Chris Salter appointed Director of Seven News Melbourne

Director of Seven News Adelaide Chris Salter has been appointed the Director of News in Seven Melbourne, and will succeed Shaun Menegola.

Salter has been in the position since 2018 and held several senior roles in Adelaide newsrooms, including news executive, producer as well as reporter.

Seven Network Director of News and Current Affairs and Seven West Media Editor-in-Chief, Anthony De Ceglie, said: “Chris has done an amazing job in Adelaide, where 7NEWS has been #1 for more than 13 years.

“I’m really pleased that he has agreed to take this new role and I know he is going to make a huge mark on 7NEWS Melbourne as we endeavour to think differently about the future of our platforms.”

Chris Salter said: “I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work alongside the many brilliant people who make up the Melbourne newsroom.

“We’ll work hard for the people of Victoria to produce broadcast and digital offerings that inform and entertain. We’ll be the true voice of Victoria.”

His successor at 7NEWS Adelaide will be announced soon.