Jay, former BBC economics editor, dies at 87
Peter Jay, the former economics editor of the BBC, has died aged 87. A BBC story states, “At various times, Jay was also economics editor of the Times newspaper, presenter of ITV’s Weekend World, British Ambassador to Washington, launch chairman of TV-am and chief of staff to Robert Maxwell. “In a statement, his family said: […]
BBC hires Marketplace’s Jamali as tech correspondent
BBC has hired Lily Jamali as its North America tech correspondent, based in San Francisco. Jamali has been a senior reporter for “Marketplace” for the past three years. She was previously co-host of KQED’s “The California Report,” which aired on NPR stations throughout the state. Prior to joining “The California Report,” Jamali was the anchor […]
BBC hires Gupta in New York as business correspondent
The BBC has hired reporter Ritika Gupta as a North America business correspondent in New York. She will provide live coverage and analysis of economics and business news and anchor a daily TV business show. Previously she was an on-air reporter and producer for Bloomberg Television, covering business, the economy and financial markets news. Gupta graduated […]
Comfort takes on new role at BBC
Andy Comfort, acting news editor for BBC Radio Humberside, has been named senior journalist team manager for the Hull Local Story Team. Comfort joined the broadcaster in April 1995. He has worked as a senior presenter for BBC Radio Humberside and as a senior broadcast journalist and presenter. He also served as a breakfast show […]
Thorpe departs Reach plc for BBC
George Thorpe, breaking news content editor at Reach plc titles including Bristol Live and Dorset Live, is set to depart at the end of the year. The move follows as Reach cuts back, which has led to 450 people being let go. Thorpe said: “I’m really excited to be moving over to the BBC and […]
BBC appoints Smart host of late night show
BBC has tapped Gordon Smart to host BBC Radio 5 Live’s late-night show, which airs Monday to Thursday 10 p.m. -1 a.m. Smart will continue to present his Sunday show, which airs 8-10 p.m. He joined BBC in July 2022 as a radio presenter. Commenting on his new role, Smart said: “I am thrilled to […]
BBC taps Craddock to serve as senior community journalist
Chris Craddock will take on the role of senior community journalist at the BBC in January. Currently, Craddock serves as a reporter at BBC Radio Jersey, where he sets up and sources content for the Saturday and Sunday breakfast shows. Previously, he worked as a journalist. He also served as editor of KL.FM 96.7, a […]
Wilde joins BBC as journalist
The BBC has hired Claire Wilde as a journalist. She said: “I am incredibly proud of the work we produced, from building tracker stories monitoring the under-strain NHS to running investigations into rip-off PFI schemes. “But it’s always good to set yourself a new challenge, so I’m really pleased to be joining the BBC team […]
BBC’s Kay to launch deep-dive interview program
Katty Kay, U.S. special correspondent at BBC Studios, is set to take leave from her role to launch a new deep-dive interview program. “Influential with Katty Kay” will be a nine-episode season set to debut on Nov. 16. The program will air weekly on the BBC News Channel, BBC.com and YouTube. It will also be […]
BBC offers advanced apprenticeship program
The following was sent out from journalofmusic.com: The BBC is offering Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship opportunities for individuals aiming to begin or switch to careers in technical operations, HR, marketing, business, journalism, or production. These apprenticeships combine practical experience with formal qualifications and are available across the UK for individuals over 18 who are eligible to work in the country. Apprentices will receive […]
