Duane Hatherly has been appointed as Head of Editorial of Mediaweek, leading the publication into its next phase of editorial and audience growth.
Hatherly joins Mediaweek with more than two decades of experience across Australia’s leading broadcasters, including Foxtel, the ABC, and the Seven Network, and has also created original programming for Network 10.
Most recently, he produced and directed high-profile national and international investigations and feature stories for Seven Network’s acclaimed 7NEWS Spotlight.
He is widely recognised for his collaborative leadership, strategic direction, and editorial vision.
Duane Hatherly
In his new role, Hatherly will oversee Mediaweek’s editorial strategy, audience development, and content innovation, strengthening the publication’s authority as Australia’s most trusted voice in media, marketing, and tech.
Sarah Chapman, Head of Editorial Operations at Vinyl Media, said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Duane to the team.
His leadership, creative experience, and deep understanding of audiences make him the ideal person to guide Mediaweek’s editorial direction. We’re excited for the fresh perspective and momentum he’ll bring to this next chapter.”
Hatherly succeeds Frances Sheen, Head of Content, who has overseen significant developments at Mediaweek during her tenure, including re-establishing the brand’s editorial direction and building a strong foundation for future growth.
Under her leadership, Mediaweek has expanded its coverage, strengthened its market position, and set the stage for continued editorial innovation.
“Fran has been instrumental in helping us reach this point, and we’re incredibly grateful for the foundation she leaves behind. Her passion and professionalism have made a lasting impact,” said Chapman.
Sheen said, “It’s been a privilege to lead Mediaweek through such a period of growth and to work alongside the incredible team at Vinyl Media.
“Together, we’ve built real momentum, grown our audience, and collaborated with some of the industry’s finest. This feels like the perfect point for me to step away, but I’m looking forward to watching where the team takes Mediaweek from here.”
Supporting Hatherly is Natasha Lee, who now leads Mediaweek’s newsroom and daily editorial operations as Media Editor.
Following Dan Barrett’s departure, she oversees coverage, manages contributors, and ensures reporting remains timely, relevant, and authoritative.
She is joined by newly appointed Junior Writer, Vihaan Mathur, alongside experienced contributors Makayla Muscat (ex-Ad News) and Lauren McNamara (ex-Mumbrella), who is also working across other Vinyl Media titles.