Emily Rice

Speaker Categories
- Conference Facilitators and Moderators
- Corporate Master of Ceremonies
- Environmental and Sustainability Speakers
- Female Motivational Speakers
- Master Of Ceremonies / MC
- Media Personalities
- Media Skills Training
Testimonials for Emily Rice
“Emily did an excellent job as MC .. She is a true professional.”
Australian Patients Association
“Emily presented as a professional and knowledgable MC for our conference.
With her journalistic background she asked questions of the speakers that our delegates had not thought to ask.”
Association of Healthcare Supply & Procurement Officers
"Emily is an engaging MC who brings professionalism and exceptional values to our events. Her on-stage presence captivates audience and she speaks at the right level of business language. Not only she is a great MC who professional event organisers can rely on, I am also extremely impressed with her dedication and the journalistic quality she brings to our Q&A sessions."
Magdalen Wong, Business Insights Australia
“A quick note to say a very big thank you for your participation in DEA’s annual conference. The feedback has been extremely positive- many attendees said that the media session was one of the conference highlights! A truly awesome contribution- thank you!”
Carmela Ferraro, Doctors for the Environment Australia
Fee Range: Up to $5000
Emily Rice's Biography
Emily Rice is an accomplished broadcast journalist, MC and conference facilitator with 20 years presenting experience across Australia and internationally.
Emily is a senior “on-the-road” reporter specialising in health, business and environmental issues. She is currently 9News Melbourne’s Medical Reporter where she files regular exclusive stories on the latest health issues.
Emily is also in demand for her exemplary MC skills, regularly hosting national industry conferences, forums and functions. We highly recommend Emily for her brilliant moderating skills and reputation for seamless conference facilitation. Highly regarded for her intelligent and engaging style she ensures events run smoothly and to time.
As a working journalist Emily has an excellent grasp of current affairs and has been recognised with several media awards including:
- Australian Patient’s Association’s Best Health Reporter Award 2019
- Heart Foundation inaugural President’s Award, 2017
- Dietitians Association of Australia Nutrition Journalism Award, Highly Commended 2016
- Melbourne Press Club Quill Award for Breaking News Coverage, Finalist 2015
- National Asthma Council Australia Media Awards, 2014
She has also worked as a reporter and presenter on various national programs including;
Today Show (Channel Nine)
The Project (Network Ten)
Meet The Press (Network Ten)
Ten News (US Correspondent / Network Environment Reporter)
6.30 with George Negus (Network Ten)
SAFM Radio (Austereo)
While at Network Ten Emily was the only commercial television’s Network Environment Reporter. In this unique position she reported from around the globe and in 2009 was named a finalist in the United Nations Environment Day Awards.
Emily has also worked as US Correspondent for Network Ten, news reader for Meet the Press and presented weather for Ten News Sydney and Nine News Melbourne.