ABC TV appoints Josh Faulks as head of partnerships and policy
Former political staffer Josh Faulks has joined the ABC as its new head of partnerships and policy.
The announcement:
ABC TV is pleased to announce the appointment of Josh Faulks as Head of Partnerships and Policy.
This role will be responsible for identifying and prioritizing opportunities for ABC TV to enhance funding sources and content partnerships. It will also take on strategy, advocacy and stakeholder communication activities for the TV Division, working alongside the Corporate Communications team.
As a senior political staffer with experience in two governments as well as the Opposition, Josh well understands the policy and political process and has extensive networks at the highest levels of government. Most recently, he was Deputy Chief of Staff to the Attorney General and Leader of the Government in the Senate. He also has considerable experience of the media industry and media policy from his time at Communications Alliance and as Head of Corporate Affairs with Salmat Ltd.
Richard Finlayson, ABC’s Head of Television said: “Josh’s role is critical for ABC TV as we strive to make our budgets go further and ensure that we have open and constructive relationships with our stakeholders and partners in the sector.
“Josh has a deep interest in the media industry, is highly regarded in political circles, and well versed in the challenges facing the industry today. He will be an asset to the organisation and we look forward to having him on board.”
Josh Faulks said: “With the tsunami of new content flowing in from overseas, now more than ever we need the industry and government to work together to invest in telling quality Australian stories that help define who we are. I am excited about joining the team at ABC TV and working to grow this incredibly important industry.”
Josh commences with ABC TV on September 12.
Source: ABC media release
So, an ex-Turnbull staffer and recent Chief of Staff for Brandis without any TV experience becomes head of policy at ABC TV? Michelle appears to be well and truly setting her stall out. Nothing to see here.
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