A Channel Nine boss has quit her high profile position as executive producer on A Current Affair after her shocking 'drunk' Logie Awards posts.
Amy McCarthy informed colleagues she was 'standing down' in an email on Thursday following her questionable comments on Facebook earlier this month.
The media professional, who has been demoted to 'senior producer' in the Sydney newsroom, shocked followers when she shared a post saying she had just arrived at the Logies and 'could get drunk now'.
'I can get drunk now. You thought you'd been spammed before! Standby!' she said.
McCarthy later added: 'Luckily my phone died before any evidence could be recorded.'
She also uploaded an image of Jimmy Barnes performing at the awards ceremony along with a suggestive comment, writing: 'Deserves a spot on the grid! #wouldstilldohim.'
In the email sent to A Current Affair staff, McCarthy apologised for her behaviour and informed them she had made the decision to 'stand down' from the executive producer role.
She also shared her regret at casting a disreputable light on the news program with the scandal and admitted she had made 'a stupid mistake'.
'I want to thank so many of you for the love and support you've shown me over what has been a really tough week,' McCarthy wrote.
'I made a stupid mistake -- one that was not meant to be hurtful or harmful in any way. But it has brought unwanted and negative attention to a show I love and a team I adore. For that, I'm very sorry.
'With the support of my family, I've had time to reflect on this and after talking with Fiona about what's appropriate for me and the show going forward, I am stepping down as EP of A Current Affair, effective immediately.
'I've worked really hard over the past 12 months to make sure ACA is the best it can be. I made a huge commitment to this show and I'm proud of what we've achieved together.
'I'm not leaving Nine; I'm heading back to the newsroom -- a place I've loved for over a decade.'
'I'll be joining the News production team and I'm really looking forward to jumping straight back into it.'
McCarthy took extended leave from her position the day after news broke of the scandalous comments she made about Cold Chisel's 69-year-old frontman Jimmy.
She then met with Fiona Dear, Nine's head of news and current affairs, several times before deciding to resign from the executive producer position, with senior reporter Steve Marshall filling in the role.
McCarthy came under fire earlier this month for the 'inappropriate' social media posts she made during the Logie Awards.
One Channel Nine insider told The Australian that McCarthy's comments sparked outrage and were 'out of step with Nine's drawn-out cultural review'.
'Imagine if a male news boss had made comments like that about a female singer like Delta Goodrem -- it's totally inappropriate,' they said.
The scandal came just months after Channel Nine reportedly cracked down on staffers after dropping the axe on Today presenter Alex Cullen.
Cullen, 44, lost his job at the station in January after accepting $50,000 from billionaire Block bidder Adrian 'Mr Lambo' Portelli.
The network followed the shocking news with a reminder to all employees about their 'professional obligations'.
Nine's director of news and current affairs, Fiona Dear, sent the message via email to all staff.
In the note to staff, which was sighted by Daily Mail, the network boss wanted to remind 'broadcast journalists and on-air talent' that their conduct was 'vital' to maintaining trust with the viewing public.
'Accordingly, we acknowledge that commercial arrangements, sponsorships and endorsements exist at most media companies, including Nine,' Dear said in the email.
'In line with our professional obligations, as well as Nine's legal and regulatory obligations, these arrangements are permitted in certain circumstances, provided the appropriate disclosure occurs and that they are conducted in accordance with Nine's policies and procedures.'
Dear also wrote that all staff were obliged to conduct themselves according to professional and ethical guidelines as set out by the Commercial Television Industry Code of Practice, and Nine's Social Media Guidelines and Gift Policy.
'All Nine Group employees are required to adhere to these policies and remain up to date with any developments,' she wrote.
Dear also added: 'And of course, the MEAA Journalist Code of Ethics, which applies to journalist members of the MEAA, also serves as a useful reminder of the professional standards for which journalists strive.'