Jack Latimore has been appointed Indigenous affairs journalist at The Age.
Latimore is a Birpai man with family ties to Thungutti and Gumbaynggirr nations. He is an experienced journalist who was previously managing editor of NITV Digital.
Managing editor of NITV digital Jack Latimore is joining The Age.Credit:
Age editor Gay Alcorn said she was delighted with Latimore’s appointment, which will significantly boost coverage of Indigenous issues.
“From the Victorian treaty and truth-telling process, to significant national discussions about the Voice to Parliament, Indigenous issues are critical to Australia’s future,” she said.
“Jack’s experience and story-telling ability will be crucial to our coverage.”
Latimore’s role will be supported by the Judith Neilson Institute for Journalism and Ideas. Jack starts at The Age on July 26.
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