Dave Kirwan
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Dave Kirwan is an Australian television and radio host who works as a presenter on The Weather Channel.. He was also formerly the only Australian radio announcer in New York City
, the number one media market in the USA, being a DJ on CBS
owned FM radio station 923-KROCK
His twelve year media career has spanned across television, radio and voice overs.
Snowy Mountains station Snow FM. He presented a night-time nationally broadcast program for Broadcast Operations Group
in 2001 before returning to Sea FM. In 2000 he was a finalist in the Rawards in the Best Program Director
category.
In 2007 he commenced work with 92.3 K-ROCK in New York City presenting weekday shifts before moving to weekends.
Kirwan was a reporter with the channel for five years before landing a presenting role hosting the popular Weekend View program.
From 2001-2004, Kirwan was the snow and surf reporter for Today
on the Nine Network
. He filled in for Steve Jacob's weather segments during the summer of 2005. He also made Australian television history by giving away one million dollars live on air during the program.
Other networks Kirwan has reported for include Fox Sports, FUEL TV
, TV1
, Sky News
and MTV
.
He was a reporter with NBC's national WeatherPlus network based out of New York City and weather anchor for satirical website The Onion
.
In October 2009, Kirwan returned to The Weather Channel and continues with his job as a presenter of the Weekend team.
and former promo voice for MTV
.
Kirwan was chosen as the voice for HBO's Summer Heights High
, which was an Australian series aired in the USA.
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
, the number one media market in the USA, being a DJ on CBS
CBS
CBS Broadcasting Inc. is a major US commercial broadcasting television network, which started as a radio network. The name is derived from the initials of the network's former name, Columbia Broadcasting System. The network is sometimes referred to as the "Eye Network" in reference to the shape of...
owned FM radio station 923-KROCK
His twelve year media career has spanned across television, radio and voice overs.
Radio
Kirwan started his career at Sydney radio station Sea FM in 1998 before moving to the New South WalesNew South Wales
New South Wales is a state of :Australia, located in the east of the country. It is bordered by Queensland, Victoria and South Australia to the north, south and west respectively. To the east, the state is bordered by the Tasman Sea, which forms part of the Pacific Ocean. New South Wales...
Snowy Mountains station Snow FM. He presented a night-time nationally broadcast program for Broadcast Operations Group
Broadcast Operations Group
Owned by Bill Caralis, Broadcast Operations Group operates a number of radio stations in northern New South Wales & southern Queensland, Australia. These are collectively known as the "Super Radio Network"...
in 2001 before returning to Sea FM. In 2000 he was a finalist in the Rawards in the Best Program Director
Program director
In service industries, such as education, a program director or programme director researches, plans, develops and implements one or more of the firm's professional services...
category.
In 2007 he commenced work with 92.3 K-ROCK in New York City presenting weekday shifts before moving to weekends.
Television
In August 2007, Kirwan was the weekend presenter on The Weather Channel.Kirwan was a reporter with the channel for five years before landing a presenting role hosting the popular Weekend View program.
From 2001-2004, Kirwan was the snow and surf reporter for Today
Today (Australian TV program)
Today and Weekend Today are Australian breakfast television programmes, the show is often referred to as The Today Show. The show has been broadcast live by the Nine Network each morning since 1982...
on the Nine Network
Nine Network
The Nine Network , is an Australian television network with headquarters based in Willoughby, a suburb located on the North Shore of Sydney. For 50 years since television's inception in Australia, between 1956 and 2006, it was the most watched television network in Australia...
. He filled in for Steve Jacob's weather segments during the summer of 2005. He also made Australian television history by giving away one million dollars live on air during the program.
Other networks Kirwan has reported for include Fox Sports, FUEL TV
Fuel TV
Fuel TV is a U.S. cable and satellite specialty channel that launched on July 1, 2003. It focuses on the cultures of such extreme sports as skateboarding, snowboarding, wakeboarding, motocross, surfing, BMX and FMX. It is a unit of Fox Cable Networks and is currently available to 26-million...
, TV1
TV1 (Australia)
TV1 is an Australian cable and satellite channel available on Foxtel, Austar and Optus Television's subscription platforms.-History:TV1 launched as part of the original Galaxy lineup. The channel is jointly owned by Sony International Television, Universal Studios and Paramount. The channel shows...
, Sky News
Sky News Australia
Sky News Australia is an Australian 24 hour cable and satellite news channel available in 2.5 million homes on Foxtel, Austar, Optus Television and Neighbourhood Cable subscription platforms....
and MTV
MTV Australia
MTV Australia is 24 hour general entertainment channel specialising in music and youth culture programming which serves Australia and New Zealand. It is operated by Viacom International Media Networks Australia owned by Viacom and primarily features imported shows as well as locally produced...
.
He was a reporter with NBC's national WeatherPlus network based out of New York City and weather anchor for satirical website The Onion
The Onion
The Onion is an American news satire organization. It is an entertainment newspaper and a website featuring satirical articles reporting on international, national, and local news, in addition to a non-satirical entertainment section known as The A.V. Club...
.
In October 2009, Kirwan returned to The Weather Channel and continues with his job as a presenter of the Weekend team.
Voice Overs
Kirwan is a voice over artist being the promo voice of NickelodeonNickelodeon Australia
Nickelodeon is the Australian counterpart of the Nickelodeon network in the United States. It is operated by a joint venture of XYZnetworks and MTV Networks Australia.-History:...
and former promo voice for MTV
MTV Australia
MTV Australia is 24 hour general entertainment channel specialising in music and youth culture programming which serves Australia and New Zealand. It is operated by Viacom International Media Networks Australia owned by Viacom and primarily features imported shows as well as locally produced...
.
Kirwan was chosen as the voice for HBO's Summer Heights High
Summer Heights High
Summer Heights High is a Logie Award-winning Australian television mockumentary series written by and starring Chris Lilley. It is a parody of high-school life epitomised by its three protagonists: effeminate and megalomaniacal "Director of Performing Arts" Mr G; self-absorbed, privileged teenager...
, which was an Australian series aired in the USA.