NITV and SBS announce programming for week leading up to 26 January
January 11, 2021 10:08
NITV and SBS have revealed the programming slate for the week leading up to 26 January 2021.
The announcement:
National Indigenous Television (NITV) and SBS invite communities to deepen their understanding of 26 January and what it means to be Australian through the upcoming programming slate, Always Was, Always Will Be.
Dedicated programs, special events, premieres and news highlights will air across both NITV and SBS from 19-26 January with a focus on encouraging greater understanding of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives.
Director of Indigenous Content at SBS, Tanya Denning-Orman, said: “As Australia’s national Indigenous broadcaster, NITV provides a vital platform for First Nations voices, truth-telling, and inspiration for all Australians.
National Indigenous Television (NITV) has announced updates to its senior content editorial leadership team to support the continued growth and evolution of the channel, as it marked its eight-year anniversary of becoming available on free-to-air to all Australians in December 2012.
Announcing the updates, Tanya Denning-Orman said: “NITV has had an incredible year, reaching more Australians than ever with powerful storytelling, entertainment connecting with audiences of all ages, and trusted news ensuring Indigenous voices are at the forefront of the issues impacting our communities.
“I’m proud to have such a strong and experienced all-Indigenous content editorial leadership team steering NITV into its next phase of growth. Over the last eight years available free-to-air, we’ve firmly positioned the channel as the home of First Nations storytelling, and we want to continue to inspire more Australians with more world-class content in the years ahead, championing the voices a
NITV announces updates to senior leadership team
December 17, 2020 9:47
National Indigenous Television has announced updates to its senior leadership team, including the appointment of Kyas Hepworth as head of commissioning and programming.
The announcement:
National Indigenous Television (NITV) has announced updates to its senior content editorial leadership team to support the continued growth and evolution of the channel, as it marked its eight-year anniversary of becoming available to all Australians free-to-air as part of the SBS network in December 2012.
Tanya Denning-Orman, a Birri and Guugu Yimidhirr woman who has led NITV since it joined SBS, was appointed SBS’s first Director of Indigenous Content earlier this year. She continues to oversee management of NITV as a channel dedicated to Indigenous voices and perspectives, in addition to playing a key role in the development and delivery of First Nations storytelling across the SBS network.
December 17th, 2020 By David Knox Make a commentFiled under: News,
National Indigenous Television (NITV) has updated its senior content editorial leadership team, as it marked its eight-year anniversary.
The team is as follows:
Tanya Denning-Orman, NITV Channel Manager, SBS Director of Indigenous Content
Kyas Hepworth Head of Commissioning and Programming
Rhanna Collins, Head of Indigenous News and Current Affairs (pictured)
Lindy Kerin Acting Executive Editor, News and Current Affairs
Jodan Perry Executive Producer of NITV News and Current Affairs
Karla Grant Executive Producer, Living Black & Special Projects
Adam Manovic, Head of Indigenous Events, Entertainment & Creative
Jack Latimore Acting Managing Editor, NITV digital