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What did Mark Mooney say he plans to focus on as News Director?
Mooney said he intends to develop 7NEWS’ digital offerings while continuing to refine its broadcast news service for South Australians. He described informing people in the state as a personal passion and said he was looking forward to leading the newsroom.
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June 3, 2024 -- The Seven Network today announced the appointment of Mark Mooney as 7NEWS Adelaide News Director.
Mr Mooney was previously Deputy News Director of 7NEWS Adelaide and will report to Seven Network Director of News and Current Affairs and Seven West Media Editor-inChief, Anthony De Ceglie. He succeeds Chris Salter, who was appointed Director of News in Seven Melbourne last month.
An award-winning journalist who joined the 7NEWS Adelaide team in 2008, Mr Mooney has been Deputy News Director since 2021. He has played a key role in the success of 7NEWS Adelaide, which been the city’s #1 evening news bulletin for 13 years.
Mr De Ceglie said: “Mark has been a brilliant deputy on the back of a storied career as a journalist and I am very excited that he now has the chance to lead the South Australian team in his own right.
“I can’t wait to see what his tenure brings as 7NEWS continues to dominate the ratings and grow its digital offerings with bold new direction across our senior leadership team in Australia.”
Mr Mooney said: “I’ve loved being part of the talented, hard-working 7NEWS Adelaide team for the past 16 years and I’m so excited to take on the role of News Director. Keeping South Australians informed is a passion of mine and it’ll be a privilege to lead our brilliant newsroom.
“I can’t wait to get to work ramping up 7NEWS’ digital offerings, while continuing to hone our broadcast news service for the people of South Australia.”
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About the Seven Network
The Seven Network is part of Seven West Media (ASX: SWM), one of Australia’s most prominent media companies, with a market-leading presence in content production across broadcast television, publishing and digital. The Seven Network alone reaches about 17 million people a month.
The company owns some of Australia’s most renowned media businesses, including the Seven Network and its affiliate channels 7two, 7mate, 7flix and 7Bravo; the digital platform 7plus; 7NEWS.com.au; The West Australian; The Sunday Times; and The Nightly. The Seven Network is home to Australia’s most loved news, sport and entertainment programming, including 7NEWS, 7NEWS Spotlight, Sunrise, The Morning Show, The Voice, Home and Away, Australian Idol, My Kitchen Rules, SAS Australia, Farmer Wants A Wife, The Chase Australia, Better Homes and Gardens, RFDS, The 1% Club and the TV WEEK Logie Awards. Seven Network is also the broadcast partner of the AFL, Cricket Australia and Supercars.
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At a glance
- Company
- Seven Network
- Announcement
- Executive
- Location
- Adelaide
Key figures
- Year Mooney joined 7NEWS Adelaide
- 2008
- Year Mooney became Deputy News Director
- 2021
- Years the Adelaide evening bulletin has held the city’s top position, according to Seven
- 13 years
- Network monthly audience, according to Seven
- about 17 million
People
- Mark Mooney7NEWS Adelaide News Director
- Anthony De CeglieSeven Network Director of News and Current Affairs and Seven West Media Editor-in-Chief
- Chris SalterFormer 7NEWS Adelaide News Director; appointed Director of News in Seven Melbourne
