Valerie Augustine Budianto

Parliamentary Journalist (dpr Ri) at Media Televisi Indonesia, PT ( METRO TV )

Valerie Augustine Budianto is a talented news anchor and journalist with a robust background in media and legal policy. Currently serving as a News Anchor at Media Televisi Indonesia (Metro TV) since May 2022, Valerie rapidly progressed to host the national program "Metro Pagi Primetime" within a year. Previous experience includes roles as a Parliamentary Journalist and Government Journalist, where extensive legal and policy research was conducted, and critical connections established with key political sources. Valerie's career began with the Journalist Development Programme at Metro TV in 2022, after which roles included Legal Policy Advisor at Hukumonline.com and News Reporter at Narasi.tv. An award-winning Technology Journalist at detikcom, Valerie brings a strong educational foundation with a law degree from the University of Indonesia.

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Jakarta, Indonesia

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Media Televisi Indonesia, PT ( METRO TV )

PT. Media Televisi Indonesia was granted a broadcasting licence for Metro TV on October 25, 1999. It is a subsidiary of the Media Group, headed by Surya Paloh, the company's CEO/President, who was a wealth of experience in the local media industry and is the publisher of Indonesia's third largest national newspaper. Media Indonesia. From a start up work force of 280 employees the company now employs more than 1200 people, mostly in the newsroom and production areas. On November 25. 2000. Metro TV went on air for the first time in a trial series of broadcasts to seven cities. At first it was aired for only twelve hours a day until April 1, 2001, when 24 hour broadcasting began. Perhaps the greatest challenge for the company in the early stages was the need to build its infrastructure, facilities and team, all within the short time scale of nine months. Though this was hard work the experience gained was invaluable in forging a solid team of experienced professionals who had already been tested under challenging conditions. The company has ushered in a new wave of lifestyle and quality alternative entertainment programming to compliment its dominance in the news sector of the industry. It has pioneered new perspectives and unique one-of-a-kind programs while improving the way information is presented. Sophisticated and stylish productions from Metro TV have breathed new life into the industry. Even the most discerning viewers have a viewing choice second to none.