Jackie O named as the most influential woman on radio

THE Kiis FM host and longtime sidekick to Kyle Sandilands has topped a list of the most influential women on Aussie radio.

Jackie O started on air in 1993.

JACKIE O has been named the most influential woman on Australian radio.

The Kiis FM host and longtime sidekick to Kyle Sandilands is the highest ranked female on air personality in a list compiled by industry website, Radio Today.

“The Kyle and Jackie O brand is a powerhouse, especially considering how long it’s been in the market,” Radio Today’s editor Blair Sullivan said.

The Kyle and Jackie O Show is currently the number one FM breakfast show in Sydney and Sullivan told news.com.au that Jackie O is not only a driving force on air but also behind the scenes.

“I certainly know that Jackie O plays a big role in determining the content on the show,” he said.

In second place on the list of influential women on radio is Amanda Keller who hosts the WSFM breakfast show in Sydney with Brendan Jones.

Amanda Keller also hosts The Living Room on Network Ten.

According to The Daily Telegraph, Keller and Jackie O are the only two female radio presenters who get paid $1 million per year.

Here’s the top 10 of Radio Today’s list of the most influential women on radio:

1. Jackie O: Co-hosts The Kyle and Jackie O Show on Kiis FM

2. Amanda Keller: Co-hosts Jonesy & Amanda on WSFM

3. Robin Bailey: Co-hosts Robin, Terry and Bob on 97.3 FM in Brisbane

4. Kate Langbroek: Co-hosts Hughesy & Kate on Kiis FM

5. Fifi Box: Co-hosts Fifi & Dave on Fox FM in Melbourne

6. Kate Ritchie: Co-hosts Kate, Tim and Marty on Nova (Fun fact: The former soap star now brags that radio is her life)

7. Chrissie Swan: Co-hosts Chrissie, Sam & Browny on Nova 100 in Melbourne

8. Jo Stanley: Co-hosts Jo & Lehmo on Gold FM in Melbourne

9. Fran Kelly: Hosts the breakfast show on ABC’s Radio National

10. Wendy Harmer: Hosts Mornings with Wendy Harmer on the ABC in Sydney

Check out the full list at Radio Today