ABC appoints Sally Riley as head of scripted production
By Briana Healey in Media News on Wednesday, 25th May 2016 at 2:16pmABC TV’s head of indigenous content, Sally Riley, has transferred to the newly created role of head of scripted production, effective immediately. Riley’s new position will see her responsible for leading the fiction, comedy, indigenous and children's production teams.
Formerly head of Screen Australia’s indigenous department, Riley joined ABC TV in 2010 as head of indigenous, and since that time has brought to air programs including Black Comedy, Gods of Wheat Street, 8MMM Aboriginal Radio, Redfern Now and the anticipated six-part drama, Cleverman.
“It is an absolute privilege to have the opportunity to lead the scripted team at the ABC, which has such a rich and enduring legacy of bringing the most compelling Australian stories to audiences,&r...
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