Brendan Hockings.
Nine Entertainment has appointed Brendan Hockings TV news director in Queensland and Michael Genovese in Western Australia.
Hockings, who has been acting in the role since November, will oversee 9News operations for Brisbane, Gold Coast and Darwin.
Genovese will oversee the TV Newsroom in Perth after acting in the role for the past three months.
“We were overwhelmed with applications from highly talented journalists and leaders during this process and these internal appointments showcase the depth we have within 9News," said Fiona Dear, director of TV News & Current Affairs .
“Both Brendan and Michael are exceptional journalists, leaders, and people, and we are extremely fortunate to have individuals of their calibre to appoint into these key leadership positions to drive our transformation and continue to uplift Nine’s culture.
“Over the past few months they have provided leadership stability and strong editorial guidance to their respective newsrooms, and I am proud to formally announce them in these roles today.”
The recruitment for the Sydney TV news director role is underway.
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