Hakim swaps BBC for Sky News
Yalda Hakim, chief anchor at BBC News, where she also hosts ‘The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim,” will leave to join Sky News as lead world news presenter. In her new role, Hakim will host a new prime-time show focused on international news. Commenting on her new role, she said: “I am honored and excited […]
Jones swaps Metro.co.uk for BBC News
Award-winning journalist Harrison Jones has been tapped to serve as a senior journalist at BBC News. Recently, he was a senior news reporter at Metro.co.uk. Previously, Jones reported for the Oxford Mail and Times Limited and was a reporter and contributor at The Guardian. He also reported for The Times and contributed to The Huffington […]
BBC News Brazil appoints Quero head/editor
BBC News has promoted Caio Quero to head/editor of BBC News Brazil. Recently, he served as executive editor/bureau chief. Quero joined BBC News in September 2008 as a reporter/producer, Brazilian Service. He then served as an assistant editor and left in March 2012 to freelance for BBC Brazil and for the O Estado de São […]
BBC journalist Thierij goes freelance
Sira Thierij, Europe producer and video journalist at BBC News, wrote on Twitter: “Excited to share some personal news: After three fantastic years with the BBC I recently moved to Dakar, Senegal to start a freelance career. I’ve been dreaming about this for a while and feel really proud to make it happen!” Previously, she […]
STV News hires Wright as reporter
STV News has tapped Oliver Wright to serve as a reporter. He comes from BBC News, where he was a journalist – Radio News. Previously, Wright freelanced as a social media researcher for BBC Scotland and as a multimedia news and sport reporter/bulletin editor at Bauer Media Group. Wright graduated from Glasgow Caledonian University. You […]
BBC News appoints Brant presenter
Robin Brant, a correspondent at BBC News, has been appointed to the post of presenter. He has been with BBC News for more than a decade holding various roles, including China correspondent. Brant also held the posts of reporter, political reporter, Malaysia correspondent and political correspondent, and as a producer at Sky News. Brant has […]
BBC hires Moss as senior journalist
BBC News has tapped Adam Moss to serve as a senior journalist. Recently, he was editor of Leicester Mercury, Coventry Telegraph and Northants Live at Reach plc. Before that, Moss served as executive editor of Reach plc title Lincolnshire Live. He also worked as an assistant news editor and then deputy news editor at Nottingham […]
Thomas, BBC’s head of Midlands, departs for comms job
Stuart Thomas, head of the Midlands at the BBC, is set to depart. His tweet reads: “I’m joining the country’s leading rail firm, LNER, as Communications Director. I’ll be at the BBC for a few months yet, finishing the first stage of our vital digital transformation.” Thomas joined the BBC in June 2009 as head […]
BBC News names Champion investigations editor
BBC News has appointed Gail Champion as an investigations editor. Recently, she worked on the UK Insight team. Commenting on her appointment, Champion said: “I am delighted to be a part of the BBC’s significant new investment into original investigative journalism, which remains just as important as ever in our changing media landscape. “I am […]
BBC News hires Zeffman as chief political correspondent
BBC News has tapped Henry Zeffman to serve as chief political correspondent. Recently, he held the post of associate political editor at The Times. During his seven years at The Times, Zeffman has held the posts of political reporter, political correspondent, Washington correspondent and chief political correspondent. Zeffman graduated from the University of Oxford. Be […]
