The Seven Network’s Angie Asimus has been confirmed as the host of the inaugural Mediaweek 100 Power Lunch, which will be held on Friday, October 21 at The Crown’s Pearl Ballroom in Sydney.
Based in Sydney, Asimus is a news and weather presenter and reporter for 7NEWS. She presents the weather for Sydney’s 7NEWS five nights a week.
Since joining the team in 2014 after five years with Seven News Queensland, Angie has covered a range of breaking stories, including the Lindt Café Siege, Bondi’s cyclone-strength storm and bushfires in the Blue Mountains.
Mediaweek caught up with Asimus ahead of the Mediaweek 100 Power Lunch to chat about her career and why she said yes to hosting.
You’ve covered a huge range of major stories in your time with 7NEWS, what have been some of the ones that stand out most in your memory?
“I joined Seven News in 2008, so I’ve been able to cover many memorable moments during that time. Some major ones that stand out are, the Lindt Café Siege, Cyclone Debbie, The Duke and Duchess of Sussex’s tour of Australia, former NSW Premier Mike Baird’s trade mission to Israel, and Tom Cruise on the red carpet. As with many major stories, it’s often the unexpected everyday people you meet who stand out as truly incredible in the face of adversity.”
What originally drew you to weather reporting, and what keeps you doing it?
“I am a journalist by trade having studied Media and Communications at the University of Sydney. It wasn’t until I moved to Queensland with Seven News that I became fascinated by the weather. Covering cyclones in the Far North and the devastating Brisbane floods of 2011 gave me an appreciation for the power and unpredictability of the weather. I decided to add to this passion with a Graduate Certificate in Climatology from the University of Southern Queensland. I’ve been covering major weather events ever since.”
Angie Asimus at the dawn service this year at Currumbin with Sunrise team Natalie Barr, David Koch and Mark Beretta
What’s it like going to work on Australia’s #1 TV program every day?
“I really do love my job. The hours can be crazy, you can be sent anywhere depending on the news of the day but you never live the same day twice. I’ve even come to enjoy the pressure of deadlines! You have to be comfortable with throwing out your whole day’s preparation if something changes late in the day and it has to be as close to perfect as possible by the time we go to air, whether we have 8 hours or 8 minutes to prepare. It’s really quite a buzz.”
What made you say yes to hosting the Mediaweek 100 Power Lunch?
“The media has been my entire career. It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. So, being part of such a prestigious event with industry leaders, directors and talent will make for an inspiring day. It’s also safe to say, the conversation should be lively and flow very freely! I think it’ll be a lot of fun.”
What are you most looking forward to about the Mediaweek 100 Power Lunch?
“It’s always such a great event on the calendar but I think this year it will be really interesting to see how the new categories play out: Mediaweek Agency 50 and Mediaweek Star Power 25.
“It will be great to pinpoint where the power and influence of the media sits in 2022.”
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