Hooton: 'Some may see this as a bold appointment ... '
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Matthew Hooton, ex-political adviser with no journalism background, named editor of The Post to leverage connections and unsettle institutions. The appointment highlights editorial governance risks: credibility requires strict firewalls between opinion and coverage when insiders with political ties lead newsrooms.
Hooton: 'Some may see this as a bold appointment...'
The former advisor to National and ACT - who has not worked as a journalist - has been appointed to the top job at the Wellington newspaper.
Analysis - Stuff has startled the media - and some customers - by picking former political strategist and lobbyist Matthew Hooton.
Hooton's appointment comes amid questions about The Post's future ownership.
Reaction to The Post's newly appointed editor ranges from "inspired" to "shocked", with the overall position "wait and see".