About Renée Peterson
is an Australian
Radio | Television Presenter | Podcaster
PhD | Media & Communication | RMIT | Dec 2026
Media Doctor
Academic Lecturer | Tutor
Executive Producer
Keynote Speaker | Corporate MC |
International Media Experience
- Radio & Television Presenter, Podcaster, Academic Lecturer/Tutor, Executive Producer, Writer, PhD Candidate, Social Media Influencer, AFL/AFLW Match Day Host and Corporate Events Host.
- Renée has completed her PhD in Media and Communication at RMIT University and will graduate in December 2026.
- Renée has completed her PhD in Media and Communication at RMIT University and will graduate in December 2026.
- Renée’s PhD is creative practice, comprising a thesis and podcast series, From Screen Celebrity to Social Media Influencer.
- Renée's PhD research examines celebrities navigating their professional transition into social media influencers within contemporary commercial media environments, through the lens of media ecology. Renée's PhD brand, Media Doctor, reflects her academic and professional expertise across media, celebrity, social media and digital culture.
- Renée's PhD research is undertaken through creative practice, with the research artefact being a podcast series, From Screen Celebrity to Social Media Influencer. The series features guests who explore the lived experiences and professional journeys of celebrities, academics, social media influencers and content creators from around the world. Renée presents her PhD research at national and international academic conferences.
- Renée's commitment to education is reflected in her work as an Academic Lecturer/Tutor at The University of Melbourne, Victoria University and RMIT University. Renée brings more than 20 years of professional media industry experience into the university curriculum, engaging and inspiring students through her expertise and passion for radio, podcasting, television, film, music, journalism, social media, marketing, advertising, writing and contemporary media.
- Renée is an experienced journalist and media personality across radio, television, podcasting, social media, and live television and radio broadcast events. Renée's greatest strength is her ability to work confidently and professionally in fast-paced media environments. She is highly experienced in working spontaneously with live audiences, major production companies and large creative teams to deliver successful professional outcomes for audiences and clients.
- Renée is the Founder, Director and CEO of Renée Peterson Presents Pty Ltd (RPP), her media company established in Los Angeles in 2013, with clients worldwide. RPP marked an important evolution in Renée's international media career and ultimately inspired her return to Australia to complete her Master of Media and pursue her PhD.
- Renée's career with Southern Cross Austereo, one of Australia's leading entertainment media companies, has included working with some of the world's biggest celebrities, from Tom Cruise to Justin Bieber. Her content has aired across the SCA Hit Network and Southern Cross Ten Television in metropolitan, provincial and regional markets throughout Australia.
- Renée is also an accomplished AFL and AFLW Match Day and Corporate Events Host, with extensive experience in outside broadcasts, interviewing talent and engaging fans. Her live presenting experience includes audiences of up to 97,000 people at the MCG and Marvel Stadium in Melbourne.