Jessica Adamson

Jessica Adamson is an award-winning journalist and the long-standing presenter of 7NEWS Weekend for the Seven Network. Over her distinguished career spanning more than two decades, Jessica has reported on a wide range of major national and international stories, from natural disasters and high-profile crime cases to international sporting events. Her work has taken her around the world, covering the Sydney and Beijing Olympic Games, the Tour de France, the Beaconsfield Mine disaster, the Bali bombings, the devastating Boxing Day tsunamis, and high-profile legal cases such as the drug trials of Michelle Leslie and The Bali Nine.

Raised on her family farm in Hallett, in the Mid North of South Australia, Jessica has a deep connection to rural and regional communities, which informs her reporting and presentation style. She began her career at the Stock Journal newspaper after completing a Journalism degree at the University of South Australia, before joining 7NEWS in 1997. She spent more than a decade as 7NEWS’ crime reporter, establishing a reputation as one of the state’s finest journalists, and in December 2014, she commenced her role as weekend presenter, while continuing her work as a reporter for the network.

Jessica’s excellence in journalism has been recognised with numerous awards, including SA Journalist of the Year (2006) and Best Broadcaster of the Year (2015) at the SA Press Club Awards, among others.

Beyond her journalism, Jessica is a respected MC and keynote speaker for corporate and community events, admired for her credibility, insight, and engaging presence. She is also a passionate advocate for youth and health causes, serving as an ambassador for CanTeen—the Australian organisation supporting young people living with cancer—and the Royal Flying Doctor Service, as well as an advisory board member for the Breakthrough Mental Health Research Foundation.

Jessica is married to Dave, and they have three children: twin boys Angus and Louis, and a daughter, Sophie. Her professional achievements, combined with her authentic and approachable style, make her a trusted voice in Australian media and a sought-after presenter for events and public speaking engagements.