Kate accompanied me to Rwanda to cover the 20th anniversary of the genocide for Channel 10’s The Project. Her technical and journalistic skills impressed me and the report that went to air was one of the most powerful I have seen. But more than that, I saw a woman with deep empathy who opened herself up to the people we interviewed. This went way beyond completing a professional task. I hold her in the highest regard.

Tim Costello AO
Former CEO, World Vision Australia

Having worked with Kate for many years over several productions I can attest to her being one of the best in the business. Kate is creative, thorough and always delivers to deadline. Her work is, without exception, always of the highest quality and her ability to put talent at ease ensures great interviews. Kate’s easy going but efficient demeanour makes her great in both a collaborative environment or as a producer working on her own. I have no hesitation in recommending Kate and look forward to working with her again.

Chris Bendall
Executive Producer, The Project

Kate is one of the calmest, most intelligent and proactive producers I have worked with. Her attention to detail and eye for a story (and what makes it compelling and entertaining) is impressive. She is capable of working in all genres and all mediums.

Chris Walker
Executive Producer, The Weekly with Charlie Pickering & Hard Quiz

I had the pleasure of working with Kate for many years on the television show The Project, where we even filmed a field story in Cambodia together. She is a creative, inspiring and easy going person who makes it a breeze to produce great content that also looks good on air.

Rove McManus
TV Presenter & Co-owner Roving Enterprises

Kate is an ambitious, creative and consistent producer. She is a delight to work with and treats all stories and participants with sensitivity and compassion. Kate excels at crafting beautifully told stories that make a difference to those within them but also entertain and inform viewers. She is committed to telling exceptional stories and works hard to achieve exactly that.

Anthony Hawwa
Shooter/Producer, The Project

Kate and I worked together for too short a time. I wish that I’d had more time to witness her wonderful skills, her talent and her depth of character. Working with Kate I was struck by her professional and wise approach to difficult issues. She was a most able journalist and a great communicator. A woman of great integrity and compassion she demonstrated honesty, directness and an ability to put people at ease. Kate made difficult tasks seem easy. She deserves every success. Any organisation that employed Kate would be stronger and smarter for it.

Hon. John Watkins AM
Former Deputy Premier of NSW

The Project - Senior Field Producer | Journalist

As  a senior member of the team, I work independently out of the Sydney bureau creating factual long form content. I generate original story ideas and creatively bring them to life from inception to broadcast. I research subjects, manage shoot logistics and crews, direct and interview talent in the field, write scripts and oversee the edit process. I help set the agenda, develop long term strategies for the program and negotiate exclusive interviews. I travel interstate and overseas and assume management roles when needed. Essential to the role is strong awareness of media law and ethics, attention to detail, emotional intelligence, artistic vision and the ability to remain calm in a high pressure environment.

Nova 969 & Vega 953 - News Presenter | Reporter

As a key member of the news team, I wrote, edited and read live radio bulletins for two different commercial radio markets. The role relied upon my sound news judgement, strong time management skills and the ability to write accurately, concisely and creatively under pressure.

Find My Family - Researcher | Post Producer

As a researcher for the factual documentary series, I identified and developed stories, played detective in search of family histories, liaised with talent, prepared briefing notes and coordinated production schedules. As a post producer, I worked to tight deadlines identifying and scripting  original storylines for the emotional and life-changing reunion series.

NSW Government - Senior Media Advisor

My role  within both ministerial offices was to provide high level advice on a range of state-based political issues.  This included briefing the Ministers with accurate and detailed information to be delivered to the Parliament, media and public. I was responsible for liaising with national and international news journalists and  representatives from NSW government agencies and departments. I coordinated media events for both the Deputy Premier and Premier and was responsible for overseeing press releases and responses provided to the media on behalf of the government. Essential to the role was the ability to work and react calmly, efficiently and quickly under pressure. I was also Acting Chief of Staff in the Minister for Roads’ office when required.

AUG 2005 - APR 2008
SYDNEY

Nine Network

DEC 2004 - JUL 2005
SYDNEY

Macquarie Radio Network

AUG 2003 - DEC 2004
PERTH

DMG Radio

2001
SYDNEY

University of Technology

Bachelor of Communication: Journalism

Their stories 

Below is a small selection of stories developed, produced and written by Kate Mellis for Network Ten’s The Project.