Travel and outdoor enthusiast, writer, photographer and television presenter Cameron Ewart-Smith has been appointed editor of Getaway magazine, with effect from the beginning of February. He replaces Don Pinnock, who retires at the end of March.
Cameron brings to the job several years’ experience as editor of custom titles Xplore and Wild, where he was also involved in the content strategies for the latter’s website, newsletter, mobile platform, events and TV – all key areas in his new role of developing Getaway’s editorial strategy and delivery across its platforms.
“Cameron’s extensive multi-media editorial knowledge, coupled with his enthusiasm for adventure sport, wildlife and travel, make him the natural choice and a welcome addition to the team,” commented Getaway publisher Jacqueline Lahoud. “Poised to ride the wave of a recovering economy, the hype of the World Cup and with an exciting year ahead for the Getaway brand, this appointment is perfectly timed.”
This is not Cameron’s first stint with the travel title; he began his editorial career as senior photojournalist with Getaway in 2000. He left the magazine in 2003 to travel across South America for a year, doing research for a book.
On his return he continued his association with the brand over the next six years as compère of the Getaway Show and presenter of photographic workshops for readers.
Cameron has contributed widely to local and international publications on subjects related to his interests, which includinge hiking, mountaineering, diving and mountain biking. Through his association with Wild, he was recently the presenter of a six-part TV series on the Transfrontier Parks for Homebrew Films.
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