When August 26, 2024 at 6:00pm 1 hr 30 mins
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Competition in news media is fierce and surveys show public trust in news is declining. How is the ABC responding?

ABC Friends Inner Melbourne group is hosting an open meeting with ABC News Victorian Editor, Sarah Jaensch, and ABC7pm TV news presenter, Tamara Oudyn to get some answers.

How does the 24/7 newsroom operate? How does the ABC deal with misinformation? How does it think through its engagement with audiences? And what changes might be introduced in the future?

Bring your questions about ABC news – you can also give feedback of any concerns you have. The event is free and will be followed by light refreshments.

Sarah Jaensch began as an ABC cadet, worked on ABC News Breakfast and as Executive Producer at the ABC's Asia Pacific News Centre. She was Senior Producer for the 7pm news and 7.30’s Melbourne Bureau Chief before taking up her current position as Victorian News Editor.

Tamara Oudyn has over 20 years’ experience in broadcast journalism, delivering live TV bulletins and rolling news. She is also a podcast presenter and voice trainer, having taught hundreds of ABC broadcasters to sound natural on air

The evening will be facilitated by Dr Jennifer Bowen, a former BBC/ABC radio producer and lecturer in audio journalism at Monash University. She is currently leading the ABC Friends Victoria history project.

Places are limited so please register to secure your place.

Register here

Getting there: located near the corner of Gipps and Hoddle St, this venue is well serviced by the 246, 302 and 303 buses. It's adjacent the Collingwood Station and a short walk from the 109 and 12 trams. There is also parking in Hoddle St and some surrounding streets from 5.30pm – check the signs carefully!

Tickets

FREE