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 – […]

Euronews editor Folch departs for Catalan News

Gerard Escaich Folch, assignment editor at Euronews, has left. Folch has been with Euronews for over 2 years, previously working as a broadcast and digital journalist. Folch will be joining Catalan News in Barcelona as a reporter. Folch has previously worked at various outlets in Barcelona, including as news reporter and presenter at Ràdio Capital […]

Euronews appoints de Ferrer head of social media

Euronews has promoted Marthe de Ferrer to the post of head of social media for Euronews Verticals. In her new role, de Ferrer will write articles occasionally but will be focusing on social media journalism. Previously, de Ferrer has held various roles at Euronews, including social media producer for Euronews Living/Green, social media lead for […]

Thomson Reuters Foundation appoints Khan editor-in-chief

The Thomson Reuters Foundation has named Yasir Khan as editor-in-chief. In his new role, Khan will lead a team of reporters and will be overseeing the digital transformation of the foundation’s news offering. His new role begins Jul. 20. Currently, Khan is editor-in-chief of Digital at Euronews. Khan has over 20 years of experience in […]