Tracey Magee

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Tracey Magee
Born27 March 1969 (age 55)
Occupation Journalist
Known for UTV
Notable workDeputy Political Editor, UTV (2016-2021)
Title Political Editor, UTV Live (2021-present)

Tracey Magee (born March 1969 in Belfast, Northern Ireland) [1] is a Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist. She was Deputy Political Editor at UTV from 2016 to 2021. She succeeded Ken Reid as Political Editor in 2021.

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Broadcasting career

Magee joined UTV in April 1997. She became Deputy Political Editor in 2016, she stepped down from the role in 2021 to succeed Ken Reid as Political Editor. As well as reporting, she has also presented news bulletins and feature programmes on UTV. [2]

Personal life

Magee and her partner opened a bistro in Belfast in 2007. [3]

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References

  1. WebArchive.org: Tracey Magee's profile on u.tv; captured 11 July 2002, accessed 9 April 2009
  2. WebArchive.org: Tracey Magee's profile on u.tv; captured 11 July 2002, accessed 9 April 2009
  3. News Letter: "Lights, camera, action"; dated 30 October 2007, accessed 16 June 2008