Truth behind Stan Grant's departure from ABC revealed!
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There have been big changes for respected broadcaster Stan Grant recently–just last week, it was reported that Stan had left ABC as a full-time employee.
Now, Stan has provided more details about why he stepped down from ABC and what’s next for his career.
Stan acknowledged that he had quit as a full-time employee and said there is 'no bad blood' with ABC. He also plans to collaborate with them on future projects.
‘The ABC is precious to me, and so are its people. For now, I need to go in a different direction, but I will always consider ABC family. I look forward to working with you all again some time,’ says Stan.
Stan went on to say that his hopes to change the ‘toxic’ global news culture by working on something constructive is the reason he had walked away from both ABC and the media after four decades.
He has now been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Constructive Institute Asia Pacific in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University.
At Monash University, Stan will be leading projects and debates fostering media integrity.
'There is no better person to lead the advocacy for a more solutions-focused, democratic approach to journalism,' Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Katie Stevenson, said.
She added: 'Beyond the Institute’s mission, our media students will have the privilege of drawing upon Stan’s rich experience and knowledge of media and his passion to change news culture for the better.'
For Stan, his new role at Monash University is an ‘incredibly exciting’ opportunity.
He said: 'It aligns with my values and draws on my 40 years in journalism, as well as my commitment to doing public interest journalism better in a way that serves the public at a time when the stakes couldn’t be higher for our country and for the world.'
ABC News Director Justin Stevens has commented on Stan Grant’s departure and said: ‘This is a role that clearly aligns with Stan’s desire to lead a conversation in Australian media about how media can foster a more constructive and kinder discourse.’
‘We respect Stan’s decision, and we hope he will still be a contributor for ABC in the future from this new role. The ethos behind it aligns with our endeavour to make our journalism more constructive at a time where the media sector is seeing increasing levels of news avoidance and news fatigue,’ he added.
What is News Fatigue?
News fatigue is a phenomenon involving feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, or exhausted by the constant stream of news, particularly when most of it is negative.
In today’s digital age, the ever-present nature of news via multiple platforms can make it difficult for some people to stay on top of current events without feeling overwhelmed.
How can we manage News Fatigue?
As we engage more with news and current events, news fatigue can pose significant stress. Taking steps to manage our news consumption can lessen the impact of news fatigue.
One way to lessen the impact is by limiting time spent absorbing the news, particularly before bed.
Another is by being selective about the sources we read from.
Moreover, Stan Grant's career shift is necessary in today's fast-paced media–moving away from relentless negativity in the news and towards more balanced, solution-focused reporting could be the antidote to news fatigue.
This innovative approach is not just about managing stress–it’s a mission to reshape journalism and the dire state of global news culture.
And here at the SDC, we also try to manage news fatigue by sending daily newsletters with news that matters to you so members do not need to search through hundreds of daily news.
Let us know your thoughts on Stan Grant’s departure in the comments below!
Now, Stan has provided more details about why he stepped down from ABC and what’s next for his career.
Stan acknowledged that he had quit as a full-time employee and said there is 'no bad blood' with ABC. He also plans to collaborate with them on future projects.
‘The ABC is precious to me, and so are its people. For now, I need to go in a different direction, but I will always consider ABC family. I look forward to working with you all again some time,’ says Stan.
Stan went on to say that his hopes to change the ‘toxic’ global news culture by working on something constructive is the reason he had walked away from both ABC and the media after four decades.
He has now been appointed as the inaugural Director of the Constructive Institute Asia Pacific in the Faculty of Arts at Monash University.
At Monash University, Stan will be leading projects and debates fostering media integrity.
'There is no better person to lead the advocacy for a more solutions-focused, democratic approach to journalism,' Dean of the Faculty of Arts, Professor Katie Stevenson, said.
She added: 'Beyond the Institute’s mission, our media students will have the privilege of drawing upon Stan’s rich experience and knowledge of media and his passion to change news culture for the better.'
For Stan, his new role at Monash University is an ‘incredibly exciting’ opportunity.
He said: 'It aligns with my values and draws on my 40 years in journalism, as well as my commitment to doing public interest journalism better in a way that serves the public at a time when the stakes couldn’t be higher for our country and for the world.'
ABC News Director Justin Stevens has commented on Stan Grant’s departure and said: ‘This is a role that clearly aligns with Stan’s desire to lead a conversation in Australian media about how media can foster a more constructive and kinder discourse.’
‘We respect Stan’s decision, and we hope he will still be a contributor for ABC in the future from this new role. The ethos behind it aligns with our endeavour to make our journalism more constructive at a time where the media sector is seeing increasing levels of news avoidance and news fatigue,’ he added.
What is News Fatigue?
News fatigue is a phenomenon involving feelings of being overwhelmed, stressed, or exhausted by the constant stream of news, particularly when most of it is negative.
In today’s digital age, the ever-present nature of news via multiple platforms can make it difficult for some people to stay on top of current events without feeling overwhelmed.
How can we manage News Fatigue?
As we engage more with news and current events, news fatigue can pose significant stress. Taking steps to manage our news consumption can lessen the impact of news fatigue.
One way to lessen the impact is by limiting time spent absorbing the news, particularly before bed.
Another is by being selective about the sources we read from.
Moreover, Stan Grant's career shift is necessary in today's fast-paced media–moving away from relentless negativity in the news and towards more balanced, solution-focused reporting could be the antidote to news fatigue.
This innovative approach is not just about managing stress–it’s a mission to reshape journalism and the dire state of global news culture.
And here at the SDC, we also try to manage news fatigue by sending daily newsletters with news that matters to you so members do not need to search through hundreds of daily news.
Key Takeaways
- Stan Grant has resigned from ABC to take on a role as Asia-Pacific Director of the Denmark-based Constructive Institute in conjunction with Monash University.
- According to ABC News Director Justin Stevens, Stan's new role aligns with his desire to lead a more constructive and kinder discourse in Australian media.
- In his new role at the Constructive Institute, Grant will lead projects and debates that foster media integrity, seeking to change the ‘toxic’ global news culture.