Jim Middleton is an Australian journalist and was a senior advisor to former South Australian Senator Tim Storer.
Jim Middleton | |
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 Middleton hosting an event in July 2014. | |
| Born | Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
| Education | University of Western Australia |
| Occupation | Advisor |
| Years active | 1970–present |
| Employer | Senator Tim Storer |
| Known for | Journalism, TV presenting |
| Partner | Alice Ryan |
| Children | Veronica Phillips, Miriam Phillips, Kitty Middleton, Nell Middleton, Maud Middleton |
| Website | Jim Middleton profile |
Middleton graduated from the University of Western Australia[1] before joining the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) in 1970.[2] Middleton was involved in the transformation of radio station 2JJ into the national Triple J brand, networked nationally around Australia.[3] He served as the ABC's North America correspondent[4] until 1988, when he became the ABC's chief political correspondent in Canberra.[5] In 2008, Middleton left his political role in Canberra to join the Australia Network, presenting Newsline and The World.[4][5]
Middleton took a voluntary redundancy from the ABC following the closure of the Australia Network due to funding cuts[5] signing off on 2 September 2014.[4]
Middleton joined Sky News Australia a month later, beginning on 22 September 2014, as a reporter and foreign correspondent.[6] In July 2016, he became presenter of new program Weekend Agenda.[7] Middleton departed Sky News in early 2018 to serve as a senior advisor to former Senator and family friend Tim Storer.[8]
In 2022 Middleton became media advisor to the Climate 200 group.[9]
References
edit- ^ "Jim Middleton profile". The Conversation. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Connect - Sky News Team". Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2015.
- ^ "Jim Middleton leaves the ABC". RadioInfo. 4 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ a b c Myriam Robin (3 September 2014). "'A bereavement' for the ABC as Jim Middleton takes redundancy". Crikey. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ a b c "Jim Middleton, veteran ABC journalist, signs off for the last time". ABC News. 5 September 2014. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ Healey, Briana (22 September 2014). "Jim Middleton welcomed by Sky News Australia as new anchor". Influencing. Archived from the original on 26 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2016.
- ^ "Mediaweek Morning Report". MediaWeek. 18 July 2016. Retrieved 18 July 2016.
- ^ "Independent senator hires veteran reporter". Yahoo!7 News. Retrieved 11 April 2018.
- ^ "Climate 200 - About Us".