Jordan Baker appointed editor of the Herald as Bevan Shields steps down

SMH editor steps down to focus on ‘health and wellbeing’

Bevan Shields, the editor of the Sydney Morning Herald, has announced he is stepping down after four years in the role, with his replacement already named.

Sydney Morning Herald editor steps down after four years in top job

Bevan Shields told staff on Tuesday afternoon he would step down and take a break over summer. His replacement will begin in the new year.

Jordan Baker appointed editor of the Herald as Bevan Shields steps down

Shields, the former federal editor for both The Herald and The Age informed staff on Tuesday afternoon, saying the job has been the honour of his life, and that he will now focus on his health and wellbeing, as well as the next chapter in his career.

Jordan Baker appointed editor of the Herald as Bevan Shields steps down

Shields, the former federal editor for both The Herald and The Age informed staff on Tuesday afternoon, saying the job has been the honour of his life, and that he will now focus on his health and wellbeing, as well as the next chapter in his career.

Jordan Baker appointed editor of the Herald as Bevan Shields steps down

Shields, the former federal editor for both The Herald and The Age informed staff on Tuesday afternoon, saying the job has been the honour of his life, and that he will now focus on his health and wellbeing, as well as the next chapter in his career.

Memo: Sydney Morning Herald Editor Bevan Shields resigns after four years to “focus on my health”, to be replaced by Chief Reporter Jordan Baker early in 2026

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