Summary
Majella Wiemers (born 1976-1977)[1][2] is an Australian producer, television news anchor, and weather presenter. She is currently the head of entertainment at Seven Network.[3]
Career edit
Wiemers was born in Queensland and graduated with a BA in journalism from the University of Queensland in 1996. In 1997, she joined WIN Television as a presenter and reporter in Rockhampton and Cairns. In 1999, Wiemers was promoted to WIN's bureau chief of news. In 2000, she won the Far North Queensland Media Award for best documentary for Cyclone Steve — The Unwanted Visitor, which she produced, directed and presented. She was also a finalist for best news reporter in 2000 and 2001 and for best feature in 2001.[citation needed]
In 2001, Wiemers moved to Sydney and joined the Nine Network as a producer on Good Medicine, Nightline and Nine's federal election coverage. In 2002, she was a producer for RPA, one of Australia's most respected reality programs,[4] and later that year was supervising producer for the special Christmas with the Australian Women's Weekly. A stint as series producer with Changing Rooms followed before Wiemers joined Getaway in 2003, travelling throughout Australia and internationally to produce stories for the popular holiday program.[citation needed]
She then became a reporter for Today. Wiemers was also a weather presenter for National Nine Early News in 2005 alongside Sharyn Ghidella and Chris Smith.[2] She also regularly filled in for Today weather presenter Steven Jacobs.[citation needed]
Wiemers left the Nine Network at the end of 2007 due to contractual issues.[5] Prior to Wiemers leaving Nine she presented the weather on Nine News PM Edition, Nine News Sydney and Nightline while Jaynie Seal was on maternity leave.[6]
In December 2011, she was announced as the executive producer of Breakfast on Network Ten,[7] which launched on 23 February 2012.[8] She quit the show on 6 July 2012.[9]
She joined ITV Studios Australia in March 2018, as their head of entertainment.[10] She worked there until June 2022, when she joined the Seven Network, also as their head of entertainment.[3]
Personal life edit
Wiemers at 32 years of age, married then 30-year-old Richard Murray in 2009 at a traditional Catholic wedding at Mary Immaculate Church, Annerley. They met in 2006, while Wiemers was working with the Nine Network for A Current Affair.[1]
References edit
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- ^ a b "star watch". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. 21 May 2005. p. 127. EBSCOhost 200505211127086784.
- ^ a b Knox, David (30 June 2022). "Seven appoints Head of Entertainment". TV Tonight. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Barry, Evonne (31 July 2002). "RPA's smooth operators". Herald Sun. Melbourne: News Limited. p. H10. ProQuest 360443024.
- ^ "Majella Weimers latest casualty at Channel 9". Sydney Confidential. The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. 14 December 2007. Archived from the original on 4 December 2008. Retrieved 31 March 2024.
- ^ Moran, Jonathon (6 January 2008). "New mum plugs Nine". The Sunday Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. p. 9. ProQuest 360350055. Archived from the original on 31 July 2012. Retrieved 14 January 2024.
- ^ Sharp, Annette (14 December 2011). "Skipping Breakfast". Sydney Confidential. The Daily Telegraph. Sydney: News Limited. p. 28. ProQuest 910505514.
- ^ Murfett, Andrew (23 February 2012). "Extra-early start for Ten's shock jock". The Age. Melbourne: Fairfax Media. ProQuest 922539122.
- ^ Knox, David (6 July 2012). "Executive Producer quits TEN's Breakfast". TV Tonight. Retrieved 6 August 2012.
- ^ "Team". ITV Studios Australia. ITV plc. Archived from the original on 12 October 2018. Retrieved 25 January 2024.