Buzzfeed Australia has taken its first steps into news territory, with Marni Cordell taking the lead of the newly-formed department. The former Crikey editor is no stranger to the world of news, having previously worked for The Australian and The Guardian Australia. She is also the former editor and owner of New Matilda.
Buzzfeed Australia editor Simon Crerar comments on Cordell’s appointment to Mumbrella: “I’m enormously thrilled Marni is joining us and excited to see how her leadership, editorial smarts and mentoring energises our young team of editors and reporters. Fiercely passionate about independent journalism, Marni comes with a reputation as a tough, driven, bold editor – with her at the helm I’m confident our news team will punch well above its weight in this election year, and beyond.”
Buzzfeed editor-in-chief Ben Smith mirrors Crerar’s sentiments. He says: “Marni brings the mix of the best traditional news values of aggressive, accurate reporting, and an entrepreneurial new media spirit, that embodies our approach to journalism. I’m thrilled she’s joining our great team of reporters in Sydney and Canberra, and we think we will have a lot to contribute to the coming election.”
Cordell will join the Buzzfeed Australia team on April 20, 2016.
