Rob Raschke and Chris Willis out, replaced by Jason Morrison as Seven shakes up news
Channel Seven’s longstanding network director of news Rob Raschke is departing after 18 years in the role while its Sydney director of news Chris Willis is also departing the broadcaster after 24 years as part of an overhaul of operations there.
The major changes come on Craig McPherson the new director of news and public affairs at Seven’s first day, with Raschke’s future having been called into question after the appointment.
Seven has already announced a replacement for Willis with former Radio 2GB/2UE broadcaster Jason Morrison to head the Sydney newsrooms.
The overhaul comes as Seven tries to regain top spot in the 6pm news battle with fierce rivals Nine, with the network trailing nationally for most of this year.
