Southern Cross Austereo (SCA) has appointed Nick Unger as head of TV sales - Sydney.

Unger, who began his career as a coordinator with SCA, is currently group business manager at Nine, where he led the broadcast sales trading team. 

In his new role, Unger will be responsible for providing strategic direction to the Sydney TV sales teams, as well as supporting national sales opportunities.  He has expertise as a leader in sales planning and strategy, group business planning and developing sponsorships and promotions.

“We were dedicated to finding someone dynamic and strategic to lead our high-performing TV sales team. A key focus for Nick will be building and managing these teams, and an ability to work collaboratively across the board,” said chief sales officer, Brian Gallagher.

“I’m thrilled that we have managed to lure Nick back to the SCA family. He has leveraged his intense enthusiasm and passion for TV and media into a career. He lives in the NBN market and will be a strong cultural fit and inspirational leader for the Sydney team."

Unger’s role is effective from 9 March 2020.