Freya Campbell has been appointed as the ABC’s Director of Communications after the previous Head of ABC Communications Nick Leys left the national broadcaster earlier this month to join the Lord Mayor of Melbourne as Chief of Staff.

Freya is Executive Director Strategic Communications at UNSW Sydney, managing external and internal communications, including media and the Vice-Chancellor’s communications.

Freya said:

“I’m excited to join the ABC at a time when trust in media has never been more important. Like so many Australians, I grew up with the ABC’s iconic 7PM News theme signalling the nightly ritual of trusted national and global news beamed into the family lounge room. 

My media consumption across platforms has evolved over the years but the ABC has remained my preferred source of entertainment and information.”

ABC Managing Director Hugh Marks said:

“We’re incredibly fortunate to have someone of Freya’s background and skills join the ABC Leadership Team. I can see how much she’ll bring to how we talk about the vital role of the ABC with employees, stakeholders, media and audiences.” 

Freya starts her new role on July 7.