Emily Rice

Journalist, Communications Expert, MC

An accomplished broadcast journalist, MC and communications expert, Emily Rice has over 25 years of experience across Australia and internationally.

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An accomplished broadcast journalist, MC and communications expert, Emily Rice has over 25 years of experience across Australia and internationally.

Working in the dynamic and deadline-driven world of broadcast television Emily is accustomed to thinking on her feet and keeping events running to schedule.

Her reporting role has been with 9 News as a senior journalist specialising in health and breaking news. She has also worked on Nine’s Today Show as a Melbourne-based reporter and has been a US Correspondent and Environment Reporter with Network Ten.

Emily has exemplary MC skills, regularly hosting national industry conferences, forums and functions.

She has a rare ability to distil complex information – and is a brilliant panel moderator.

In addition to her current affairs acumen, she has been recognised with several media awards including:

  • Kidsafe Victoria Awards, Certificate of Achievement for exceptional reporting and impact in child safety initiatives, 2024
  • Australian Patients Association, Best Health Reporter Award, 2019
  • Heart Foundation, inaugural President’s Award, 2017
  • Melbourne Press Club Quill Award,  Breaking News Coverage, Finalist 2015
Emily is professional, but at the same time has a touch of humour and spontaneity, which is vital for large gatherings. The feedback from our attendees has always been positive, and that is why we ask her back time and time again. Australian Patients Association
Emily was the perfect host for our successful fundraising event - professional, engaging and energetic. Epworth Medical Foundation
We were pleased to have welcomed Emily Rice to moderate our Health Literacy Panel. Emily's depth of knowledge in this field provided an excellent backdrop for a robust conversation. She guided conversation with aplomb, thank you. Melbourne Press Club