Herald Sun editor Simon Pristel exits
Simon Pristel, the editor of Melbourne based News Limited tabloid Herald Sun, has resigned after four years editing the paper.
Pristel, who started out his career at News Limited as a copy boy, has since overseen the digital integration of the Herald Sun’s newsroom, launch of the digital paywall, iPad app and mobile site.
In a statement from News Limited, CEO Kim Williams thanked Pristel for his “significant contribution” over 23 years with the company.
Williams said: “Simon has contributed significantly to our company over many years. He is a strong editor and journalist who really contributed to ensuring that the Herald Sun is the most widely read newspaper in Australia with a great digital offering.”
“Pursuing fresh opportunities” could not happen to a more deserving bloke. Any other media organisations needing an editor specialising in celeb gossip, baby pictures and kitten snaps and wanting to depress circulation by 60,000 in three years should contact centrelink.
Actually, Pristel would be perfect for the Sun-Herald. They’ve already stuffed their circulation, so Simon can finish the job.
Have not used the Sun since the paywall went up.