March 2023
Introducing Suzy Michael
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uzy Michael is a highly respected media specialist with a career spanning over 26 years. As a television host and executive producer, she has produced a wide range of genres, including lifestyle, news, biographies, and entertainment.
Known as “the voice Australians trust”, Suzy has a unique talent for storytelling that captivates audiences and leaves a lasting impact. Her ability to bring out the heart of a story has earned her a reputation as a compelling TV presenter and producer. Her stories are current, inspiring, and life-changing, with a raw and authentic journalistic style that puts interviewees at ease and encourages honest and meaningful conversations. Suzy's passion and integrity are evident in her broad portfolio of work, which includes producing, speaking, writing, news anchoring, television presenting, and editing. Her expertise in these areas has led to her being in high demand, and she has worked with major media outlets across the globe. She has come a long way since being nominated for the Young Australian of the Year Award in 2000 and her star power is still rising.
Tell us about your life in media? As with any media role, I have the opportunity to meet a lot of fascinating people, not just in Australia, but from around the globe. In the studio and on the field, it’s a tough gig sometimes, but I absolutely love it. Some adrenaline-pumping moments I recall quite well are, the time a viewer called for an on-air discussion, only to drop a few “f” bombs while the show was live; when a presenter’s earpiece glitches 15 minutes into a show; dealing with guests running late for a live show; the camera operator thinks his camera is on standby, but it’s actually streaming live and recording on the field, with some quirky bystanders in the background who decided to “moon” the camera! I not only learn a great deal from my journey and productions, but I’m also in awe of the qualities and unbelievable stories some people have endured. I have worked, and continue to work,
with all kinds of professionals and amateurs. My first taste was being a volunteer with a pay-TV channel. My role was the presenter of the morning show, reporter, entertainment correspondent, editor and scriptwriter. I also worked in radio as a talk-back host and announcer, an interpreter, scriptwriter and producer for an SBS documentary, in conjunction with the Breast Cancer Institute of NSW; freelance writing; Deputy Editor of four national magazine titles; Executive Producer, Presenter and Director for an international digital channel, where I was responsible for the production of Australian content worldwide; my current journey is launching my own global show.
What makes you a unique stand-out in a saturated media market? Other media professionals have said I have qualities that bring the screens alive.
presenter and producer whom people trust...she has the innate ability to bring the guts out of a story. Her stories are current, inspiring and life-changing." Sharon Lynne, Director of TV Pro Global. It’s an absolute privilege to be recognised as “compelling”, “trustworthy”, “inspiring” and “life-changing”. I am simply being myself and immersing my love for the media in the productions and shows I produce and present.
Why did you create your global show, Suzy TV? To bring a raw, fearless, captivating talk-back show to the screens. A show that has a purpose: to inspire, entertain, engage and compel. A show that delves into the human lives of celebrities and the non-famous. A show that brings hope, tears, joy, drama and charm in one program. In a phrase: entertaining and wholesome television.
"Suzy Michael is a compelling TV WOMENSBIZGLOBAL.COM | 7
