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Title: ABC Managing Director in Australia Undergraduate: MPA, Harvard University Home Country: |
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Mr. Scott was unanimously
appointed Managing Director of the Australian Broadcasting
Corporation in May 2006. As Managing Director, Scott oversees
a network of ABC television stations, radio stations, and
digital media outlets. Prior to this appointment, Scott was
the head of Fairfax’s metropolitan newspapers. Scott did not
start his career with an intention to become a journalist.
Scott taught English for two years before entering the public
sector as a press secretary for the Greiner government, a
position that allowed him to work with the government's
education ministers. Mid-career, Scott returned to school at
Harvard University where he earned his MPA. Upon returning to
Australia, Scott was appointed Education Editor at the Herald
Newspaper and quickly rose in rank to serve on Fairfax’s
executive board. At ABC, Scott utilizes his background in
journalism, as well as his education in management. |
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