RNZ snatches disgruntled Maori TV exec Carol Hirschfeld
Radio New Zealand has taken advantage of management reshuffles at Maori TV
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Radio New Zealand has taken advantage of management reshuffles at Maori TV and snatched Carol Hirschfeld to become its head of content.
Maori TV chief executive Paora Maxwell proposed a restructure of the taxpayer-funded TV station earlier this month, in which Ms Hirschfeld and fellow executive Julian Wilcox were demoted.
The changes occurred despite Mr Maxwell saying he was not looking at making “radical” changes after he assumed the role in March.
Meanwhile, Radio New Zealand networks presentation manager John Howson has been apponited to head of radio.
In a statement, Radio New Zealand says the new appointments complete the reorganisation of its senior management following the appointment of Stuff website editor, Glen Scanlon to head of digital media.
Ms Hirschfeld will be responsible for news, drama, music, spoken features and Radio New Zealand International.
Coming full circle, Ms Hirschfeld’s first job as a cadet reporter was at Radio New Zealand.
Radio New Zealand chief executive Paul Thompson says the new roles emphasise the radio station’s strategy to deliver high quality journalism and programming across multiple digital platforms.
“I am delighted to announce the two appointments. Both are very experienced broadcasters. Carol is a respected media executive with a proven track record of success in managing stories, developing programmes and leading staff, while John is an effective leader with a deep knowledge of Radio New Zealand and he has a clear vision of what he wants to achieve over the next two years.“
Ms Hirschfeld will start on November 24.
Campbell Gibson
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
Tue, 30 Sep 2014
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