Sassy+ North has appointed a new Head of Content and News Editor to its Leeds-based Radio News Hub.
The creative production company has hired Ricky Durkin from BFBS Radio. The former Programme Director at Real Radio Yorkshire and Heart Yorkshire will join the team in January from BFBS Radio.
“I’ve followed Radio News Hub since the very beginning, and it’s grown into an exciting, dynamic company. I’m really looking forward to getting stuck in; being part of the team and helping it to grow even more!” he said.
Durkin will be joined by a former producer of Radio 4 Today Programme, Dave McMullan. The organisation’s new News Editor has most recently been running the newsroom at BBC Asian Sounds.
“I’m absolutely thrilled to be joining Radio News Hub at such an exciting time in its growth,” he added.
“With its new state of the art premises in Leeds, it’s got an ambitious team of journalists eager to tell stories and explain a complicated world to a diverse group of stations worldwide. It couldn’t be a better time to return to my first love, commercial radio”
The newly opened Leeds operation provides 24/7 radio news bulletins.
“Opening our new studios in Leeds is a significant step in our journey, showcasing our dedication to the creative community in the North,” explained Mike Semp, Managing Director at Sassy+.
“With the exciting additions of Ricky & Dave to the RNH team, part of the Sassy+ family, it only highlights our growth strategy and focus in the North of England and our continued passion for delivering industry-leading audio solutions and exceptional creative that resonate with our clients.”
Sassy+ was formed earlier this year through the merger of Radio News Hub, Sassy Create and Through The I.
