Dave Cameron, Kerri Elstub.
Audio broadcaster ARN has appointed Kerri Elstub chief content officer and Dave Cameron director of content, metro radio.
The appointments support ARN's commitment to creating and distributing more Australian content across its metro and regional radio networks, the iHeart Network and social platforms.
Elstub began her career at 2UE before joining Nine, where she held a range of senior content roles on flagship programs including Today, Weekend Today, Kerri-Anne and A Current Affair. For the past seven years she has been director of Nine's digital platform nine.com.au.
"Creating compelling content is part of who I am, and I'm excited to work with (CEO) Michael (Stephenson) and the team to deliver distinctive, engaging experiences that resonate with our audiences and create value for our commercial partners across every platform," she said.
Stephenson said Elstub has a deep understanding of the power of radio, video, social and digital.
"Over the past seven years, she has led one of Australia's largest digital platforms and worked alongside some of the country's biggest stars. With this experience, she is the ideal person to lead ARN's content team," he said.
Cameron, with 30 years of experience in radio and digital audio, brings expertise across programming and music strategy, talent management and development.
As the director of content, metro radio, he will have responsibility for metro radio P&L, including content and programming strategy across the KIIS and GOLD metro radio networks.
Most recently as the chief content officer at SCA he had responsibility for the strategic direction, content and operations for metro and regional radio, as well as digital and podcast platform content output.
Cameron said he is grateful for the opportunity to continue contributing to Australia's vibrant and evolving media industry.
"I'm really thrilled to be joining ARN in 2026, and look forward to working alongside Michael, Kerri and the fantastic market-leading creative teams, talent and brands in the new year," he said.
"With a renewed vision and energy, ARN is an entertainment company that's crystal clear about its exciting future ahead, and I can't wait to play a part in its growth."
Stephenson said Cameron is widely regarded as one of Australia's most senior radio and audio content executives and he's now at ARN.
"His understanding of Australian listeners combined with his experience in programming strategy, music scheduling and operational excellence make him the perfect leader to work with our KIIS and GOLD teams led by Derek Bargwanna and Sue Carter," he said.
"We have a bold vision for ARN to be an entertainment company. We want to create more audio, video and social content alongside real-life experiences to create more opportunities for audiences and advertisers.
“Dave's strategic programming experience and deep domain expertise combined with Kerri's strategic leadership and cross-platform content experience will supercharge our ability to deliver our vision."
Both appointments are effective early 2026.
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