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Former Guardian editor tipped for BBC news chief role

Created at 7 Jun · 12:04 PM1 source
IN SHORT

Ian Katz, current head of content at Channel 4 and former Guardian editor, has reportedly been interviewed for the top news job at the BBC by new director-general Matt Brittin.

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Who's Involved

Ian Katz
Head of content at Channel 4, interviewed for BBC news chief role
Matt Brittin
New BBC director-general conducting interviews

↳ Why This Matters

The appointment of a new head of news at the BBC could signal shifts in editorial direction and programming strategy for the public broadcaster's news division.

Key facts

  • Ian Katz has been interviewed for the BBC's top news job.
  • Katz is currently head of content at Channel 4.
  • He is a former editor of The Guardian.
  • The interviews were conducted by new BBC director-general Matt Brittin.

Ian Katz, the current head of content at Channel 4 and a former editor of The Guardian, has reportedly been interviewed for the top news position at the BBC. The interviews were conducted by the newly appointed director-general, Matt Brittin. The Mail on Sunday understands that Katz is a leading candidate for the role.

Frequently asked questions

Ian Katz is the current head of content at Channel 4 and is a former editor of The Guardian newspaper.

The interviews are being conducted by the new BBC director-general, Matt Brittin.

The appointment could influence the future editorial direction and content of the BBC's news output.

What Happens Next

01A decision on the new head of news is expected.

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How It Developed

7 Jun · 8:17 AM
Ian Katz, former Guardian editor and current head of content at Channel 4, has been interviewed for the BBC's head of news position by Matt Brittin.

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