New head of BBC News will focus on new platforms and technology
The newly appointed head of BBC News Rachel Jupp has set out her immediate priorities which include embracing new platforms and using technology to work more efficiently.
On her first day in the role, Jupp stressed she will “recommit” to the division’s mission to pursue the truth and “reinvent how we do it” with more investigations and “sharp” analysis.
Jupp said she will aim to reach audience where they are by “embracing new platforms, formats and ways of telling our stories”.
“I want to think about creative, engaging storytelling, for whatever platforms our audiences are on,” she said.
She also suggested that using tech and innovations “to work more efficiently and live within our means” will help the division remain “sustainable”.
“People are changing how they get their news and too many of them, particularly younger audiences, aren’t finding us. We need to adapt urgently - we need to be where they are, with journalism made for them,” she said.
“To do that we need to be clear about how we can improve, we need to test new ideas, and we need to judge our success on outcomes, not just activity.”
More broadly, she committed to being a “visible”, “engaged” and “open” head of news, revealing that some of the proposals for savings will be set out this month.
Around 550 roles are at risk of being cut across the BBC Content, Nations and News teams this year.
“I will announce changes as soon as I can, and recognise that uncertainty is difficult. But I am determined that the changes we make now will mean that BBC News will thrive in the future, and that our vital journalism will continue to be as valuable, and valued, as it’s always been,” she added.
Last week, leaders in the news and factual space including Rob Burley, Emily Maitlis and Ben de Pear told Broadcast how they believe Jupp will lead the division as it faces financial and political pressure.
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