Marc Mallett

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Marc Mallett (b. Belfast [1] ) is a Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist. He is a newsreader and reporter at UTV, [2] and the Northern Ireland correspondent for ITV News.

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Broadcasting career

Mallett began his broadcasting career on the hospital radio station at the Royal Victoria Hospital, Belfast. He went on to work for Belfast CityBeat for ten years, [1] initially as a volunteer and eventually becoming News Editor at the station. [1]

During his time at UTV, Mallett contributed to Late and Live [1] and The Seven Thirty Show. [3] He was previously a continuity announcer [4] and also presented in-vision weather forecasts for the station. [5]

In 2007, Mallett was the recipient of the Radio News Broadcaster of the Year at the CIPR Press and Broadcast Awards. [6] He received a finalist's certificate in the category of Best News Anchor/Reporter (Local) at the New York Festivals Radio Broadcasting Awards, where Belfast Tonight also received a Bronze World Medal in the category of Best News Magazine. [7]

Personal life

Mallett attended Campbell College, Belfast, and later studied at Belfast Metropolitan College. [8]

Mallett has conducted charity work with Cinemagic [9] and the Alzheimer's Society. [8] He lives in Belfast.

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