Nine CEO Mike Sneesby has announced employees of the network will receive a ‘Recognition Bonus’.
Permanent employees who joined Nine prior to April 1 2022 and don’t already participate in other company incentive plans will be paid $1750.
The bonus is a ‘thank you’ to employees after a successful FY2022 for the network.
In a statement to employees, Sneesby praised the employees for their achievements which have led to the financial success of the business.
“The strength of our business and our financial performance has come from great achievements across every part of our company, and you’ve all played your part in that,” he said.
“The effort, professionalism, and sheer tenacity from each and every one of you to drive that success is certainly appreciated by myself, the Board and the Leadership Team,” he added.
This comes after Nine recently released its mid year ratings report earlier this month in which the network claimed to have the one position.
The network has dominated the national conversation with the era-defining Ash Barty win at the Australian Open to the record-breaking season of Married At First Sight and top-rating local drama in Underbelly: Vanishing Act.
Hamish Turner, director 9Now and programming, said at the time of the report’s release: “We are proud to be the home of unique, genre-defining content that challenges, excites and engages millions of Australians. 2022 delivered Ash Barty’s historic win at Rod Laver Arena.
“With 3.835 million viewers it is the highest rating program of the year and the highest rating Australian Open Women’s Final of all time. Nine is home to the most watched series in the country in Married At First Sight and the most popular reality series in Lego Masters.
And we have only just begun, with family favourite Australian Ninja Warrior launching tomorrow night and The Block: Tree Change set to air in the coming months. Not to mention two more exclusive State of Origin matches and the NRL Grand Final.”
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Top image: Mike Sneesby