Mason stands down from ABC
By Jonas Lopez in Media News on Thursday, 18th October 2018 at 4:16pmMichael Mason has ended his time with ABC as its regional and local content director.
The executive said in a staff email that he is leaving behind a successful 34-year career when the resignation takes effect in December 2018 and wants to “pass the baton” to a new leader. He however stressed that his departure is not connected with that of former managing director Michelle Guthrie and chairman Justin Milne.
Mason is a seasoned figure within ABC, particularly in the radio division. He was manager of ABC Local Radio in Canberra from 1994 to 1997 then rose to the national managership of ABC Local Radio and group program director at ABC Radio from 2000 to 2011. He served as ABC Radio director then transitioned to the content directorship under the recent company reorganisa...
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