Kieran Gilbert
Kieran Gilbert | |
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| Education | Charles Sturt University University of Sydney |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Employer | Sky News Australia |
| Known for | Journalism, TV presenting |
| Relatives | Tim Gilbert (brother) |
| Website | Kieran Gilbert profile |
Kieran Gilbert is an Australian journalist currently serving as chief political reporter for Sky News Australia.[1] Gilbert attended Patrician Brothers' College, Fairfield.
Career
[edit]Gilbert holds a Master of International Studies from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) from Charles Sturt University.[2] Gilbert worked at Sydney radio station 2UE including as breakfast news editor before joining Sky News in 2002.[1] Gilbert is a member of the Canberra Press Gallery.[3]
At Sky News, he is the anchor of AM Agenda, and became co-host of First Edition with Nina Stevens on 17 March 2014 following the departure of Michael Willesee. Gilbert co-hosts from Canberra while Stevens presents from Sydney.[4] Brooke Corte replaced Stevens as Gilbert's co-host in 2016.[5] Kieran Gilbert now hosts Sunday Agenda and Afternoon Agenda on Sky News Australia.
Gilbert received the Department of Foreign Affairs' Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award in 2009.[6]
Personal life
[edit]Gilbert is the brother of television presenter Tim Gilbert. They are of Irish and Lebanese descent.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Connect - Sky News Team". Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Master of International Journalism teaching team". University of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Gallery Members". Australia's Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
- ^ Knox, David (17 March 2014). "Michael Willesee leaves SKY News". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "New roles for Laura Jayes & Brooke Corte at Sky News". Mediaweek. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
- ^ "Testimonials from Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award recipients". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Sydney Trish Masquerade MS Ball Success for Multiple Sclerosis Research". Charity Dos. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.