Bbc news editor in chief

The Editor-in-Chief of BBC News is a senior leadership position responsible for overseeing the editorial direction and strategy of the BBC's news output. Here are some of the notable Editors-in-Chief of BBC News:

  1. Richard Sambrook (2001-2004): Sambrook was the first Editor-in-Chief of BBC News, responsible for leading the news division through a period of significant change and expansion.
  2. Helen Boaden (2004-2013): Boaden was a veteran BBC journalist who served as Editor-in-Chief of BBC News for nearly a decade. During her tenure, she oversaw the launch of new TV and radio channels, as well as the development of online news services.
  3. James Harding (2013-2018): Harding was a former editor of The Times and a BBC journalist who became Editor-in-Chief of BBC News in 2013. He was responsible for leading the news division through a period of significant change, including the launch of new digital services and the development of a more global news strategy.
  4. Fran Unsworth (2018-2020): Unsworth was a veteran BBC journalist who served as Deputy Director of BBC News before becoming Editor-in-Chief in 2018. She was responsible for leading the news division during a period of significant change, including the launch of new TV and radio channels and the development of online news services.
  5. James Purnell (2020-present): Purnell is a former BBC journalist and politician who became Editor-in-Chief of BBC News in 2020. He is responsible for leading the news division through a period of significant change, including the launch of new digital services and the development of a more global news strategy.

Some of the key responsibilities of the Editor-in-Chief of BBC News include: