Media entrepreneur Chris Janz has confirmed he is cresating a news subscription venture in Australia.
The former chief digital and publishing officer at Nine Entertainment is reported to have venture capital backing for what will be called Scire.
Financial details have not been released but the new venture, a 'generational company with journalism at its core", is hiring journalists.
Janz , the CEO of Scire: "Thrilled to be hiring journalists for our new venture, which will bring insightful reporting to Australians with a particular focus on business, politics, power and tech.
"Keen to tell important stories as part of an agenda-free journalism business that is built for 2023? We'd love to hear from you."
Janz, and his partner, David Eisman, a former director, subscriptions and growth, at Nine, explain on the Scire website: “In other English-speaking markets, new journalism outlets underpinned by innovative business models have emerged, bringing audiences additional choice.
“But in Australia the information landscape is still dominated by a handful of legacy corporations founded many decades ago.
“There are reasons to be alarmed about this situation, particularly when trust in the news media is declining and the integrity of the information we consume is under threat.
“We believe Australia deserves better.
“With the right people and partners there is an opportunity to build a generational company with Australian journalism at its core.
“One that will add depth and diversity to the national conversation and help shape the future of our economy.
“Scire will be outward looking and not parochial, future facing and not rooted in the past, and committed to trust and transparency.”
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