From TheWrap · A.J. Katz · · 1m 10s
Rachel Jupp Named BBC News Director
Rachel Jupp leads BBC News after Deborah Turness resignation.
In brief
Rachel Jupp leads BBC News after Deborah Turness resignation. Rachel Jupp becomes BBC News and Current Affairs director, overseeing 4,500 employees across 40+ languages. Originally reported by TheWrap.
New BBC News Director
Rachel Jupp has been named director of BBC News and Current Affairs, taking over one of the world’s largest news operations nearly a year after Deborah Turness resigned from the role.
Current Role
Jupp, who currently serves as director of BBC News Documentaries and Long Form Journalism, will begin the new job later this month, according to the BBC.
Team Size
She will oversee roughly 4,500 employees across a news operation that reaches audiences in more than 40 languages worldwide.
New Responsibilities
The appointment puts Jupp in charge of the BBC’s sprawling domestic and international news operation as the broadcaster continues adapting its journalism to changing audience habits.
Jupp's Statement
Jupp said in a Monday statement, "I’m honoured to be asked to lead BBC News," adding that she wants to champion the broadcaster’s "independent and impartial journalism" and deepen audience trust.
“I’m honoured to be asked to lead BBC News”
The headline
Rachel Jupp becomes BBC News and Current Affairs director, overseeing 4,500 employees across 40+ languages.
