Community Newspaper Group appoints Ken Burrowes as new Editorial Director

Community Newspaper Group Chief Executive Officer Paul Eteen-Bliss has announced a new appointment to his leadership team, with former News Corp publishing executive Ken Burrowes (pictured) set to take up the role of Editorial Director.

“Ken is a seasoned journalist with over 30 years’ experience in traditional media, and brings with him an unparalleled knowledge of news journalism and digital integration and will be a significant asset to Community Newspaper Group,” Eteen-Bliss said.

“In today’s changing media landscape, it is imperative that the contemporary newsroom is designed to deliver the content and services that match the modern reader’s needs – both in print and digital – and it is paramount that Community continues to evolve to meet those needs.”

Burrowes said he was excited about joining an enthusiastic editorial team and the opportunities ahead.

“Community newspapers are the lifeblood of our cities. They care about the issues that affect all of us – education, health, law and order and jobs – and can report on them in a way larger media outlets cannot,” he said.

“In an age when the world has grown very small in a digital communications sense, local content is a tremendous advantage and will play a pivotal role in our success.”

Burrowes is the latest appointment by Mr Eteen-Bliss, joining Guy Turner (Insights and Strategy Director) and Tamika Cruikshank (Digital Sales Director), further elevating Community News’ position in the digital media environment.

Editor in Chief Matt Zis and Digital Editor David Johns will both report directly to Burrowes, who will commence in July.