Channel Nine bloodbath as up-and-comers and veterans of the TV world get the chop
As a lifelong follower of Channel Nine Adelaide, it is disheartening to see the recent redundancies affecting dedicated and beloved members of the team. I have seen these individuals contribute significantly to the local news landscape over the years, bringing stories that matter to our community with professionalism and passion.
Channel Nine Adelaide has announced four staff members from its newsroom have been made redundant.
Last Thursday, I found myself reading in utter disbelief as The Adelaide Advertiser shared the heartbreaking news: My beloved Nine News journalists, Michaela Komarek and Emma Henderson, were released from their positions at the network. As a dedicated fan, this news has left me stunned and saddened, as I feel a deep connection to these remarkable women who have brought so much joy and enlightenment to my day through their captivating reports.
Additionally, Mark Himsworth, a long-standing executive at Nine Camera, and cameraman Josh Wilsher, both of whom had served the company for over fifteen years, were also terminated.
According to a source, the four individuals were highly esteemed within the Nine Adelaide team. The mood in the newsroom has plummeted significantly since their dismissal.
The source told the publication that while everyone understands the current media environment, it doesn’t seem to improve the office atmosphere.
It has been shared that the employees impacted were informed about their termination over the last week, and they were granted the chance to work until the end of the month if they preferred.
Daily Mail Australia has contacted Nine for comment.
In light of recent developments, these latest job cuts follow the announcement made in June about significant layoffs at Nine Entertainment, affecting various positions within their TV news department.
Mike Sneesby, CEO of Nine Entertainment, informed employees about layoffs as part of a strategy to save $30 million within the company.
He mentioned that among our workforce of nearly 5000 individuals, roughly 200 positions might be impacted throughout the organization, with some open and temporary positions not being filled.
To ensure our ongoing investment in digital advancements across all Nine entities, it’s crucial that we maintain a prudent approach to cost management during both upswings and downturns.
38 roles from the renowned news and current events department are being eliminated, covering both 9News and 60 Minutes teams.
As a devoted follower of Nine’s publishing division, I’ve learned that approximately 90 positions will be impacted, which includes roles within The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age, and The Australian Financial Review. This adjustment is likely to affect the team members in these esteemed publications.
Journalists at Nine Publishing began a five-day strike on last week after rejecting a revised enterprise bargaining offer.
In a statement, Michelle Rae, acting director of MEAA (Media Entertainment & Arts Alliance), expressed that journalists working at Nine Publishing are being requested to produce more work with fewer resources.
Additionally, Michelle made a jab at Michael Sneesby, the head of Nine, who’s presently participating in the Olympic torch relay in Paris.
It’s particularly frustrating for our members that, as they’re working on a new contract and grappling with layoffs during the chilly Australian winter, Managing Director Mike Sneesby is vacationing in sunny France, participating in the Olympic torch relay, according to her statement.
‘Our members have a simple message to Mr Sneesby: get your priorities right and don’t torch journalism.’
TV personality Scott Cam was likewise embroiled in the salary disagreement, as crew members expressed intense frustration over his trip to Paris for promoting the upcoming season of the reality show, a move that they perceived as unfair considering their current situation.
In an interview with the ABC, Broede Carmody from The Age, a state political reporter, expressed that staff’s frustration is at its peak, using the term ‘extremely intense.’
“If TV personalities unrelated to the Olympics weren’t currently enjoying luxury stays in Paris, how many positions at Nine Publishing might have been preserved instead,” he stated.
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2024-08-02 07:18