Alex is the Founder and Director of Belladonna Media.

For more than 25 years, Alex has worked in television as a producer, journalist and documentary maker. Alex’s experience spans a wide spectrum of programming including documentaries, investigative journalism, entertainment, news and current affairs.

Most recently, Alex was Executive Producer and Director on the highly acclaimed documentary series Ice Wars, which aired in February 2017 on the ABC.

In Alex’s 16 years at 60 Minutes, she produced more than 200 stories in her role as a Producer, and as Chief of Staff she was responsible for a team of over 40 and supervised some 600 original productions. Her work contributed to a 15% growth in ratings.

Alex has also produced many ground-breaking stories in her work with Sunday Night on Channel 7 and A Current Affair on Channel 9.

Alex thrives under pressure and loves a challenge. She is vibrant, creative and has a spotless reputation for delivering high quality work, on time and within budget. 

Alex is a specialist in developing on air talent with all levels of experience to bring out their best qualities and make their work shine. She is expert in constructing and conducting interviews, and how to present. An astute media adviser to NGOs, her coaching style teaches interviewees to be personable in front of the camera and give their best responses - no matter what the situation.

When she's not working, you'll most likely find her at bootcamp on Bondi Beach, exploring the cafes of Sydney or sailing on the harbour. 

Sarah Murdoch, Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) Ambassador, Television Presenter, Model

"The response to the video was incredible. There was not a dry eye. Everyone was very moved and motivated. Thank you so much for all you have done for the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (and for me!)."

Graeme Blundell, Actor, Director and Writer - on the subject of Ice Wars

"It's a masterclass in factual film making."

PJ Madam, former Sunday Night Reporter

"Alex is a natural storyteller with a cinematic vision who always gets to the heart of what matters most. She’s one of the most consistent and talented producers in Australia with a visual eye and curious mind. I loved my time working on several stories with Alex and would highly recommend her!"

Uriah Blair, Foxtel Networks Brand Strategy & Creative Director at Foxtel

"Lucky to say I've had the immense pleasure of working with Alexandra and would jump at the chance to do so again in a heartbeat. Who couldn't recommend someone who is a stand-out leader, has a wealth of industry experience and an incredible ability to bring stories to life for a wide array of audiences?"

Michael Sheather, Associate Editor, Australian Woman's Weekly

"Alexandra Hodgkinson is one of the country’s finest television producers, a veteran of the ongoing battle for supremacy between the behemoths of television current affairs, 60 Minutes and Sunday Night. Not only does she bring a superlative intellect to her work, she also brings compassion, authority, experience and integrity. If you are looking for someone to tell your story, craft your message, or bring your tale to life then you need look no further - Alex is one of the best in the business. More than that, she is creative, engaging, always a consummate professional and in a world where trust is an increasingly rare commodity, she is a woman of her word."