Glen Scanlon to Head Digital Media at Radio New
Zealand
Radio New Zealand has announced the
appointment of Glen Scanlon to the recently created position
of head of digital media.
Glen is currently the editor of
stuff.co.nz, New Zealand's prominent news and information
website. His previous roles include a stint as a chief
reporter and assistant editor of the Waikato Times, and as a
duty editor at CNN.
In making the announcement Radio New
Zealand CEO, Paul Thompson, emphasised the importance of the
new role in the public broadcaster’s multi-platform
digital strategy.
"Glen will lead our digital media
strategy and ensure we provide high quality, trusted and
engaging news and information on our websites and apps and
through social media.
"He is a highly accomplished
journalist and editor with the right mix of leadership and
editorial skills that this new role demands. He has proven
experience in leading a team of digital journalists to
achieve high levels of audience growth and
engagement."
Glen Scanlon says, as an avid listener, he is
excited about the prospect of building on Radio New
Zealand's unique position, international reputation, and its
long history of telling great stories.
"I see so much
opportunity to help ensure those stories take on a life of
their own across every platform. I already have some ideas
and I am also looking forward to working with everyone at
Radio New Zealand to deliver our audiences high quality
multi-media journalism and programming. " Glen Scanlon is
expected to take up the new position in
October.
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