New state appointments up at Hit Network
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 17th September 2020 at 3:16pm
Southern Cross Austereo has set up a raft of programming changes for the Hit Network, including new producers and workday hosts for the statewide shows.
On the producer front, Queensland’s Cliffo and Gabi show will be under the aegis of Carley Whittington. In Victoria, Riley-Rose Harper will work on Tim and Jess’ breakfast show. Ex-HIT Squad member Jorgia Pisani is producing the WA breakfast with Allan and Michelle while Matt Lucas stays on at NSW’s Gawndy and Maz.
Hit’s Community Division stations will have their own workday hosts for the 9AM-12 noon block.
They are: Tyson Witham (Albury), Mark Littler (Atherton/Cairns), Michael Billings (Bendigo), Ben Stevenson (Coffs Harbour), Ryan Bebbington (Emerald/Rockhampton), Dane McGuirk (Griffith/Wagga), Emily Crawford (Kingaroy/Roma), Joel Dixon (Mackay), Cameron Hilder (Mareeba/Mt Isa), Jason Coombes (Maryborough), Pat Silcox (Mildura), Carly Porch (Orange), James Preston (Port Macquarie), Josiah Shala (Shepparton), Nik Stuart (Toowoomba), and Mark ‘Chooky’ Edwards (Townsville).
Hit Mt Gambier breakfast hosts Mitchell Tinley and Michael Ross are heading back to WA for Triple M’s remote breakfast show in Bunbury.
“These appointments will further assist in providing support for our new state breakfast shows and reaffirm our commitment to delivering live and locally-based workday shows across the Hit Community division,” said Hit assistant head Adrian Brine.
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Schofield kicks off Hit 92.9 breakfast
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Wednesday, 28th October 2020 at 4:43pm
Will Schofield is entering the breakfast booth at Hit 92.9, on 1 November.
Radio Today reported that the former West Coast Eagles AFL player agreed to go on the air alongside Juelz Jarry and Pete Curulli, as their current partner, Xavier Ellis, is out on two weeks’ paternity leave.
Schofield, who has been working with Hit since 2017, said going on the breakfast circuit was okay since he’s leaving the footy oval for good.
“I retired from the AFL this year. I’ve been waiting on the bench for a spot on radio. I’m coming off the bench. And just like my AFL career, I’ll be dropped in about two weeks. Xav’s shoes are big ones to fill – even bigger than the grooves in his chair,” said Schofield.
De Brito prepares exit
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Wednesday, 28th October 2020 at 3:49pm
Kate de Brito is leaving the News.com.au editor-in-chief post at the end of the year.
News Corp Australasia executive chairman Michael Miller said De Brito is making way for new leadership after a nearly five-year run at the top. She succeeded Daniel Sankey back in 2016.
“Under Kate’s leadership, news.com.au has grown into a fast-moving, driving force in the Australian news landscape. I thank and congratulate Kate on her contribution and the news.com.au team for their extraordinary energy and focus,” said Miller.
In addition to leaving the top role at News.com.au, De Brito will also vacate a similar seat at Kidspot, with editor Mel Wilson at the helm.
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Rieger to lead 4BC news
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at 12:30pm
Chris Rieger has signed up as 4BC’s new news director, reported Radiotoday.
His appointment came after two months of newsreading on Breakfast with Neil Breen.
Rieger’s experience in radio includes stints with, among others, 4KQ, KRock, and The River.
“I love being back in Brisbane and doing what I love again, but most importantly, I work with some really cool people, some who I’ve known for years from other radio stations and my last stint here at Magic882 (4BH),” said Rieger.
Stephenson returns to work
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Tuesday, 27th October 2020 at 11:54am
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The interim person on the post, Kelly Baker, is staying on as a contributor.
Follow Stephenson on Twitter @Ali_Stephenson.
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