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Jake Garland steps up as Sports Editor at The Cairns Post

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Jake Garland has been promoted to sports editor at The Cairns Post.  Garland, who began his career at Seven West Media in 2021, joined The Cairns Post as a sports reporter before moving on to The Gold Coast Bulletin, where he served as both a sports reporter and an assistant sports editor. In a LinkedIn post, Garland expressed his excitement about taking "the next step" in his career, a sentiment echoed by Todd Balym, cricket and franchises sport editor at News Corp Australia, who congratulated Garland on his promotion. Jake Garland can be reached at jake.garland@news.com.au for more information.  

Middleton joins The Age as Melbourne Property Reporter

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Alexandra Middleton has transitioned to a new role as the Melbourne Property Reporter for The Age. Previously, Middleton served as a city reporter for the Herald Sun and Sunday Herald Sun. Middleton's journalism career began as an intern at ABC Radio, where she later became a multimedia/digital project contributor. She has contributed to The Age in the past and has held journalism roles at Urban List and Nine. Additionally, Middleton has experience as a guest liaison at Sky News. In her previous role at the Herald Sun, Middleton worked as a cadet journalist, covering state politics, lifestyle, general news, and breaking news. Middleton can be reached at amiddleton@nine.com.au with relevant news and pitches.   

NZ Herald names Chelsea Daniels as host of popular daily news podcast

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New Zealand Media and Entertainment (NZME) has announced the appointment of Chelsea Daniels as the new host and producer of 'The Front Page,' one of New Zealand's leading daily news podcasts. 'The Front Page,' the New Zealand Herald’s daily news podcast, offers insightful analysis of the most significant news stories each weekday. With Chelsea, a former news director at Newstalk ZB at the helm, the podcast aims to continue delivering leading news stories, in-depth interviews, and a deeper look into societal issues for its listeners. Murray Kirkness, NZME Chief Content Officer, praised Chelsea's appointment, highlighting her professional delivery and adept handling of diverse subjects. "The Front Page has established itself as one of New Zealand's leading news podcasts, and Chelsea will do a fantastic job as its new host. Her appointment marks a new era for the podcast as we continue to strengthen our position as a leading source of news in New Zealand." Sam Collins, iHeartRadio C

Paramount elevates Beverley McGarvey as President of Network 10

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Paramount Global has elevated Beverley McGarvey from Executive Vice President & Chief Content Officer to President of Network 10, Head of Streaming, and Regional Lead for Australia and New Zealand. She will report to Pam Kaufman, President & CEO of International Markets, Global Consumer Products and Experiences. In her expanded position, McGarvey will oversee both the commercial and creative aspects of Paramount's multi-platform business in Australia. This includes leadership of Network 10 and its brands, such as 10 Play, as well as responsibility for all original content production in Australia in alignment with Paramount's global studio organisation. Additionally, McGarvey will continue to lead Paramount+ in Australia, reporting to Marco Nobili, EVP and International General Manager of Paramount+. Pam Kaufman praised McGarvey's track record of driving creative and commercial success, stating that her leadership will help maintain Paramount's strong position in Australia. "

Rolling Stone AU/NZ welcomes James Jennings as print editor

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Rolling Stone AU/NZ has appointed James Jennings, a seasoned music and entertainment journalist, as its new editor, MediaWeek reported. With over two decades of experience writing for the previous incarnation of Rolling Stone, NME, The Walt Disney Company, Foxtel, StarWars.com.au, SBS, and Bauer Media Group, Jennings brings a wealth of expertise to the role. He has also served as the editor of Empire magazine and contributed to publications such as The Sydney Morning Herald and The Brag Media among others. Jennings called it a "dream come true" to work with a passionate team at Rolling Stone and looks forward to shaping the future of the organisation in AU/NZ. "To work with a crew of fellow passionate music lovers who are committed to honouring Rolling Stone’s rich history, while still pushing the title forward, is a dream come true, and I'm incredibly excited about it." The announcement coincides with the release of the magazine's March-May issue, featuring Australian comedi

Olga Scorer departs Are Media to pursue freelance opportunities

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Olga Scorer has recently transitioned from her position as Digital Content Producer at Are Media to pursue freelance opportunities. With a background that includes working across BEAUTY/crew, beautyheaven, WHO, New Idea, and Now to Love, she holds a wealth of experience in content production and journalism. During her time at Are Media, Olga served as a Content Producer and a Digital Content Producer for over a year, contributing her skills and expertise to various projects within the company. Her career journey also includes stints as a Media Strategy Intern at Art Thinking Australia and an Editorial Intern at HUNTERhunter and Gritty Pretty. For those interested in working with Olga on freelance projects, she can be reached at olga_scorer@outlook.com.  

Victoria Young elevated as Editor of BusinessDesk

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BusinessDesk, New Zealand's premier business news website, has announced the appointment of Victoria Young as its new Editor. She will succeed Pattrick Smellie, who will transition into the role of Founding Editor, focusing on writing and news-breaking endeavours. With a distinguished career spanning New Zealand, Singapore, and London, Young joined BusinessDesk in 2019 as a senior reporter, later assuming the role of investigations editor in 2022. Murray Kirkness, NZME Chief Content Officer, praised Young's journalistic prowess and noted she would be instrumental in advancing the firm’s goals. “Victoria is an extremely capable, talented journalist, and has already demonstrated excellent leadership skills in her current role at BusinessDesk. Her reporting experience, organisational and personal skill aligns perfectly with our goals to further build on Business Desk’s success and growth.” Kirkness also commended Smellie for his significant role in guiding BusinessDesk's jour

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