PROFILE
Mel is a leading Australian TV presenter who starred in her first TV show at 15. Since then there has been no stopping her, hosting shows for the Australian market from the US, UAE, Japan, Singapore, Afghanistan, Borneo and countless destinations worldwide.
Mel presents Sydney Weekender and Weekender TV in Queensland and has a terrific relationship with viewers across the country through 30 years of hosting Network 7 and 10 programs.
With two decades of travel television already under her belt Mel is an expert ambassador for tourism destinations and luxury brands such as Elements of Byron and Mercedes-Benz.
A much-loved children’s television host on iconic programs Totally Wild and Saturday Disney during the height of their popularity, Aussies have grown up with Mel in their living rooms.
Mel is the mother of a beautiful seven-year-old girl named Alexandra and when she isn’t on the move for work or play, she can usually be found at her place in Byron Bay where for fifteen years she has had success interior styling and doing small renovations for profit.
Mel presented Logie nominated show Ground Force and Australia’s Best Backyards for 7 and is a qualified Interior Decorator with substantial experience in real estate.
RECENT WORK
TRAVEL/ ADVENTURE
HEALTH & WELLBEING/ REAL ESTATE/ INTERIOR DESIGN
The Morning Show/ My TV Milestone/ Overcoming Adversity
PARTIAL SEGMENT - WELLNESS IN GLEBE
Kerb Appeal
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Melanie's extensive list of accomplishments includes thirty consecutive years of television presenting, hosting, reporting, guest hosting, guest appearances, voiceovers, breakfast radio, radio interviews, musicals, master of ceremonies - high profile entertainment, fashion, food, sporting and tourism events, telethons, acting roles, acting training, ambassadorships, commercials, charity alignment, media partnership success, segment producing and more. Here are a few highlights.
CO-HOST WITH JAMES TOBIN
MAINSTAGE PRE-SHOW
CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN
CH 7 (2024)
SYDNEY WEEKENDER
PRESENTER
CH 7 (2004 - CURRENT)
WEEKENDER TV
HOST AND PRESENTER
CH 7 (2020 - CURRENT)
MELBOURNE WEEKENDER
PRESENTER
CH 7 (2024)
WALKING TRAILS APP
APP GUIDE/ VOICEOVER ARTIST
(2024)
CO-HOST WITH LUKE JACOBZ
MAINSTAGE PRE-SHOW
CAROLS IN THE DOMAIN
CH 7 (2023)
LJ HOOKER SOLUTIONS GOLD COAST TV
HOST AND AMBASSADOR
Digital Series (2020 - 2022)
ELEMENTS OF BYRON AMBASSADOR
Digital (2023)
EDWARDS & CO AMBASSADOR
Digital (2022 - 2023)
MERCEDES-BENZ
PRESENTER AND AMBASSADOR
After Sales Video (2019)
QUEENSLAND WEEKENDER
HOST
CH 7 (2017 - 2019)
MERCEDES-BENZ
PRESENTER AND AMBASSADOR
GLC 63-S E Brochure/ Owners Online
(2019)
BREAKFAST RADIO CO-HOST
90.9 SEA-FM
(2012)
NSW TOURISM AWARDS
CO-MASTER OF CEREMONIES
(2011)
WEATHER PRESENTER
THE WEATHER CHANNEL
(2009 - 2011)
WALLABIES AUSTRALIAN TEST MATCHES AND SYDNEY FC
ON GROUND MC
(2008 - 2011)
RADIO GUEST HOST (IN THE HOT SEAT FOR AMANDA KELLER)
WSFM 101.7
JONESY AND AMANDA
(2007 AND 2008)
AUSTRALIAN JOCKEY CLUB, WESTFIELD AND DAVID JONES
HOST/ AMBASSADOR/ CELEBRITY STYLIST/ FASHION AND EVENTS MC
(2004 - 2010)
SUNRISE AND THE MELBOURNE CUP COVERAGE
FASHION HOST AND REPORTER
CH 7 (2003 - 2006)
GREAT SUMMER IDEAS AND MIKE WHITNEY'S WALKABOUT
PRESENTER
CH 7 (2005)
WHEEL OF FORTUNE
CO-HOST AND WINNER OF CELEBRITY WHEEL
CH 7 (2003 / 2004)
TOUR DE FORCE AFGHANISTAN
CELEBRITY MC
(2003)
AUSTRALIA'S BEST BACKYARDS
CO-HOST
CH 7 (2003)
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW
PRESENTER
CH 7 (2002 - 2004)
GROUND FORCE
PRESENTER
CH 7 (2001 - 2004)
SATURDAY DISNEY
CO-HOST
CH 7 (1997 - 2002)
TOTALLY WILD
REPORTER
CH 10 (1994 - 1997)
TESTIMONIALS
“Mel is a one-of-a-kind. A first-class presenter who is a one-take wonder, a great brand ambassador who understands the brief and provides plenty of confidence to the client and she is a delight to have on set. It’s a pleasure to work with her and easy to see why she’s had such a long and successful career.”
Cameron Smith - Managing Director, Enthral Media
“It is an absolute privilege working with you Mel. I am one of your biggest fans, you are a true professional and I love how much you care about your work.”
Jenny Forsyth - Series Producer, Sydney Weekender, Seven Network
“I have had the pleasure of working with Mel Symons on several activations for the Weekender programs - she is a fantastic presenter who is amazing with our travel suppliers. Mel is always professional and is a lovely person to deal with. I look forward to working with Mel on more projects in the future.”
Sally McFadyen - Head of 7 Travel, Seven Network
“Just watched the double feature Whales story - AMAZING!! Your childlike enthusiasm was infectious. Couldn’t help but smile xx”
Tiffany McKinnon - Series Producer, Weekender TV, Seven Network
“Best VO ever. Just love your voices overs, you get so much expression and tell a lovely story with your voice.”
Rebecca Fawcett - Creek to Coast Series Producer, Seven Network
“Mel is a great TV Talent and should be considered for other shows coming up.”
Cathie Scott, Executive Producer Entertainment, Network Ten
"The Girls Got Grit show on Creek to Coast was a smash hit - I had people calling from across QLD to say they'd seen it, loved it, and lots of talk about more females giving 4WD'ing a go too!"
Rebecca Fawcett - Creek to Coast Series Producer, Seven Network
"What a wonderful collaboration and I love how your team have been rocking it out of the park with the social media promos too. Congrats to you and the team on a great job"
Monique Parker - Group Communications Manager, Kingfisher Bay Resort Group, Fraser Island
"I just wanted to drop a line to say “thank you” for your work on the MPH298 Weekender segments for QLD and NSW.
THEY ARE BRILLIANT – so upbeat, showcases the prize perfectly and Mel’s energy was fantastic.The results speak for themselves, we saw a HUGE spike yesterday and thanks to this awesome piece, we saw the highest number of new supporters in one day this YEAR (possibly, EVER). It is always a pleasure to work with your Weekender and Creek to Coast team – thank you!"
Ellie & Rach
Lotteries Marketing Specialist, Mater Foundation
CONNECT
Melanie's transition from the traditional television host into an influencer in the digital and social media-scape has been an organic process. By her own admission Melanie only feels comfortable working with a partner if they share a similar outlook on what success looks like. Her outstanding work with partners over recent years has been testament to this philosophy and has seen Melanie create exceptional results for her partners as a brand ambassador.
The key to success for any person or brand is to establish fans or a community and to have them talk about you. Melanie brings these two components into the social media space and assists with the establishment of community and the creation of conversation. She does this through activations, encapsulating the brand's philosophy and her brand presence synthesising with her partner's strategy. In short Melanie specialises in immersing herself in her partner's community.
CONTACT
If you would like to interview Mel or discuss the possibility of Mel hosting or guest hosting your TV show, radio program or podcast, joining your presenting team, show cast or line-up, being an ambassador or model for your brand, emcee for your event or voicing your app, animation or audio book please get in touch via the form below.