On The Dial: K&J’s new studio in the X; Nova Ent programming changes; iHeartRadio launches new station
K&J’s new studio in the X
Kyle and Jackie O have used their swish new studio in Sydney’s Kings Cross for the first time this morning.
ARN partnered with The X Studioback inOctobersaying:“ARN are excited to be partnering with The X Studio, it’s fantastic that this new entertainment hub is opening right in the heart of Sydney.”
The studio offers full listener multi-media interaction with K&J and the team putting it all too good use this morning.
Nova Entertainment Promotions x 3
Paul Jacksonfrom Nova Entertainment has announced a couple of key programming changes and promotions within the group.
A newGroup Programming Operations Directorposition has been created. The position will cover off network output, talent development and strategic partnerships.
Brendon Taylorfrom Sydney has got the gig. Brendan was the Nova 969 Sydney PD.
Paul Jackson has said,“I’m delighted that Brendan Taylor is taking on this new role. He’s the perfect candidate and having done such a great job in Sydney thoroughly deserves the promotion.”
Replacing Brendan as Nova 96.9 Programme Director isShaun Heron. Shaun (right) is currently Nova 969’s Integration and Marketing Director
And the third promotion isCarlie Millican. Carlie has secured Shaun’s position of Nova 969 Integration and Marketing Director. Carlie has been with Nova Entertainment for nineyears working alongside Shaun Heron.
“We are fortunate to have as much great talent off air at NOVA Entertainment as we do on air. Brendan has done a terrific job as Nova 96.9 Program Director and has made a great contribution to the station’s success. He thoroughly deserves his promotion into Operations. Likewise, Shaun lives and breathes Nova. He has played a key role across Integration and Marketing, working closely with our programming team, and is ready to take the next step into programming. I’m also delighted that Carlie is moving into Shaun’s role, providing NOVA Entertainment with both consistency and stability for 2015,”said Paul Jackson.
The restructure has occurred with the recent departure of Mike Cass, who was Assistant Group CD for NE and also Nova 100 PD.
ARN’s iHeartRadio has launched a new station
Partnering with Unsigned Bands Australia, an organisation that provides a free platform for artists and bands to showcase and promote their music, videos, photos, and gigs, the new iHeartRadio station, Unsigned Bands, will give these up and coming artists the chance to have their music heard by an even wider audience.
Of the new station, ARN’s CEO Ciaran Davis said,“A strong and vibrant Australian music industry is important to ARN, and developing talent that is competitive on the world stage needs to start at the grass roots level. I’m excited that iHeartRadio is a platform to give unsigned bands and artists the opportunity to have their music heard by an audience that could be anywhere in the world.”
Paul Murray out of the picture?
We already know they have one man sorted for the new Triple M drive offering in 2015, Merrick Watts.
When we spoke to Triple M Network Group CD, Mike Fitzpatrick and we asked where and when they were “announcing the Journalistic newsy type person” to join Merrick he told us:
“Imminent. Journalist/newsy but also with a sense of humour. The ability to take the piss, understand we are not hiring Hugh Riminton.”
He was right it wasn’t Hugh, but speculation ever since has been thatPaul Murraywas the man tipped to take the seat next to Merrick. But that doesn’t look it will get off the ground either.
It has been reported that Sky News Australia will not allow Paul to break an exclusivity clause in his contract to take on the additional full-time radio gig.
Right now Paul Murray Live on Sky News is pushed around the country at 9pm from Sunday to Thursday.
So what now for Triple M?
JOBS
NZME has a vacancy for an Assistant Content Director for The Hits Auckland.
Nova Entertainment has a vacancy for a Direct Client Executive in Sydney.
SCA has a vacancy for a General Manager for their Albany stations.
SCA are looking for a Video Producer based in Melbourne.
ARN has a vacancy for a Drive Image Producer based in Melbourne.
102.9 Hot Tomato on the Gold Coast has a vacancy for a Breakfast Show Executive Producer on a Maternity Leave Contract.
NZME has a vacancy for a Head of Digital Media based in Auckland.
96Five has a vacancy for a Journalist based in Brisbane.
The Hits 90.1 in Wellington has a vacancy for a Local Afternoon Announcer.
ARN has a vacancy for a Digital Content Manager based in Melbourne.
AFTRS are looking to appoint a Radio Lecturer working at Moore Park in Sydney.
2GB has a vacancy for a Senior Network Support Engineer.
2GB has a vacancy for a Broadcast Technician.
SCA has a vacancy for a Commercial Scheduler based in Sydney.
Wave FM in Wollongong has a vacancy for a Radio Journalist.
Fairfax Radio Network has a vacancy for a News Director for 4BC and Magic 882 in Brisbane. Sunshine Coast Hot 91.1 and Zinc 96.1 has a vacancy for a Content Director/ Announcer.
Stagetec Media Group are looking for Casual Engineers based in Sydney.
Stagetec Media Group has a vacancy for a Level 1 Support Engineer based in Sydney.
Fairfax Radio Network has a vacancy for a Senior Journalist based in Brisbane.
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