Radio 1: Daniel Plain is new deputy editor-in-chief
Daniel Plain is to become deputy editor-in-chief of Roger Schawinski's private station with immediate effect. The 41-year-old succeeds Iwan Santoro, who has held the post of Editor-in-Chief a.i. since January 1, 2010.
Plain has been a producer and reporter at Radio 1 since its launch in March 2008. Previously, he was at Radio 24, where he was most recently also deputy editorial director. "Daniel Plain is the ideal appointment for me, as his many years of experience as a radio journalist will make a significant contribution to further raising Radio 1's profile as a leading news station," Iwan Santoro is quoted as saying in a statement.
