After 6 years with ARN and 16 years with Nova Entertainment, has been made redundant as a result of further job cuts. Daniel was Head of Content – Operations in Perth for the last 18 months, with Content Director roles with 96FM prior to that.

Underhill shared on Linkedin:

You don’t get to turn off 25 year old switches many times in a career.

Over the past several years at ARN, I’ve had the privilege of leading Content Operations nationally – aligning people, systems and strategy behind some of Australia’s most recognisable audio brands.

It was a period of significant transformation. We retired a 25-year-old playout system and replaced it with a leading-edge platform – then pushed it to places few operators have attempted. The result: one of the most dynamic and flexible broadcast networks in Australia, operating seamlessly across four time zones. Infrastructure built to match the scale and pace of a rapidly evolving media landscape.

More rewarding than the technology, though, were the people I had the privilege to work alongside to build it.

I’m taking time to consider where I can create the most impact next.

Throughout my career — from programming #1 radio stations to leading national operational frameworks — I’ve been drawn to the intersection of content, technology and organisational design.

At its core, the work has always been about enabling operators to perform at their best. Technology shouldn’t be an obstacle; it should be — and can be — a force multiplier.

Currently in stock on my shelves: time, perspective and a healthy interest in caffeine.

If there’s something meaningful to be built at the intersection of content and systems, I’m listening.

After two and a half decades in audio, I’ve learned the value of a good conversation.