Majella Wiemers
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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
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
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
In December 2011, she was announced as the executive producer of
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
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]
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- ^ 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.