10 News First appoints Queensland news boss
Former Seven News Gold Coast Chief of Staff Josh Adsett becomes Executive Editor for 10's Brisbane bulletin.
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Former Seven News Gold Coast Chief of Staff Josh Adsett has been appointed as Executive Editor for 10 News First Queensland.
He replaces Erin Edwards who begins at Seven News in 2025.
Brisbane-born Adsett began as a news reporter with 7 Local News in Mackay in 1998, before moving to the 7 News Brisbane Gold Coast Bureau. For the past 5 years he has been 7 News Gold Coast Chief of Staff.
In his new role, he will lead the journalists and crews for 10 News First Queensland, now presented by Sharyn Ghidella.
Martin White, Head of Broadcast News, Paramount Australia and New Zealand, said, “Josh has everything that we pride ourselves on. He is a great journalist, a quality news maker, and a good person and leader. I look forward to seeing the success he brings, as we continue to ramp up our investment in local news in Queensland.”
Josh Adsett said: “The recent re-investment back into Queensland by 10 News First is testament to the enduring nature and commitment of the network. Every single person in the Sunshine State can expect to be informed and entertained by our daily bulletins. TV News is exciting. It’s meaningful and important. We have a duty to keep our leaders to account, and highlight the incidents and achievements which impact the lives of us all. The coverage you’ll see on 10 News First is sourced, researched, produced and presented by proud Queenslanders.”
“10 News First is stepping up for Queenslanders. We have the most driven team of any news service. Presenters who deliver stories with strength, compassion, an intimate knowledge of their craft and the workings of our great state.
“A change has come to Queensland News, and 10 News First is meeting it head on. Our team is experienced and loyal, and I am excited to be a part of it.”
Adsett’s position is effective immediately, whilst Erin Edwards handover period will continue into the new year.
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4 Responses
“The coverage you’ll see on 10 News First is sourced, researched, produced and presented by proud Queenslanders”. Except when its presented from Sydney. A dead giveaway when the Sydney bulletin drops the silly “Made in Sydney” tag on their opener.
“We have the most driven team of any news service” claims the “Executive Editor”. 10 does love these convoluted titles.
It’s good they resumed Brisbane-based broadcast this year, but I would have waited til over-egging the part about commitment given this. Sydney leads daytime / late and weekend bulletins. I believe Exec Editor follows from usage of Paramount titles in the USA.
How is the bulletin rating with Sharon at the desk?
And her annoying signature head nod.