Audrey Asistio: Event Emcee
Audrey Asistio is an award-winning NBC Bay Area news anchor and speaker who brings powerful storytelling, media insight, and real-world reporting experience to audiences seeking authenticity and clarity.
Quick Facts:
- NBC Bay Area weekday anchor with extensive live reporting experience.
- Former anchor for NBC10 Boston, covering national protests and global Olympic events.
- Seasoned journalist across multiple West Coast markets.
- Expert in storytelling, crisis reporting, and media literacy.
Formats:
- Event Host, fireside chat, moderated Q&A, media masterclass, panel moderator
Audiences:
- Corporate conferences, women’s leadership events, media and communication summits, universities, diversity and inclusion programs, community organizations, and professional associations.
Outcomes:
- A polished, professional, and engaging event experience guided by a seasoned broadcast journalist.
- Seamless moderation that keeps conversations focused, meaningful, and aligned with event goals.
- Confident, inclusive hosting that elevates speakers, supports audience connection, and maintains smooth program flow.
- Travels from: San Jose, CA
- **US Fee range: On Request
Talent Services
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Event Emcee
Audrey Asistio is a seasoned event emcee known for her vibrant energy, seamless event coordination, and engaging stage presence. With her background as a broadcast journalist and television host, Audrey brings a unique ability to connect with diverse audiences and keep events running smoothly.
As an emcee, she is skilled in keeping the momentum of the event on track, introducing speakers with flair, and ensuring that attendees remain engaged throughout. Audrey’s professionalism, paired with her charismatic delivery, makes her the ideal choice for corporate functions, awards ceremonies, conferences, and large-scale events.
Facilitation
As a facilitator, Audrey excels in guiding productive discussions, ensuring that all voices are heard, and keeping conversations focused on key objectives. Her experience in journalism equips her with the ability to ask insightful questions, manage diverse viewpoints, and create a balanced dialogue.
Whether leading panel discussions, moderating roundtables, or facilitating workshops, Audrey’s calm and composed approach ensures that every session achieves its goals while remaining engaging and interactive. Her adaptability and in-depth preparation make her a reliable and trusted facilitator across various industries.
Talent Short Bio
Audrey Asistio is a respected broadcast journalist and NBC Bay Area news anchor known for her sharp reporting, compassionate storytelling, and ability to bring national and global events into meaningful context for viewers. Currently anchoring NBC Bay Area News at 4:30, Audrey joined the station in 2021 after serving as a lead anchor for NBC10 Boston, where she covered major breaking news and cultural stories across New England.
During her tenure with NBC10 Boston, Audrey field-anchored live during the nationwide protests following the killing of George Floyd and provided in-depth reporting that balanced accuracy with empathy. She also covered the Winter Olympics in PyeongChang and the Summer Olympics in Tokyo, bringing forward inspiring human-interest and cultural stories that showcased her talent for narrative depth.
Her career spans multiple newsrooms across the West Coast, including KOVR in Sacramento, KSEE in Fresno, KHSL in Chico, and KIMA in Yakima. A Bay Area native, she is a graduate of San Francisco State University’s Radio and Television program and is deeply committed to community-focused journalism.
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