The ABC has appointed content executive and creative Jennifer Collins as inaugural Head of Factual & Culture within its Entertainment & Specialist (E&S) division.
 
Jennifer is one of Australia’s most experienced creatives across commercial and public broadcasting, including senior roles previously at the ABC and will lead the development and production of innovative content across genres such as arts, religion, science, education, health, history and social affairs.
 

The ABC has appointed experienced programmer Roberta Allan as Head of Content Curation & Distribution within its Entertainment & Specialist division, to manage the delivery of outstanding Australian content across multiple channels and platforms.
 
In her new role, Roberta will be responsible for the distribution of all ABC non-news content and acquisitions to engage new and current audiences, on platforms such as ABC TV, ABC iview, ABC listen and on social media.
 

The ABC has committed more than $3 million to date from its Fresh Start Fund to help kickstart Australian productions and content ideas during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Since the launch of the $5 million development fund on 23 April, the ABC has earmarked some $3.2 million of the total to more than 80 productions and ideas for new Australian dramas, documentaries, comedies, music, arts and children’s content.