Channel Nine executive producer resigns after THIS inappropriate Logies posts
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Channel Nine’s A Current Affair executive producer Amy McCarthy has resigned following a controversial night at the Logies.
The events have sparked intense media scrutiny and internal reflection within the network.
Staff were left shocked by the fallout from her social media activity.
McCarthy made a series of posts on social media during celebrations for the Logies, where ACA host Allison Langdon became the inaugural winner of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs presenter.
'I can get drunk now. You thought you’d been spammed before!! Standby!!' McCarthy wrote on her private account, later adding, 'Luckily my phone died before any evidence could be recorded!!'
She also posted an inappropriate comment about Australian singer Jimmy Barnes after his performance at the awards, saying, 'Deserves a spot on the grid! #wouldstilldohim.'
The posts were leaked to a media writer at The Australian, prompting swift internal action. On Thursday, McCarthy informed staff she had stepped down from her role as executive producer and would take a producing position within the newsroom.
'I want to thank so many of you for the love and support you’ve shown me over what has been a really tough week,' McCarthy wrote in an email to colleagues.
'I made a stupid mistake – one that was not meant to be hurtful or harmful in any way.
'But it has brought unwanted and negative attention to a show I love and a team I adore. For that, I’m very sorry.
'With the support of my family, I’ve had time to reflect on this and after talking with Fiona about what’s appropriate for me and the show going forward, I am stepping down as EP of A Current Affair, effective immediately.'
McCarthy acknowledged the hard work she had put into A Current Affair over the past 12 months, noting her 'huge commitment' to the show and how proud she was of what had been achieved.
McCarthy’s resignation aligns with Nine’s 'zero tolerance' approach to inappropriate conduct and ongoing cultural reforms within the network.
A recent internal review revealed that 52 per cent of staff had experienced or witnessed abuse of power or authority, 49 per cent had faced bullying, discrimination or harassment, and 24 per cent had experienced sexual harassment.
If the fallout from a workplace misstep has you thinking about how power and respect play out at work, there’s another story that sheds light on similar dynamics.
It explores the impact of hierarchical pressure and how negative behaviours can ripple across teams, affecting everyone involved.
Reading real-life examples can help us reflect on our own workplaces and consider ways to foster a healthier culture.
Read more: Why ‘eat the young’ hurts every generation in the workplace, and how we can all make a change
Losing the trust of a team you have worked closely with can change everything—how would you respond if a colleague’s actions reflected poorly on your workplace?
The events have sparked intense media scrutiny and internal reflection within the network.
Staff were left shocked by the fallout from her social media activity.
McCarthy made a series of posts on social media during celebrations for the Logies, where ACA host Allison Langdon became the inaugural winner of the Ray Martin Award for Most Popular News or Public Affairs presenter.
'I can get drunk now. You thought you’d been spammed before!! Standby!!' McCarthy wrote on her private account, later adding, 'Luckily my phone died before any evidence could be recorded!!'
She also posted an inappropriate comment about Australian singer Jimmy Barnes after his performance at the awards, saying, 'Deserves a spot on the grid! #wouldstilldohim.'
ACA boss resigns over controversial Logies posts. Image source: LinkedIn
The posts were leaked to a media writer at The Australian, prompting swift internal action. On Thursday, McCarthy informed staff she had stepped down from her role as executive producer and would take a producing position within the newsroom.
'I want to thank so many of you for the love and support you’ve shown me over what has been a really tough week,' McCarthy wrote in an email to colleagues.
'I made a stupid mistake – one that was not meant to be hurtful or harmful in any way.
'But it has brought unwanted and negative attention to a show I love and a team I adore. For that, I’m very sorry.
'With the support of my family, I’ve had time to reflect on this and after talking with Fiona about what’s appropriate for me and the show going forward, I am stepping down as EP of A Current Affair, effective immediately.'
McCarthy acknowledged the hard work she had put into A Current Affair over the past 12 months, noting her 'huge commitment' to the show and how proud she was of what had been achieved.
She had replaced Fiona Dear as head of ACA after Dear moved to Darren Wick's former role as head of news and current affairs in May last year, following Wick’s departure over inappropriate behaviour allegations.McCarthy’s resignation aligns with Nine’s 'zero tolerance' approach to inappropriate conduct and ongoing cultural reforms within the network.
A recent internal review revealed that 52 per cent of staff had experienced or witnessed abuse of power or authority, 49 per cent had faced bullying, discrimination or harassment, and 24 per cent had experienced sexual harassment.
If the fallout from a workplace misstep has you thinking about how power and respect play out at work, there’s another story that sheds light on similar dynamics.
It explores the impact of hierarchical pressure and how negative behaviours can ripple across teams, affecting everyone involved.
Reading real-life examples can help us reflect on our own workplaces and consider ways to foster a healthier culture.
Read more: Why ‘eat the young’ hurts every generation in the workplace, and how we can all make a change
Losing the trust of a team you have worked closely with can change everything—how would you respond if a colleague’s actions reflected poorly on your workplace?
