The Huffington Post Australia has named former editor of News Corp opinion site the Punch, Tory Maguire, as its editor-in-chief.
As HuffPost Australia’s editor-in-chief, Maguire will be responsible for leading the editorial operations of HuffPost Australia.
The Huffington Post revealed its Australian plans last year, with the news behemoth announcing that it was partnering with Fairfax Media in February.
President and editor-in-chief of the Huffington Post Media Group, Arianna Huffington, said: “I am delighted to welcome Tory as editor-in-chief of HuffPost Australia. Tory is a first-rate journalist with deep digital roots and is truly passionate about utilising new media tools to both tell the stories that matter and engage with readers in new and exciting ways. I am thrilled that she will be leading the team in establishing the HuffPost DNA in Australia.”
Maguire has held editor and journalist positions with News Corp Australia for 15 years and will take up her role ahead of HuffPost Australia’s launch in the coming months.
HuffPost Australia’s CEO, Chris Janz, added: “Tory knows how to spark conversations. Her extensive experience and proven digital expertise in delivering highly-engaging journalism and video content makes her the ideal leader of HuffPost Australia’s local newsroom. Tory’s impressive passion and energy will drive the delivery of HuffPost Australia as an engaging and influential platform for Australians to voice their thoughts, opinions and commentary.
HuffPost Australia is also in the process of recruiting for a range of editorial roles.
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