Cannabiz has expanded its editorial team with the appointment of Adam Sheldon as digital journalist, while chief correspondent Steve Jones takes on the role of editor.
Sheldon previously worked at the ABC covering news and current affairs for the public service broadcaster and breaking national news across Australia.
He cut his teeth at a local newspaper in rural South Australia reporting on farming and local politics, winning a state award for Young Journalist of the Year.
Sheldon, who will report to Jones, also works for ESPN as a sports journalist and is a regular contributor to other sports publications.
Jones said: “There’s never any shortage of stories in cannabis and, as the industry and our audience grows, we need to expand the editorial team to match that demand.
“I’m delighted that we’ve managed to snare a great journo like Adam to join the team.”
Sheldon, who will be at the Cannabiz Awards on Thursday and starts work next week, added: “I’ve been an avid reader of Cannabiz since the early days and already have a good insight into the industry. I can’t wait to meet everyone and get started.”
He will be contactable via ad**@**********om.au.
In light of the changes, Cannabiz co-founder and chief growth officer Martin Lane will step away from the news desk to focus on commercial opportunities and business development.