Joe Trinder is a well-respected figure in the media industry. He is of Ngāti Awa descent and was born in Ōtepoti Dunedin. Prior to his career in journalism, Trinder was an IT Analyst in the security industry and a Technician. Currently, he is based in Hamilton Kirikiriroa, Waikato.

In addition to his technical work, Trinder was the Editor of Mana News. He has also been the Editor of Southern Cross News, as evidenced by interviews he has conducted. His contributions to these platforms demonstrate his commitment to providing comprehensive news coverage.