Cabral returns to BBC North America
Sam Cabral, a journalist at BBC North America, has returned to the network after a two-month hiatus. Previously, he has also worked as a politics reporter at Medill News Service and a production intern at WJLA-TV. He has also written weekly blog content on WordPress and Medium at New America. He was also an editorial […]
BBC journalist Harrison set to depart
Paul Harrison, broadcast journalist, UK newsgathering, at the BBC, will be leaving next month to join the European Broadcasting Union. Harrison has been with the network for 7 years, where he has also worked as a broadcast assistant – UGC Hub, digital producer – BBC Stories, and broadcast journalist – UGC Hub. He was also […]
FT hires Saragosa as executive producer of audio
The Financial Times has hired Manuela Saragosa as executive producer of audio, working across the podcasts for the title. Saragosa joins from the BBC, where she has worked for over 22 years as a senior presenter, journalist and producer. She was also a news presenter at Radio Netherlands and an Amsterdam correspondent at Bridge News. […]
BBC journalist Godwin departs
Cody Godwin, reporter/video journalist/producer at the BBC, has left. Godwin had been with the BBC for over 4 years, previously having also freelanced and interned for the network. She has also worked at ITV and was an intern at Athens Banner-Herald. She was also an anchor/reporter/producer at Grady NewSource. Godwin holds a master’s degree in […]
New Statesman hires Kroeger as international managing editor
The New Statesman has hired Alix Kroeger as an international managing editor. She joins from the BBC, where she was most recently a senior journalist. In her new role, she will be managing the international edition, leading planning, commissioning and editing, and working on international strategy. Kroeger is a veteran BBC journalist. She has served […]
Parkar departs BBC for HuffPost
Nabihah Parkar has joined HuffPost as an audience engagement reporter, covering stories relating to news and culture. She joins from the BBC, where she was a digital journalist. Before that, she served as a journalist and then as a broadcast journalist at the network. She was also a news reporter at Johnston Press. She has […]
BBC appoints Burgess executive editor U.K. News content
Richard Burgess is now executive editor, UK news content, at BBC. Previously, he held the post of UK news editor. Burgess has been with the BBC for over 11 years, and has previously also served as head of BBC Sports News and BBC radio sport. He was also a sports journalist at Manchester Evening News.
BBC tech correspondent Cellan-Jones to leave after 40 years
Rory Cellan-Jones, BBC technology correspondent, is leaving the network after 40 years. Adam Miller of Metro UK writes, “The 63-year-old said his role as tech correspondent has been the ‘best job imaginable’ but it was time to explore new ventures. “Sharing the news on Twitter, he wrote: ‘Some personal news..in late October I shall be leaving […]
Yoon joins the Washington Post as breaking news video editor
The Washington Post has hired Julie Yoon as a breaking news video editor for the Seoul hub. She starts August 16. Yoon joins from BBC, where she has worked for close to three years, most recently as a multimedia broadcast journalist. Before that, she was a video editor at HuffPost. Yoon was also a global […]
BBC News taps Razzall as culture editor
BBC News has named Katie Razzall as its first culture editor, replacing former arts editor Will Gompertz. Razzall will be starting her new role in November, covering arts, entertainment and culture in all its forms across the UK. Razzall has been with the network for over 7 years, serving as a special correspondent, BBC Newsnight, […]
