Matthew O’Reilly.
SCA has appointed Matthew O'Reilly head of broadcast content for audio and announced a series of key senior content leadership moves .
O'Reilly is responsible for defining and delivering SCA's broadcast content vision, partnering with the executive leadership team to align content with commercial objectives and leading content teams across SCA's Hit and Triple M networks in metro and regional markets.
He has held senior content leadership roles across the Triple M network and was recently appointed to the interim head of broadcast content role following almost three years as Triple M metro content and content director for Triple M Adelaide.
Following O'Reilly's promotion, Jamie Angel has been appointed head of Triple M network in addition to his role as Triple M Brisbane content director, responsible for driving the network's metro content strategy across local and national shows and music programming.
Jay Mueller will take on the role of head of development in addition to his Triple M Melbourne content director role.
The newly-created position will be responsible for developing programming and talent, both on and off air, leading succession planning across SCA and driving ways of working across SCA's media content brands including Triple M, Hit, LiSTNR and Seven.
Mueller has more than 25 years in broadcast and digital media across Australia and the United States and has held senior editorial and production roles at SCA, the AFL, Seven Network and SEN.
"These appointments reflect the strength of SCA's radio expertise and our commitment to backing the best people in the industry," said SCA managing director for audio John Kelly.
“Matthew's leadership, together with our senior content leadership team, has already driven significant transformation across the business.
"With exciting opportunities ahead and strong marketing support behind our brands, this team will be central to delivering creative, audience-focused content and driving sustainable growth for SCA, our audiences, and our partners."
O'Reilly said he was proud to lead the broadcast content teams into the next phase at SCA.
"I'm proud and humbled to officially lead our broadcast content teams into the next exciting phase at SCA. These appointments reflect the depth of experience and talent across our content teams. It's fantastic to give opportunities to those within the business," he said.
"With the combined passion of this team and the early momentum of the SCA and Seven merger, we're well positioned to create, collaborate and grow in new ways. By leveraging our trusted talent, our local content advantage, and newly formed experienced content leadership team, we can deliver compelling shows, expand audiences and drive meaningful commercial outcomes."
O'Reilly will report to John Kelly, managing director for audio. As part of the senior content leadership team, Amanda Lee (head of Hit network metro), Jamie Angel and Jay Mueller will report directly to O'Reilly.
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