ANDREA BURNS MC/facilitator, TV/radio presenter and journalist

Andrea Burns

Journalist, MC & Presenter

An award-winning journalist, experienced MC, and media trainer with over 20 years in the industry. Known for her engaging presence and versatility, she has reported on major stories and covered everything from political drama to world-exclusives.

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Andrea Burns is a highly respected and versatile media professional with over two decades of experience as a television journalist, MC, presenter, and media trainer. Known for her engaging and warm presence, Andrea has built a reputation as a trusted voice in Western Australia’s media landscape.

With a background in both journalism and corporate facilitation, Andrea has reported on some of the most significant stories of the past 20 years, covering everything from natural disasters to high-profile political and business events. As a regular backup host on Channel Seven’s Today Tonight and Channel Seven News, Andrea’s approachable style and sharp reporting skills earned her a loyal following among audiences.

Her career began at Channel Ten Perth, where she reported on major events like the Gracetown cliff collapse and covered key political stories. Andrea’s talent as both a reporter and presenter led to her being headhunted by Seven News, where she became a key member of the Today Tonight team. Her reporting highlights include a world-exclusive story on the release of a Perth Zoo orangutan back into the wild, as well as an impromptu interview with Imelda Marcos during a visit to the Philippines.

Andrea’s professional expertise extends beyond journalism. With a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Western Australia, she initially honed her communication and facilitation skills in corporate training at Aherns (now David Jones). Today, Andrea combines her media experience with her passion for teaching, working as a tutor in Broadcasting at Edith Cowan University. She also delivers customized media training and communication workshops to private clients.

As an in-demand MC and facilitator, Andrea brings her signature blend of professionalism, humor, and warmth to corporate conferences, government events, and awards evenings. Whether reporting on the big news of the day, hosting a high-profile event, or coaching the next generation of broadcasters, Andrea continues to be a dynamic force in the media industry.

Andrea was really well received as facilitator for our Perth event. We had fantastic feedback from the two sessions she hosted. Also, she was very easy to work with. Excellent performance. National E-Health Transition Authority
Andrea filled in for another MC at the last moment due to illness and she did an absolutely superb job as both MC and facilitator. With very little time for research she was totally across our conference theme and handled panel sessions with absolute professionalism and great interaction with the audience. We would have absolutely no hesitation in recommending Andrea to anyone seeking a truly professional MC who also has a wonderful sense of humour and is very easy to work with. Dept. of Families, Housing, Community Services & Indigenous Affairs
Excellent, excellent, excellent! Andrea was extremely easy to work with and we had fantastic feedback from all our attendees and board. She made the event personal and everyone felt they connected with her. If you want a personal touch as well as professionalism for your event I highly recommend Andrea. Apart from her professionalism, Andrea is an amazing person and we were very privileged to have worked with her. Thank you so much Andrea for your hard work at the event and for making the process so easy. Clubs WA Awards for Excellence
The feedback from the Waste & Recycle Conference was very positive. We had great feedback on Andrea’s facilitation, particularly the energy and knowledge she brought to the conference. Over 80% of delegates rated Andrea’s facilitation as excellent. Delegates also appreciated her ability to engage all speakers during the panel sessions. Waste & Recycle Conference Convenor
Working with Andrea Burns was an experience worth mentioning, she is an accomplished presenter and strategist. We found her expertise invaluable and an inspiration to the people and our business. Andrea approached our project with great depth and meaning. Celebrate WA