It comes as the public broadcaster reviews its audio strategy.
ABC, Seven, Nine, 10 and SBS will pause on-air at 7.01pm AEDT, with coverage varying by market.
She steps into the role following the departure of Sabra Lane.
The appointments come as the podcast expands across audio, video and social platforms.
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He's seeking damages over the broadcaster’s editing of a speech he delivered on 6 January.
It marks the next major step in the broadcaster’s national strategy to modernise its audio infrastructure.
Chief financial officer Melanie Kleyn told senators the spending largely reflected catering and travel support.
The issue resurfaced during Senate estimates, where executives detailed the scale of the problem.
