Dan Rookwood leaves Time Out as Nick Dent steps up
Time Out Sydney’s Nick Dent has been promoted to editor as previous editor Dan Rookwood returns to London.
The announcement:
Time Out Sydney’s editor Dan Rookwood is moving back to London and Deputy Editor Nick Dent has been promoted.
“Editing Time Out Sydney has been a privilege,” said departing editor Dan Rookwood, who is taking up a new job in London. “I’m sad to leave, but do so on a high, with the title having recently won PPA International Consumer Magazine of 2010, and with several exciting developments just around the corner – Time Out Melbourne and a free Time Out iPhone app among them. I’m delighted to hand over the reins to the prodigiously talented Nick Dent and wish him all the best in what is one of the most enjoyable jobs in Australian publishing.”
Nick Dent said “I’m totally thrilled to be taking over as Editor of Time Out Sydney.”
“I love this town and I love sharing its secrets and hidden gems with readers. Time Out is a world-famous brand that stands for the absolute best in what a city has to offer and I look forward to bringing the highlights of Sydney’s food, drink and entertainment to our avid readers – in the magazine, online and via our forthcoming iPhone app.”
Time Out is seeking a new Arts / Sub-editor – applications close on Tuesday 3 August.
http://www.timeoutsydney.com.au/workfortimeout/
Source: Time Out Magazine press release
Dan has done a great job at Time Out, a true gentleman who will be missed. Good luck to Nick, they’re not going to be easy boots to fill, will be watching with interest.
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I will always be grateful to Dan for giving me a start in journalism. He is an inspirational leader and mentor and made Time Out a really amazing place to work. Good luck in London, Dan!
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I love Time Out. A mate introduced me to it a year back and it has become my favourite magazine. I like the tone of it. Keep up the good work.
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As a magazine, website, email etc. TimeOut has found a great position – not as stuffy as Spectrum, not as throwaway as the street press. Long may it continue.
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Have enjoyed reading the mag since moving to Sydney … Dan and the team have done a great job and I’m sure the good work will continue.
I subscribed to get the Banksy poster and haven’t been disappointed so far. The latest Food Awards issue is awesome. Hurry up with the iPhone app already.
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