Jennifer Keyte
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Jennifer Keyte | |
|---|---|
| Born | Jennifer Anne Keyte 21 January 1960 |
| Nationality | Australian |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television presenter |
| Employer | Network 10 |
| Television | 10 News First |
| Children | 2 |
Jennifer Anne Keyte (born 21 January 1960) is an Australian journalist and news presenter.
Keyte currently presents 10 News First in Melbourne. She was previously a weekend news presenter on Seven News in Melbourne.[1]
Career
After graduating from St. Columba's College, Essendon, Keyte enrolled in a Bachelor of Arts degree at La Trobe University but left after her first year, accepting a cadetship with radio station EON FM in 1980. She moved from radio to television in 1982, joining ATV-10, in Melbourne reporting on courts, crime and state politics. She worked briefly on Good Morning Australia and presented the weekend news.[2]
In 1987 Keyte moved to HSV-7 where she co-anchored the main evening news bulletin alongside Glenn Taylor.[2] In 1990, Keyte became the first female solo primetime news anchor on Australian commercial television.[citation needed] She also presented news on Tonight Live With Steve Vizard late night variety show.[2] At the end of 1995, Keyte resigned after the network proposed to pair her at the news desk with David Johnston.[citation needed]
In 1996, after a short stint at radio station 3AW, Keyte moved to Nine, hosting Good Medicine, and Moment of Truth.[2] When Seven News ratings subsequently plunged further Keyte refused their offers to return and stayed with Nine for several years.[citation needed]
In August 2003, she returned to the Seven Network, presenting the weekend news. This was a reversal of roles with Peter Mitchell, who in 1996 occupied weekend news while Keyte was on weekdays.[citation needed] She has also filled in for Natalie Barr presenting the news on Sunrise, Seven Morning News and Seven 4.30 News.[citation needed]
In 2006, Keyte and others from Seven News were charged with and ultimately acquitted of contempt of court for allegedly publicising suppressed details of a Children's Court case.[citation needed]
In May 2018, Network Ten Keyte joined the network to present 10 News First Melbourne replacing Stephen Quartermain.[3]
From September 2020, in addition to presenting the Melbourne bulletin, Keyte will also present the Adelaide bulletin as part of a major shake-up to the 10 News First brand.[4]
Personal life
Keyte is separated, with two sons and lives in Melbourne.[2]
References
- ^ https://au.news.yahoo.com/vic/a/8699635/jennifer-keyte/
- ^ a b c d e Jennifer Keyte profile Archived 29 January 2009 at the Wayback Machine. 7 News
- ^ "Jennifer Keyte Joins Network Ten As Presenter - ten daily". tendaily.com.au. Retrieved 30 May 2018.
- ^ McKnight, Robert (11 August 2020). "BREAKING - REDUNDANCIES AT 10 NEWS AND CHANGES AT STUDIO 10". TV Blackbox. Retrieved 11 August 2020.
- Seven news bio at 'The Wayback Machine
- ICMI speaker bio