NZ Herald Announces New Digital Editor
2 September 2015 – One of New Zealand’s most talented journalists has been named the NZ Herald’s new digital editor.
Irene Chapple, an associate editor at CNN in London, will return fulltime to Auckland in November to drive the Herald’s
digital journalism and storytelling content – and audience growth.
“Irene’s appointment is a big coup – we’re delighted somebody with her talent and background is coming home to help lead
our new, integrated NZME newsroom,” said NZ Herald managing editor Shayne Currie. “With Irene joining the senior team,
we have world-class newsroom leaders who will drive the best and most engaging journalism, and deliver it when and how
our audience want it.”
Chapple has been a journalist for 20 years, including stints as a NZ Herald business journalist and Sunday Star-Times
political editor. She has been based overseas for the past eight years, including roles at the Financial Times Group,
Dow Jones and at CNN international. Her work has featured on CNN, in the Wall St Journal and on FT.com.
“Over the past eight years, Irene has been exposed to – and been part of – some of the biggest changes in the global
media industry,” said Currie. “That experience makes her the ideal person to help lead our newsroom in new forms of
journalism and content platforms. As well as an outstanding journalist and storyteller, Irene is a thoroughly modern
newsroom leader, attune to audience needs and demands.”
Chapple said: "I'm thrilled to be joining the New Zealand Herald at such an exciting time. There are so many talented
journalists within the organisation and I'm looking forward to working with them. NZME is committed to developing a
world-class digital newsroom and our audience can expect new and innovative ways of storytelling."
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