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 the Melbourne and Adelaide editions of 10 News First. 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.
Her broadcasting career began with a cadetship at EON FM in 1980 - the first commercial FM radio station in Australia. She later joined 3XY as a journalist and newsreader.
In 1982, Keyte switched to television, joining ATV-10's Eyewitness News in Melbourne, reporting on courts, crime and state politics. She worked briefly on Good Morning Australia and presented weekend bulletins.[2]
In 1987, Keyte moved to HSV-7 where she co-anchored Seven Nightly News 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 the late night chat show, Tonight Live With Steve Vizard.[2] At the end of 1995, Keyte resigned after the network proposed to pair her on the 6pm news in Melbourne with former ATV-10 colleague 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 in Melbourne. This was a reversal of roles with Peter Mitchell, who previously anchored 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, Keyte rejoined Network Ten to present 10 News First Melbourne replacing Stephen Quartermain, who returned to his former role as sports presenter.[3]
In September 2020, Keyte began presenting the Adelaide edition of 10 News First following the transfer of studio production from Melbourne. She also continues to present the 5pm news in Melbourne.[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