ARN adds national operations manager via internal promotion
May 7, 2021 10:22
Australian Radio Network (ARN) has announced two promotions, with Richie Wright moving into the newly created role of national content operations manager, and Jeff Burzacott taking up the role of content director, Adelaide.
In the new role, Wright will work closely with ARN’s chief content officer Duncan Campbell and content directors around the country to carry out the company’s audio content strategy for listener and commercial content across all of ARN’s radio, music and podcast platforms.
Burzacott takes the role of content director in Adelaide from Wright, who was appointed into the position in October 2020. The role was previously held by Barry Keohane, who left to join Grant Broadcasters as regional content director across Victoria and South Australia.
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ARN restructure sees Richie Wright take on national content role & Jeff Burzacott elevated in Adelaide
Pictured: Jeff Burzacott (left) and Richie Wright
There’s been more change at the Australian Radio Network’s (ARN) Adelaide operation, with content director Richie Wright switching to a national role.
Now, just over six months later, he will move into a newly created national role, as national content operations manager. He will still be based in Adelaide, but will work with chief content officer Duncan Campbell, as well as ARN’s content director across the country.
He will be charged with executing the overarching audio content strategy for listener and commercial content across ARN’s radio, podcast and music platforms.