Mamamia hires former politico Jamila Rizvi as managing editor
Jamila Rizvi and Mia Freeman
Former press secretary to Federal Minister Kate Ellis, Jamila Rizvi, has been appointed the new managing editor of women’s lifestyle website, Mamamia.com.au
Rizvi leaves a role in Ellis’s team as deputy chief of staff and press secretary.
She had previously worked in Kevin Rudd’s media unit. She has worked in politics and public policy for almost four years, providing advice to the Australian government on women, youth, early childhood and media issues.
The move looks to indicate a more engaged political direction for the leading blog, with Julia Gillard giving an interview to the title about the government’s plans for childcare, and child care minister Kate Ellis slated to speak to the readership again next week.
Mamamia’s former managing editor Lana Hirschowitz is moving to a new sister title.
Rizvi said in a release:“Mamamia is one of the few mediums where women can celebrate the lighter side of life, while also delving into current affairs issues, opinion and personal stories.”
The title’s publisher, Mia Freedman added: “I first met Jamila when I was appointed to the Body Image Advisory Group in 2008 and I’ve always been hugely impressed with her spunk, her passion for women’s issues and her extraordinary work ethic.”
So that is why the PM met them last week. How funny. No wonder all the Canberra scribes were having a giggle.
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Oh no. Mia still thinks she’s political. God help us if that site represents Australian women.
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Logged on to the site.
‘what Charleze theron did with her hair’
Faaaark. What a career killer move JH.
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I hope she knows what zeitgeist means.
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Can someone tell Mia to stop spending money?
Digital display is D E A D
You don’t need more editors- you need a new business model
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Dear Lorry, your name clicks through to SheSpot. Maybe start with Digital 101 before roaming into what is clearly a whole new space for you!! Better not ask at News as they won’t know either..
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Presumably she’s getting money from somewhere. Either someone is lending it to her or – god forbid, apparently – the site is, you know, making money.
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