Chrissie Goldrick - Journalist Profile | Connect with top journalists
View 's journalist industries, journalist types, location, and media outlets. Use Journalist Hunt to get connected with top journalists in seconds.
Get connected with journalists today
Chrissie Goldrick
Verified
Editor-in-Chief, Australian Geographic
Sydney
Beats
Biography
Chrissie Goldrick is Editor in Chief of Australian Geographic and a member of the Advisory Council of the Australian Geographic Society. Chrissie came from a background in UK television news and newspapers to work in the picture department of Australian Geographic in 1998. Her role as Picture Editor of the Australian Geographic magazine expanded to include a leading role in developing and producing the company’s commercial publications range and Chrissie was ultimately appointed Editor in Chief of the brand in 2012. In this role, Chrissie is responsible for the production of the bi-monthly Australian Geographic magazine. She manages a small internal editorial team and a much larger external team of writers, photographers, videographers, editors and a cartographer. Chrissie heads up the editorial direction and content mix of the magazine and commissions the writers and photographers. She oversees all aspects of the production of the magazine and also writes stories and shoots photos. Each year she produces a major coffee table book. Her 2016 book, A Portrait of Australia, created to celebrate 30 years of AG has recently been turned into a major travelling exhibition by the National Museum of Australia. Over the years, as well as travelling to shoot feature stories, Chrissie has acted as a leader on numerous Australian Geographic expeditions. She sits on the Adventure Committee of the Australian Geographic Society and is the chair of the Awards Committee that produces The AG Society Gala Awards event each year in which the brightest and best of Australian conservation and adventure are honoured. In 2018, she hosted Prince Harry and Meghan Markle at the event. In the past six years, the magazine has seen a steady increase in its readership and it currently stands at 6th most read magazine in Australia (Roy Morgan second quarter report 2019) with more 600,000 readers. It has won the specialist magazine of the year award at the Australian Magazine Awards for the past three years and Chrissie was recently nominated for Editor of the Year at the Publish Awards.
History, Australiana, Conservation , Geography, Culture , Environment
e-commerce, e-finance/fintech, smart homes, smart cars, smart assistants, tech stories that are actually business stories, gaming
Content
Company Info
Australian Geographic
Australian Geographic is a media and retail company founded in 1986 by Dick Smith. It is best known for its bi-monthly magazine, which features stories about Australia and Australians abroad, along with posters, maps, and illustrations that highlight the country's natural and cultural heritage. The magazine is published six times a year and is available by subscription and on newsstands, with an online archive accessible to subscribers. In addition to its magazine, Australian Geographic operates retail stores that offer a variety of products, including gifts, toys, and educational materials. The company also provides travel experiences through Australian Geographic Travel, focusing on exploration and environmental awareness. The brand appeals to a wide audience interested in nature, conservation, and Australian culture, particularly among families and environmentally conscious individuals. Australian Geographic is associated with the Australian Geographic Society, a not-for-profit organization that supports conservation, scientific research, and public education. All profits from Australian Geographic Holdings are donated to the Society, contributing to various environmental causes. The company aims to inspire a love for Australia's natural world and culture through its storytelling and educational initiatives.
, ,
'+61 8 8127 6301
Founded: 1986