Melanie Symons

Television Presenter & MC

Melanie Symons is a trusted and versatile television presenter with more than two decades of experience across travel, lifestyle, entertainment and live events. Known for her warmth, credibility and instinctive connection with audiences, she delivers content that engages, inspires and looks to the future.

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Melanie Symons is one of Australia’s most accomplished and trusted television presenters, renowned for her exceptional screen presence, editorial instinct, and the rare ability to connect with audiences in a way that feels both polished and deeply human.

Her career spans iconic hosting roles, including co-hosting Saturday Disney and Totally Wild, pioneering renovation and lifestyle programming with Ground Force and Australia’s Best Backyards, and more than two decades presenting on Sydney Weekender — a series beloved by audiences nationwide.

Melanie fronts flagship programs for the Seven and Ten Networks, reporting from destinations such as the US, Japan and Singapore, and has been invited to emcee special events for Australian and US troops in Afghanistan. She is trusted with national live broadcasts and high-profile events, from the Melbourne Cup and Carols in the Domain to Australian Rugby Test Matches.

Her expertise spans travel, entertainment, lifestyle, wellness, and innovation. What sets Melanie apart is her ability to blend credibility with heart — whether guiding expert interviews, hosting immersive features, or connecting with everyday people, she brings a finely tuned instinct for audience engagement, delivering content that is engaging, relatable, and professional.

Now open to international collaborations, Melanie combines emotional intelligence, broadcast finesse, and creative storytelling to deliver world-class content that inspires, informs, and sparks curiosity.

Mel Symons is a talented professional and engaging MC who approaches each MC segment with a balance of humour and informative style and is great to work with both on and off the camera. Mel is an entertaining and amiable individual and was a very successful MC for the Wallabies Season and we look forward to working with her again in our upcoming high profile events. Great Big Events
Mel has been our emcee for our Gold Coast events for the past five months. She’s the consummate professional, applying herself enthusiastically to all preparations and giving her all to each and every gig. She’s a terrific presenter and goes above and beyond the brief each time. Thanks Mel. Business Chicks
The longevity of our working relationship is testament to her professionalism. Mel takes a brief, understands the messages that need to be delivered and works the audience well. I would recommend her as a person who is reliable and of high professional values. Australian Turf Club