7News Spotlight will look to cover more breaking news stories in its current affairs mix, instead of relying on stories that take months to produce.
Newly-installed executive producer Gemma Williams told The Australian, “With the 24-hour news cycle it means that doing a story four months down the track is not necessarily what the audience always wants.
“If there’s a major breaking story there’s nothing to say we won’t cover it live in addition to doing something more in depth, we can be a bit more reactive.”
Williams, 25, who is the daughter of former A Current Affair executive producer Grant Williams, admitted she wasn’t shocked her age had been an early talking point.
“At the end of the day, yes, I’m young but I’m never going to profess that I have more knowledge or experience than those around me who have been in the industry for decades.
“That doesn’t mean that I can’t lead effectively, but I’ve never been shy of a tough conversation or tough decision.
“I do have media in my blood and I have learnt a lot very quickly. I’m not saying I have the brain of a 50-year-old EP … I think you can lead a team and learn from them at the same time.”
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