One of the ABC’s most senior editorial figures is stepping down.
Director of News Justin Stevens, who has led the ABC’s news vision since 2022, has announced his resignation after nearly two decades total at the national broadcaster. Announced internally on Tuesday, his departure marks the end of a long tenure across some of the broadcaster’s most senior editorial roles.
Stevens joined the ABC in 2007 and held a number of senior editorial positions across television news and current affairs before being appointed Director of News.
During his time at the broadcaster, he oversaw major news operations and coverage across federal elections, bushfires, the COVID-19 pandemic and international reporting.
Mr Stevens said in a statement released today that his four years as director of news “have been incredibly tough but immensely rewarding”.
“Having said that, for reasons both professional and personal, now is the right time for me to move on and for someone else to take over the helm of the best news team in the country,” he said.
ABC managing director Hugh Marks thanked Mr Stevens for his “incredible commitment to the ABC” and said he had “worked to achieve outstanding results”.
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“Justin has achieved this through a period of significant change and challenges across the media landscape, both internationally and in Australia,” Mr Marks said in a statement.
“I am grateful to have seen the strength of Justin’s editorial instincts and to have observed his commitment to the ABC and audiences. I wish him every success in the future.”
From Mediaweek