Marc Mallett (b. Belfast[1]) is a Northern Irish broadcaster and journalist. He is presently a newsreader and reporter at UTV.[2] .
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,[3] initially as a volunteer and eventually becoming News Editor at the station.[4]
During his time at UTV, Mallett contributed to Late and Live[5] and The Seven Thirty Show.[6] He was previously a continuity announcer [7] and also presented in-vision weather forecasts for the station.[8]
In 2007, Mallett was the recipient of the Radio News Broadcaster of the Year at the CIPR Press and Broadcast Awards.[9] 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.[10]
Mallett attended Cabin Hill Primary School and Campbell College, Belfast, and later studied at Belfast Metropolitan College.[11]
Mallett has conducted charity work with Cinemagic[12] and the Alzheimer's Society.[13] He lives in Belfast.[14]