4BC Newsroom - Staff biographies
Scott Mayman - News Director
Born in Adelaide, but during his upbringing, Scott lived in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, The Sunshine Coast and the Gold Coast. His first Commercial Radio job was in the 80's in the newsroom - and he was assigned permanant news reporter at the Fitzgerald Corruption Inquiry. Scott has Worked for many stations across Australia and the United States - including the giant CBS Network and in Kansas City where he was News Director at Talk Radio KCMO-AM and Classic Rocker KCFX-FM. Today, he's happy to be home in Queensland with his wife, son and Labrador - enjoying the challenges of each newsday at 4BC, but he hasn't lost his passion to get out of the studio and chase stories, as they happen.
Caroline Morano
Since joining the station in February 2011, Caroline has covered several breaking stories including Della Johnson vs the Health Minister, the Slacks Creek house fire and the tragic death of Gold Coast Police Officer Damian Leeding. Prior to joining the 4BC Team and after completing her studies at Bond University, Caroline worked as a Journalist in Bourke, New South Wales before working in her native city of the Gold Coast as a Journalist for Southern Cross Media Group. Caroline is now Breakfast editor and Mornings News Reader.
Stuart Layt
A Brisbane boy born and bred, he received a Bachelor of Journalism from the Queensland University of Technology. He spent two years working at River 949 at Ipswich as a journalist and newsreader before being lucky enough to earn a spot in the 4BC newsroom where he now reads and edits the afternoon news service
Jamie McKinnell
Originally from Tasmania, Jamie moved to Brisbane in 2006.He graduated from the University of Queensland in 2010, and enrolled in the 4BC "Ready Reserve" News Program where he was successful in gaining a full-time position in the Newsroom.
Nick Wiggins
Nick grew up in Brisbane and attended Queensland University of Technology where he graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism. He worked at a number of community radio stations before starting at 4BC in 2011. Nick also enrolled in the 4BC "Ready Reserve" News Program, and was also successful in gaining a full-time position in the 4BC Newsroom.
Beau Mitchem
Beau Mitchem is a former Perth boy who calls Brisbane home. After graduating from CURTAIN University, he's worked as a news presenter and reporter in Newcastle at 2HD, before reuniting with his Brisbane based family in 2012.
