Simon Robinson has been appointed the ABC’s next director of news, becoming the first external hire to fill the position in decades.
Managing director Hugh Marks announced the appointment in an email to ABC staff today, saying, “Simon Robinson is one of the most experienced and respected newsroom leaders in global journalism.”
“His track record leading large, complex news operations and his deep commitment to fact‑based reporting make him an outstanding choice to lead the ABC’s News division,” Mr Marks said.
Currently based in London, Robinson is deputy to the editor-in-chief at news service Reuters. He has been with the organisation for 16 years, holding a number of senior roles.