I'm Jess. I'm 22 and from a family farm in the deep South.
What I love most about the career I'm creating is the people. Everyone has a story to tell.
While studying, I've made a podcast with RNZ, co-hosted a weekly sports show, read sport headlines on Newstalk ZB and MC'd for Netball New Zealand.
Prior to attending Broadcasting School, I studied at the University of Otago and took a gap year to travel the world.
Give me a call I'd love to chat.
Some of my work is linked below.
Canterbury floods - live cross
Jessica Dermody updates on the extreme weather in Canterbury.
Tactix
Canterbury's ANZ Premiership team prepares for the Central Pulse.
Canterbury farmers to MPI - get out here and help
NIWA reports below average rainfall for an already dry Canterbury and farmers are waiting to see promised help from MPI.
West Melton fire under investigation
Four fire crews called to house late Sunday afternoon.
Farmers get their kit off for mental health
"If you are courageous enough to get your kit off, then you’re brave enough to talk about mental health," says rural mental health advocate.