Inside Journalism
Journalists in the News: Hampshire journalist chosen as BBC News Channel editor
Paul Royall has been appointed as the Executive News Editor of the BBC News Channel on a permanent basis, the BBC has announced.
Royall’s new role makes him one of the leading journalists in the UK and puts him at the forefront of guiding BBC through what looks like a tumultuous year for news – with wars in Ukraine and Gaza along with upcoming elections in the US, UK and EU.
“I am delighted to be leading the BBC News channel on a permanent basis. This is a hugely talented team and I’m excited by everything we can achieve for audiences going forward. 2024 will be another momentous year of news, and it will be a privilege to be at heart of if for the channel,” he said.
The staff and students at Winchester Journalism would like to send Paul our congratulations – he has been a regular Guest Editor on our student news bulletin, Winol, and his advice and support have been amazing.