Samantha Armytage is a renowned Australian media personality and journalist with 23 years of experience. She anchored Australia's top-rated breakfast show Sunrise for eight years and previously co-hosted Weekend Sunrise for seven years. Samantha began her career as the Chief Political Correspondent for Sky News in the Canberra Press Gallery and has extensive experience covering major news events such as the Canberra Bushfires, Victoria's 'Black Saturday,' Brisbane floods, and international stories like the Bali 9 trials and the Christchurch Mosque massacre. She has also reported on significant global events, including Michael Jackson's funeral, the Queen's Diamond Jubilee, and Meghan & Harry's wedding.
Samantha authored the best-selling book Shine in 2014, focusing on female empowerment, and currently hosts the popular podcast Something to Talk About with Samantha Armytage, where she interviews people from various fields. A regular columnist for News Corp's Stellar magazine, she is known for her down-to-earth and respected communication style, making her a sought-after Speaker, Host, and MC in the corporate sector.
Samantha graduated from Charles Sturt University in 1998 with a major in Broadcast Journalism and minors in American Politics and Marketing. A passionate advocate for rural and regional Australia, she is an ambassador for 'Soldier On' and the 'Sony Foundation.' Samantha currently resides in country NSW with her husband.
