Justin Stevens
Coverage of Justin Stevens in the Nexus archive.
- ABC began international search to replace Justin Stevens as news director without his knowledge
ABC managing director Hugh Marks confirmed the broadcaster secretly engaged a recruitment firm to find a replacement for news director Justin Stevens without his knowledge. The move followed disagreements over the direction of ABC News, with Marks stating they 'couldn’t get agreement on the way forward'.
- Reuters executive Simon Robinson expected to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director
Simon Robinson, a Reuters executive with 16 years of experience, is set to replace Justin Stevens as ABC news director. Stevens resigned citing personal and professional reasons, and Robinson will oversee 2,000 staff across the ABC’s news division.
- Justin Stevens resigns as ABC director of news after four years in role
Justin Stevens has resigned as ABC director of news after four years, citing personal and professional reasons. Managing director Hugh Marks praised Stevens for his 19-year commitment, including leading ABC News to become the top digital news provider.