A major leadership shuffle has today been locked in at Southern Cross Austereo, with a key interim role now made permanent and several senior content appointments confirmed.
After six months steering the ship, Matthew O’Reilly has officially been appointed Head of Broadcast Content Audio, cementing his position at the centre of the company’s audio strategy.
In the newly confirmed role, O’Reilly will define and deliver SCA’s broadcast content vision, working closely with the executive team while leading content across the Hit and Triple M networks in metro and regional markets.
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A long time SCA figure, he brings more than 15 years of experience building teams and developing talent, most recently guiding Triple M Adelaide through a period of consistent ratings success.
Jamie Angel has been appointed Head of the Triple M Network, expanding his remit alongside his role as Triple M Brisbane Content Director (image – SCA)
Following O’Reilly’s promotion, Jamie Angel has been appointed Head of Triple M Network, adding to his current role as Triple M Brisbane Content Director.
With more than 35 years in Australian radio, Angel will oversee the network’s metro content strategy across both local and national programming.
Jay Mueller has also stepped into an expanded remit, taking on the newly created role of Head of Development alongside his position as Triple M Melbourne Content Director.
His focus will span programming, talent development and succession planning across SCA’s media brands including Triple M, Hit, LiSTNR and Seven.
SCA Managing Director Audio John Kelly said the appointments reflect the depth of expertise within the business, noting that O’Reilly’s leadership has already delivered meaningful change.
“These appointments reflect the strength of SCA’s radio expertise and our commitment to backing the best people in the industry.”
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O’Reilly said he was proud to formally lead the broadcast content teams, adding that the recent appointments highlight the strength already inside the organisation.
“With the combined passion of this team and the early momentum of the SCA and Seven merger, we’re well positioned to create, collaborate and grow in new ways.”
O’Reilly will report directly to Kelly, with Amanda Lee, Angel and Mueller forming part of the senior content leadership team under his direction at Southern Cross Austereo, following its completed merger with the Seven Network.
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