Jessica Turner is a news reporter on
Network 10. She recently became health
reporter, and also launched a new blog.
How long have you been a reporter for Ten News?
What have been some of the highlights of your
time working there?
I've been with Ten for 5 years, although it feels like a
lot longer because the team really has become like my
family, especially with my real family living up in
Queensland. Career highlights for me are always
about the amazing people I'm fortunate enough to
meet. Former New York Mayor, Rudy Giuliani made
such an impression. Of course he did such amazing
work, transforming the city, but he also has a
wonderful presence and a real twinkle in his eye.
You recently became the health reporter on Ten
News – has it been a challenge for you to take on
this new role?
More generally the people I meet covering my health
I'm thrilled to take on health reporting. I go to work
stories are the most inspiring for me. Those facing the
each day and meet incredible people, from the brave
most frightening struggles, with big hearts and
patients sharing their stories to the doctors saving
dignity, can put a tear in my eye and renew
their lives in some cases. Having a specialty as a
perspective.
journalist really allows me to build relationships in
the health industry, and that's when you get the
Have any of the stories you have covered had a
scoops!
special impact for you personally?
The first ever murder I reported on was very tough.
Who is the person you would most like to
The victim was my age at the time, 21 and I was
interview if you could?
living in Rockhampton reporting for WIN Television.
We worked with police and the man responsible is
now in jail. Those stories are hard, but satisfying.
I would love sit down in Oprah's lounge room with a
cuppa and have a chat. I'm allowed to dream aren't I?