Neil McMahon is Senior Lecturer in Journalism and New Media at Collarts, with more than four decades of experience in journalism across Australia and internationally. He has worked as a senior writer, news editor and foreign correspondent, reporting from locations including South Africa and Indonesia, and has contributed extensively to major outlets including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, ABC Online and Qantas Magazine. His expertise spans news reporting, feature writing, editing, media ethics and the evolving digital media landscape, with a strong focus on entertainment, culture and public interest journalism.
At Collarts, Neil teaches core journalism subjects including Principles of Journalism, Media Law and Ethics and Feature Writing, and leads the development of the Bachelor of Journalism and New Media program. His teaching approach blends industry realism with clear, practical frameworks, preparing students for the expectations and pressures of professional media environments.
Students benefit from Neil’s newsroom-informed perspective and his commitment to employability, gaining hands-on experience in pitching, researching, writing and producing work for real-world audiences. His focus is on equipping emerging journalists with the skills, confidence and adaptability needed to succeed in a rapidly changing media industry
Email: nmcmahon@collarts.edu.au