PROFILE
TV Presenter. Communicator. Curious Mind. Trusted Voice.
From household-name hosting roles to future-facing storytelling, I specialise in content that connects — across lifestyle, travel, and innovation.
I’m an experienced Australian TV presenter known for engaging, informing, and entertaining audiences across a wide range of topics — from lifestyle and travel to innovation and everyday breakthroughs.
Over the past 30 years, I’ve hosted major programs for the Seven and Ten networks, reporting from the US, UAE, Japan, Singapore, Afghanistan and beyond. My warm, inquisitive style and trusted on-screen presence have made me a familiar face to Australian viewers — from my early days on Saturday Disney and Totally Wild, to Ground Force, Australia’s Best Backyards, and Sydney Weekender.
I have a natural gift for guiding conversations, breaking down big ideas, and helping people feel at ease — whether I’m interviewing everyday Aussies or exploring emerging technologies. I’m passionate about helping others discover tools and stories that improve their lives, and I’m increasingly drawn to the role innovation plays in our future.
I work across Australia and internationally, regularly travelling for television and presenting roles throughout Sydney, Queensland, Victoria, South Australia and beyond.
I’m also a mother, a qualified interior decorator, and a former real estate renovator — but at heart, I’ve always been a communicator, a curious thinker, and someone who loves developing and sharing ideas that inspire action.
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.