Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director
Summary
Simon Robinson from Reuters is expected to become the new news director of ABC, replacing Justin Stevens who resigned after four years. Robinson has extensive experience in journalism and newsroom leadership, while Stevens cited personal and professional reasons for leaving.Key Facts
- Justin Stevens resigned as ABC news director after four years on the job.
- Stevens was responsible for 2,000 journalists across Australia.
- ABC managing director Hugh Marks said Stevens wanted to pursue other careers.
- Simon Robinson, a Reuters executive, is expected to take over as ABC news director.
- Robinson has worked at Reuters for 16 years and helps lead a newsroom of 2,600 people.
- Robinson has experience as a correspondent, editor, and newsroom leader.
- Stevens worked at ABC for 19 years and helped make ABC News a top digital news source.
- Stevens mentioned the complexity and high public expectations of ABC News in his farewell to staff.
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