BBC journalist Parkinson set to depart
Reece Parkinson, producer/broadcaster/content strategist at BBC News, is set to depart. His tweet reads: “I will be leaving BBC Radio 1Xtra on March 27th. I started as an intern at 21, then 2 years later, got my first on-air show. The past 7 years have been incredible. I would like to extend my gratitude to […]
The Independent hires Cobham as GA reporter
Tara Cobham has joined The Independent as a general assignment reporter to cover national and foreign news. Recently, she was a broadcast journalist at BBC News. Previously, Cobham reported for MailOnline and MyLondon and freelanced for Reach and Metro. Cobham has a B.A. from the University of Bristol and a M.A. from City, University of […]
BBC adds four to its US team
The following excerpt was sent out from the BBC: Today, the BBC announced several key appointments across its digital and TV news teams as part of its ongoing commitment to expanding its world-leading news offering in North America. Sumi Somaskanda will be a chief presenter on the BBC’s news channel – BBC News – […]
BBC appoints Griffith Australia and New Zealand correspondent
BBC has tapped Hywel Griffith to serve as Australia and New Zealand correspondent. Recently, he held the post of Wales correspondent. Griffith has been with the BBC for more than 22 years. He joined as a news trainee in September 2000. Since then, he has served as a broadcast journalist, senior broadcast journalist, Wales correspondent […]
BBC News journalist Nasar departs for Voice of America
Khudai Noor Nasar, a senior journalist at BBC News, has left to freelance for Voice of America. His tweet reads: “After almost 7 years I resigned the BBC and today was my last working day. It was an incredible journey and I’ll surely miss all great colleagues in Kabul, Islamabad and London.” In his new role […]
BBC veteran Motson passes away
The following excerpt was sent out from the BBC: Legendary commentator John Motson, who had an illustrious 50-year career with the BBC, has died aged 77. Motson covered 10 World Cups, 10 European Championships and 29 FA Cup finals for BBC Sport before retiring from the organisation in 2018. Popularly known as ‘Motty’, he had […]
Agyepong-Parsons swaps BBC for The ENDS Report
The ENDS Report has hired James Agyepong-Parsons as a presenter and producer. In his new role, he will present the bi-weekly podcast and work on specialist documentaries focused on environmental affairs. Agyepong-Parsons joined from BBC Studios, where he was an investigative researcher. Previously, he worked at The ENDS Report from December 2016 to March 2021 […]
BBC appoints Brindley editor of North West England local news team
BBC has tapped Chris Bindley to serve as editor to lead its North West England local news team. Bindley held various roles at the BBC including assistant editor, senior broadcast journalist, producer and sports news reader. Bindley graduated from Sheffield Hallam University in Sheffield, England. Connect with Bindley on Twitter.
Rolling out news channel, BBC eliminates presenter roles for some employees
The following excerpt was published in the Anglo-Celt: Long-serving BBC broadcasters Martine Croxall, Jane Hill and Ben Brown are to lose their chief presenter roles as the corporation launches its new rolling news channel. The BBC is combining its domestic and international channels to create a single 24-hour TV service as part of a new […]
An emotional farewell for veteran BBC journalist Joanna Gosling
Joanna Gosling, a journalist who had been with the BBC for 23 years has left. “Lucky me to have had this great job, that has never felt like a job,” she added. Gosling served as a news anchor on BBC News Channel/BBC1/BBC2/BBC World since 1999. She hosted the mid-mornings on BBC News Channel and BBC2. […]
