Julie MacDonald has been a regular presenter on the international news channel Al Jazeera English since it launched in 2006.
Combining warmth and authority, her down-to-earth style has won her rave reviews as a News Anchor covering the world’s biggest stories for some of our best-loved TV channels, including Sky News, BBC and Five News.
Julie is a breaking news specialist, providing clarity, credibility and commentary as events unfold.
A perceptive and engaging interviewer, she brings out the best in guests and thrives on debate and discussions.
Julie is also an experienced correspondent and an acclaimed documentary maker, winning plaudits for “Scotland the Brave?”, her unique examination of the Scottish referendum, broadcast on Al Jazeera.
An experienced public speaker, Julie is in demand for corporate videos and has hosted and facilitated a huge range of conferences and other events. Clients have included The Red Cross, Thames Water, Tarmac and Qatar Gas.
Her public speaking specialities include Scottish independence, digital disruption, international affairs, and hiring an au pair – the subject of a book she has written.