The BBC’s Steve Carson to become director of video while Newstalk’s Patricia Monahan will be director of audio
RTÉ makes two appointments to leadership team as part of new strategic planBakhurst said Carson’s appointment will see him “craft and execute a comprehensive editorial strategy” across all of RTÉ's television stations and RTÉ Player.
On his appointment, Carson said he looks forward to working alongside world class creative talent in Ireland “as we focus on delivering the ambitious New Direction strategy.”RTÉ also announced the appointment of Newstalk managing editor Patricia Monahan who will join the organisation’s leadership team as director of audio.
“Ground-breaking public service audio production and distribution is a cornerstone of RTÉ's new strategic direction, and Patricia’s proven leadership experience and track record in leading creative teams, her editorial experience and her unique ability to interpret audience insights, will make her an invaluable addition to our exceptionally strong Leadership Team,” Bakhurst said.
“I look forward to joining RTÉ in this exciting new role and as it embarks on its ambitious new strategy of which audio is such a critical part,” she said.The appointments come as funding of €20 million has been released to the organisation following the launch of its new strategic plan.Alongside cutting 400 jobs over the next five years, the organisation plans to move the production of Fair City and the Late Late Show from its Montrose base in Dublin.
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