".

Jane is currently combining radio with extensive corporate voice-over work, (including Telstra's automated phone announcements).

What was your first job?

Office junior and trainee researcher/producer/newsreader at 3AW. It's great to be "back home"!

What is your favourite on air moment thus far?

My involvement with 3AW's Ash Wednesday coverage in 1983: an unforgettable experience, demostrataing the true power of radio. 3AW was a lifeline, broadcasting emergency information 24 hours a day and 3AW's Ash Wednesday Appeal saw  listeners donating more than a million dollars to help victims of the tragedy.

If you could interview anyone (living or dead) who would it be?

My cat, Ali Khat. I'd love to know what he's really thinking.