Seven names Christopher Dore editor-in-chief of WA Newspapers, The Nightly
Seven West Media WA has announced a number of senior editorial appointments, with Christopher Dore named editor-in-chief of West Australian Newspapers and The Nightly.
Dore had been acting editor-in-chief for the past three months. Current editor of The Nightly, Sarah-Jane Tasker, will become editor of West Australian Newspapers. She will continue as Editor of The Nightly until a successor has been appointed.
Christopher Dore.
“Chris is without doubt Australia’s most accomplished editor-in-chief with unrivalled experience in digital and print publishing, having worked across the country as a journalist and in many senior newsroom and executive roles, including as editor of The Courier-Mail, The Daily Telegraph and The Australian,” Seven West Media WA CEO, Maryna Fewster, said.
“He is universally recognised as a leader in our industry, and has an exceptional record for driving standout, groundbreaking journalism and producing incredible newspapers.
“Chris is also known for digital innovation and transformation, so it is exciting to have him join us at such an important time for the media generally, and for our business as we continue to evolve and forge a strong future.
“Sarah-Jane is a brilliant editor. She is a trailblazer, becoming the first female Editor of The West Australian, which is such a great achievement. She has done a magnificent job launching The Nightly, no easy task to build such an incredible product from scratch and has led the team to exceptional results in its first sixth months.”
In addition, Adrian Lowe has been appointed editor of The Sunday Times, while Jessica Page has been appointed as The West Australian’s new state political editor, coming over from a senior reporter role at 7NEWS Perth.
Natalie Wolfe
The Seven Network also announced the appointment of Natalie Wolfe to the role of Editor of 7NEWS.com.au, where she will work under Seven’s director of news and current affairs, Anthony De Ceglie.
Wolfe was deputy editor of The West Australian newspaper.
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