Kieran Gilbert

Kieran Gilbert is an Australian journalist currently serving as chief political reporter for Sky News Australia.[1]

Kieran Gilbert
EducationCharles Sturt University
University of Sydney
OccupationJournalist
Years active2002–present
EmployerSky News Australia
Known forJournalism, TV presenting
RelativesTim Gilbert (brother)
WebsiteKieran Gilbert profile

Career

Gilbert holds a Master of International Studies from the University of Sydney and a Bachelor of Arts (Communications) from Charles Sturt University.[2] Gilbert worked at Sydney radio station 2UE including as breakfast news editor before joining Sky News in 2002.[1] Gilbert is a member of the Canberra Press Gallery.[3]

At Sky News, he is the anchor of AM Agenda, and became co-host of First Edition with Nina Stevens on 17 March 2014 following the departure of Michael Willesee. Gilbert co-hosts from Canberra while Stevens presents from Sydney.[4] Brooke Corte replaced Stevens as Gilbert's co-host in 2016.[5] Kieran Gilbert now hosts Sunday Agenda and Afternoon Agenda on Sky News Australia.

Gilbert received the Department of Foreign Affairs' Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award in 2009.[6]

Personal life

Gilbert is the brother of television presenter Tim Gilbert. They are of Irish and Lebanese descent.[7]

References
  1. "Connect - Sky News Team". Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
  2. "Master of International Journalism teaching team". University of Western Australia. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  3. "Gallery Members". Australia's Federal Parliamentary Press Gallery. Archived from the original on 19 March 2016. Retrieved 19 March 2016.
  4. Knox, David (17 March 2014). "Michael Willesee leaves SKY News". TV Tonight. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  5. "New roles for Laura Jayes & Brooke Corte at Sky News". Mediaweek. 18 January 2016. Retrieved 21 January 2016.
  6. "Testimonials from Elizabeth O'Neill Journalism Award recipients". Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
  7. "Sydney Trish Masquerade MS Ball Success for Multiple Sclerosis Research". Charity Dos. 17 September 2015. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
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