Jo Casamento — Journalist · Presenter · Podcaster · MC
Jo Casamento
Jo Casamento

Journalist · Presenter · Podcaster · MC

Sydney stories.Showbiz access.A voice people trust.

For more than two decades, Jo Casamento has been at the heart of Australian media — interviewing the names everyone knows and making every audience feel part of the conversation.

Now booking 2026 / 27

01 / 05 Sydney showbiz. Australian stories.

More than two decades in Australian media & Sydney showbiz

About Jo

The name synonymous with Sydney showbiz.

Jo Casamento is a vibrant, well-respected journalist, media commentator and MC with more than two decades across TV, radio, newspapers, magazines and social media. She co-launched News Corp's Sydney Confidential, wrote weekly columns for The Sun-Herald, The Sydney Morning Herald and The Sunday Telegraph, and has broken thousands of the city's most-read stories.

A decade as a regular guest host on Studio 10 and panellist on The Project, an entertainment reporter for 2GB, 2UE, TVSN and Kyle & Jackie O — and now a podcaster, UNSW journalism lecturer and proud ambassador for Barnardos Mother of the Year, The SOFA Project and Autism MATES.

20+
Years in media
50k
Social audience
1000s
Stories broken
3
Charity roles
Editorial portrait of Jo
Journalism & Social Media · UNSW
Services

Five ways to put Jo to work.

01

MC & Hosting

Most requested

Warm, entertaining and unflappable. Live celebrity Q&As with the likes of Jamie Oliver and Denise Richards, brand launches, galas and charity balls hosted with heart.

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02

Media Commentary

Sharp, cheeky takes on everything pop culture — Met Gala mornings on the Today Show, Oscars fashion, and whatever Sydney is talking about.

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03

Freelance Journalism

Trained in the country's top newsrooms from a cadetship at The Australian. Feature profiles, columns and interviews with a knack for the elusive exclusive.

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04

Content Creation

Authentic brand campaigns for a highly engaged 50k audience of women and mums — from HelloFresh and Nescafé to Vera Wang.

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05

Copywriting

Web copy, bios, blogs and real estate campaigns that make any story come to life — engaging, accurate and in whatever voice you need. From $120 + GST.

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Whether it's a local identity, a politician or a celebrity — I'm always chasing that nugget of gold for my audience.

Jo Casamento  —  Journalist & MC

Plus One with Choc Top Chats podcast artwork
The Podcast

Plus One, with Matisse.

Jo and her daughter Matisse break down the latest releases, red-carpet moments and binge-worthy series—with honest takes, a little sass and their signature choc-top ratings. New episodes weekly.

Network 10 The Australian Sunrise Nine Network The Sydney Morning Herald Seven Network Studio 10 The Sun-Herald The Today Show 2GB 873AM The Sunday Telegraph 2DAY 104.1
Brand Partnerships

In very good company.

From global names to cult favourites, Jo creates partnerships that feel credible, conversational and genuinely connected to her audience.

HelloFresh
Nescafé
Vera Wang
Panasonic
Interflora
Jabra
hayu
BINGE
Stayz
Pier One Sydney
Everdure by Heston
Emperor Champagnes
The Botanist Gin
The Healthy Mummy
NIP+FAB
Cricut
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Journal

Fresh from Jo's desk.

Beauty & FashionCharity & CommunityDecor & HomeMum Stuff
Met Gala looks
▶ Watch
TV & Red Carpet

Met Gala 2026 Recap

10 JUNE 2026 · ON YOUTUBE
Oscars red carpet
Beauty & Fashion

Oscars Fashion Flashback!

27 MARCH 2025
Dr Joe & Jo
Charity & Community

My Dad… The Good Doc OAM!

26 JANUARY 2025
Maximus & Matisse
Mum Stuff

Twins

19 NOVEMBER 2021
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Contact

Let's make it a moment.

Booking an MC, planning a campaign or chasing a story? Jo would love to hear about it.

hello@jocasamento.com.au
Send inquiry ↗ Sydney, Australia