NMF News has named Ekta Jha as its new Ground Reporter and Anchor, Influencing India has confirmed.   Jha expressed her excitement about the role on LinkedIn, stating, 'Happy to share that I am starting a new position as a Ground Reporter as well as an  Anchor at NMF News.'  Prior to this role, Jha has worked at Khetan Media Creation Pvt Ltd and has also been self-employed. 

The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has appointed Aditya Varier as the new Producer for its South Asia Bureau in New Delhi. Varier, based in New Delhi, will cover stories across the Indian subcontinent, focusing on countries like Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, with India as a core focus.  Varier announced his new role on LinkedIn, expressing his excitement. 'Late to this announcement, but I'm stoked to have joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) as a Producer at their South Asia bureau in New Delhi.'  He brings a wealth of experience, having worked at organisations such as Newslaundry, VICE MEDIA, and What Works. For tips and leads, he can be contacted at varier.aditya@abc.net.au.  In related news, TOI reported that Avani Dias, the former South Asia bureau chief for ABC, alleged in April 2024 that she was forced to leave the country due to visa issues.   However, Indian government officials have refuted her claim, in comments to TOI statin

The Seven Network has announced the resignation of Seven Melbourne’s Director of News, Shaun Menegola.  Anthony De Ceglie, Director of News and Public Affairs at Seven Network, praised Menegola's five-year tenure, noting his significant contributions and the legacy he leaves behind. “Shaun has made a remarkable contribution to Seven Melbourne and, before that, Seven Perth over many years and he will be greatly missed,” De Ceglie added.   Menegola expressed pride in the team's accomplishments during his tenure and clarified that his decision to resign was personal, driven by a desire to take a break, recharge, and spend time with family in his home state. “It’s entirely my decision and one I’ve been thinking about for a long time. It’s not one driven by anything else other than the fact that I’m looking to take a break to recharge and reboot – and to spend some time in my home state with family.  “It’s been a highlight of almost three decades running news

Assistant Editor at the Times of India, Mumbai Hindol Basu has been promoted as Senior Assistant Editor.  “ I’m happy to share that I’m starting a new position as Senior Assistant Editor at Bennett Coleman & Co. Ltd. (The Times of India)! “ Hindol posted on LinkedIn.   Hindol has previously worked at Doordarshan News, A2 Media Private Limited, Headlines Today (TV Today Network) among others.

After a 10-year run, Gritty Pretty will be discontinuing its publishing activities as of Friday, May 10th. Founded by publisher and beauty journalist Eleanor Pendleton and editorially led by editor Danielle Gay, Gritty Pretty has been a prominent digital magazine, publishing 40 issues and amassing over 35 million page views and 400,000 podcast downloads over the past decade. Although the chapter for Gritty Pretty is closing, Gritty Productions, the business's multidisciplinary creative content agency, will continue to operate and evolve. Gritty Productions will remain dedicated to serving the advertising and content needs of beauty, fashion, and lifestyle brands. For partnership enquiries with Gritty Pretty enquiry@grittyproductions.com.au can be contacted.

Grant Jones has been named Editor of travelweekly.com.au, one of Australia's leading travel trade titles, which is part of Misfits Media located in Surry Hills. Jones expressed his excitement about his new role on LinkedIn, saying, "What a team! I'm absolutely thrilled to now be sitting in the editor's chair at Travel Weekly, part of The Misfits Media Company." With a diverse background spanning TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers in Melbourne, Sydney, Hong Kong, and London, Jones brings a wealth of experience to his new position. Before joining Travel Weekly, he served as Associate Editor of Big Splash Media, publisher of Cruise & Travel magazine, Cruisepassenger.com.au, and was the launch Editor of Sydney Travel Guide. Grant Jones can be reached at grant@travelweekly.com.au.  

The ABC has inaugurated its new broadcast facility in Parramatta, with key ABC Sydney presenters now live on-air from the site. The event was led by ABC Chair Kim Williams AM, ABC Managing Director David Anderson, and Member for Parramatta Dr Andrew Charlton MP. Other dignitaries included City of Parramatta Lord Mayor Councillor Pierre Esber and State Member for Parramatta Donna Davis MP. ABC Chair Kim Williams emphasised that the new facility will serve as a 'model for the ABC in the future; a sophisticated technology facility that promotes new production practices with agile content sharing and distribution.' He highlighted the ABC's continuing obligation to the Australian community as a foundation stone of democracy, providing news, sharing knowledge, and reflecting the nation's stories. "From here the ABC will deliver on its continuing obligation to the Australian community as a foundation stone of our democracy, providing news, sharing knowledge and myriad rich stories which r