A little bit of luck or opportunity doesn’t make the person, it’s what you do with it.
With 15 years’ experience as a news and current affairs TV Reporter, Alexis Daish is currently a Senior Journalist for Nine's A Current Affair.
At 19 years of age, Alexis started working as an Intern for the Nine Network whilst studying a Bachelor of Arts (Media and Communications) at Melbourne University. She began full-time as a researcher/producer for A Current Affair before transitioning into the 6pm newsroom as a Reporter. Being on the 6am shift meant Alexis was frequently sent to big crimes scenes which had unfolded overnight, and she gained a keen interest in all stories related to crime. In 2015, Alexis became Nine’s Crime Reporter. Alexis went on to cover some of Australia’s biggest stories – the Bourke Street mall massacre, the murder of Karen Ristevski, the Flinders Street Car Attack and deadly bushfires across regional Victoria.
In 2018, Alexis was deployed to the United States where she became the Network’s Foreign Correspondent covering stories in the US, South America and Canada. Whilst on assignment overseas, Alexis covered major events including Harvey Weinstein's Criminal Trial, the Covid-19 pandemic in New York, the 2020 Election, the police shooting death of Australian woman Justine Ruszczyk in Minnesota and riots in LA. Alexis secured a world exclusive for 60 Minutes when she interviewed Tara Reade who accused Joe Biden of sexual assault during his 2020 campaign. Daish also crossed the Mexican border, entering Tijuana’s biggest refugee camp – exposing life inside the camp for those caught up in America’s immigration crisis.
Alexis was awarded Young Journalist of the year by the Melbourne Press Club and in 2016 won a Walkley Award for the TV Young Journalist of the Year. In 2018, Alexis won another Quill Award for her reporting on the murder of Avondale Heights mother Karen Ristevski.
The Walkley-Award winning journalist has returned to Australia and is now a Senior Reporter with A Current Affair, focussing on longer-format stories that matter to Australia.
Talking Points
MC & Event Host
With 15 years of journalism experience, Alexis Daish is a highly skilled MC who connects effortlessly with diverse audiences, from government officials and industry experts to everyday Australians. Her live television background ensures she delivers with professionalism, warmth, and adaptability, bringing energy and a touch of humour to every event.MC & Event Host
An expert interviewer, Alexis excels at facilitating Q&A sessions and panels, keeping audiences engaged while ensuring events run smoothly. From sharing behind-the-scenes stories of major Australian events and Hollywood red carpets to seamlessly managing transitions, she guarantees a polished and captivating experience for any occasion.
Media Training/ Public Speaking Skills
Alexis is experienced in training corporates and government agencies in an array of skillsets covering both reactive and proactive aspects of dealing with the media. She customizes her training sessions according to what the organisation is seeking – using real-life examples to highlight all the tips and tricks of the industry and public speaking. Media Training/ Public Speaking Skills
Alexis can assist with:
Pitching stories to the media – how to sell your story to TV, Print and radio. Advice on what elements are needed to get stories over the line with each medium in a way that guarantees your organisation’s key messaging is included in coverage.
Speaking to the media – training spokespeople and communications professionals in how to respond to media inquiries, tackle interviews and stay on-message.
Public Speaking – How to improve your delivery and tone when public speaking in a corporate setting, strategies for going ‘off-script’ and becoming a natural and confident speaker at meetings or on-stage.
‘COME OUT ON TOP’
Alexis Daish’s journey in journalism and navigating a new identity will help you find the willpower and motivation to overcome unexpected challenges life throws your way. ‘COME OUT ON TOP’
Resilience & Mental Health: Alexis’ journey to finding resilience has been a bumpy and life-changing one. From experiencing years of pinch-me moments, unforgettable events and traumatic scenes as a journalist to becoming a new Mum, mental health has been at the forefront of her growth as a reporter, a wife and a mother. Having won multiple journalism awards and returning home to Australia after her posting as a Foreign Correspondent, Alexis Daish’s career was humming along and she couldn’t have been happier. But when Alexis had her first child, she was confronted with an all-consuming, life-changing and seemingly insurmountable obstacle. Alexis thought her wealth of experience sharing other peoples’ stories made her resilient. But it was her own story, which she never saw coming, that proved Lexi wrong.
Becoming a mother taught Alexis lessons no TV story could teach her. Alexis’ journey of navigating motherhood, a new identity and the pressures of juggling a career on national television reveals what it takes to get back on top after feeling like you’ve hit rock bottom. She can share the secret ingredients that got her confidence and contentment back and allowed her to discover true resilience to take on the mental load of motherhood alongside a fast-paced career.
Building Professional/Stakeholder Relationships: There are very few professions that require you to connect and build trust with such a multitude of different personalities as journalists are required to. Alexis’ success as a journalist is largely due to her ability to relate to a myriad of people from all different walks of life. The award-winning journalist can share her wisdom in identifying personality types and adapting approaches and communication styles accordingly to make people feel comfortable, loyal and trusting. Alexis can customize advice and approaches according to the audience involved.
Stories from Behind-The-Scenes: The catalyst of Alexis’ 15 year long career as a journalist was a chance meeting, which ultimately taught her a lifelong lesson. A little bit of luck doesn’t make the person, it’s what you do with that little bit of luck. This lesson has become the motto of Lexi’s TV Journalism career. From the frontline of riots in the United States, Donald Trump’s presidency, chasing fugitives across Canada to the Oscars in Hollywood, Alexis has seen and covered it all. She can share insights and personal experiences from behind the scenes of her colourful career covering stories around the world.
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Alexis presents with the perfect balance of candour and colour - taking you behind the scenes of news and the newsroom, providing insights, tips and tricks, and highlighting the importance of the people and the stories behind them. She is the consummate professional, who had the whole team wanting to be her BFF after the session.
Alexis Daish’s amazing depth of experience reporting on crime and police-related stories made her the perfect guest for the Victoria Police Reactive Media team panel discussion. Alexis was articulate and engaging and showed her great sense of humour when sharing her amazing stories and insights about chasing some of Victoria’s and the world’s most interesting news. Her fierce determination to tell the story, combined with the compassion she has for victims and those impacted by crime, really shone through, and kept the audience captivated. She knows the news business, but it was so impressive when she took the time to understand police requirements, showing her dedication to improving collaboration with our team. Alexis played a huge part in the success of our panel discussion!
I had the pleasure of working with Alexis Daish as our master of ceremonies for a fundraising event with an audience of over 200, and I can't recommend her highly enough. She was incredibly easy to work with, always responsive and accommodating to our needs. Alexis took the time to fully understand our brief and executed it flawlessly. Despite the challenging audience of hundreds, she commanded their attention with grace and professionalism, making our event truly memorable. Her ability to encourage audience participation and share personal anecdotes clearly makes a significant impact on fundraising events. Alexis shared personal anecdotes that truly resonated with the audience. She recounted a heartfelt story about herself from the previous year, which surmised the message that while we all function on the surface, you never know what is happening in the background, and life can be hard and challenging. This story highlighted the impact of mental health and inspired attendees to contribute more generously. The audience reacted very positively to Alexis's stories. There were moments of laughter and tears, which created a strong connection among attendees. The heartfelt nature of her anecdotes prompted increased engagement. Alexis is a dream to work with, and I would highly recommend Alexis to participate in any event, as the Master of Ceremonies, which is why we will be inviting her back to our event!
