Ex-SMH executive editor Tom Burton named publisher of The Mandarin

May 5, 2014 1:02

Private Media has appointed former head of communications for media watchdog the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) to be publisher for its new title aimed at public servants, The Mandarin.

The website is to launch in July 2014 and will have an editor, former Crikey editor Jason Whittaker and three reporters.

“We are delighted to have Tom’s unique publishing, public sector and digital experience leading our efforts to create a venue for senior public servants helping to build better communities,” said Marina Go CEO of Private Media CEO.

Burton brings a wealth of experience in publishing, public administration and digital media. A journalism and communications veteran, who was a long-time executive editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, he was the ACMA’s executive manager for Gov 2.0, stakeholder engagement and communications, a role he had held for the past four years.

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Nic Christensen

Nic Christensen worked for Mumbrella from 2013 to 2016, in roles including deputy editor and media & technology editor. He is former media writer for The Australian and has also worked as a reporter for The Daily Telegraph and senior producer for Radio 2GB.

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