Nick McCallum
Nick McCallum | |
|---|---|
| Born | Australia |
| Occupation(s) | Journalist, television and radio presenter |
| Years active | 1994–present |
| Known for | Senior reporter for Seven News, presenter at 3AW, correspondent for Nine Network |
Nick McCallum is a journalist from Australia specializing in both television and radio.
In his role as a broadcast journalist, McCallum holds the position of senior reporter for Seven News and also works part-time as a presenter at Melbourne’s radio station 3AW. Additionally, he has created documentary content for Fox Footy.
Early life
McCallum attended Scotch College, Melbourne, where he developed an early passion for journalism by editing the school’s newspaper and engaging in sports broadcasting activities.
Professional journey
His career commenced at Network Ten, where he worked as a news reporter.
Nine Network
During his tenure at the Nine Network, McCallum served as senior presenter for National Nine News and was Melbourne correspondent for Today. He spent seven years stationed in the United States as the network’s correspondent, covering significant events such as five Academy Awards ceremonies, President Bill Clinton’s impeachment proceedings, Pat Rafter’s US Open victories, and George W. Bush’s presidential election.
Upon returning to Australia, he reported for Today, providing coverage from US Central Command in Qatar on the Iraq war, as well as reporting on the Bali bombings and attacks on the London underground.
Seven Network
McCallum joined the Seven News team in 2007 as a reporter. He delivers comprehensive reports on the Seven Network’s morning show Sunrise and contributes opinion articles to the Seven News website. Furthermore, he has occasionally stepped in as a presenter for Seven News Melbourne.
3AW
At 3AW, McCallum is part of the Sunday Morning program alongside Heidi Murphy and Darren James. He has also substituted for Neil Mitchell during morning shows and currently acts as a fill-in host on the Drive program. His association with 3AW's Afternoon show dates back to 1994 when he broadcast from Los Angeles.
Incident
In December 2007, McCallum issued an apology to listeners of 3AW after being deceived during an interview by an individual impersonating Peter John Walker—known for escaping Pentridge Prison in 1965 with Ronald Ryan, Australia's last executed man. The impersonator denied involvement in the murder of prison guard George Hodson; however, the actual Walker, who was released in 1983, later revealed himself. While covering for Neil Mitchell, McCallum publicly acknowledged this mistake, which elicited varied responses from the audience.
Personal details
McCallum is married to Elissa, and they have two grown sons. The family lives in Melbourne’s eastern suburbs. He is an avid fan of the Melbourne Football Club, and his wife has Greek ancestry.