Exclusive: The BBC’s protracted stand-off with five seasoned female news channel presenters has taken another twist after the women were asked to reapply for jobs for a second time.
Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh have not been on BBC News for more than nine months amid a dispute over their future.
The women were not successful last year in landing one of five UK-based chief presenter roles on the relaunched news channel, but they later complained about the fairness of the recruitment process.
Several sources said BBC News has now invited the women to reapply for two chief presenter roles: one opened up by Yalda Hakim’s defection to Sky News and another newly-created position.
If they are unsuccessful, the news anchors are likely to be offered a correspondent/presenter role, though this would be considered a demotion for the experienced anchors.
Some...
Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh have not been on BBC News for more than nine months amid a dispute over their future.
The women were not successful last year in landing one of five UK-based chief presenter roles on the relaunched news channel, but they later complained about the fairness of the recruitment process.
Several sources said BBC News has now invited the women to reapply for two chief presenter roles: one opened up by Yalda Hakim’s defection to Sky News and another newly-created position.
If they are unsuccessful, the news anchors are likely to be offered a correspondent/presenter role, though this would be considered a demotion for the experienced anchors.
Some...
- 1/12/2024
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: A BBC internal investigation has found that star presenters on its relaunched news channel were not promised their jobs before an open recruitment process.
Matthew Amroliwala, Christian Fraser, Yalda Hakim, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri were announced in February as the chief presenters of BBC News, but unsuccessful candidates complained that managers decided on the line-up last year before allowing people to apply.
Daryl Maitland, head of Hr at production arm BBC Studios, was brought in to investigate the recruitment process. He delivered his report this week, concluding that the BBC was fair to the 15 presenters who applied for the five roles, which command salaries of up to £230,000.
He did not support claims that the five successful presenters were pre-selected because they were already familiar to international audiences on BBC World News.
Maitland is said to have reached this conclusion despite hearing evidence from a so-called “whistleblower” among the five presenters,...
Matthew Amroliwala, Christian Fraser, Yalda Hakim, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri were announced in February as the chief presenters of BBC News, but unsuccessful candidates complained that managers decided on the line-up last year before allowing people to apply.
Daryl Maitland, head of Hr at production arm BBC Studios, was brought in to investigate the recruitment process. He delivered his report this week, concluding that the BBC was fair to the 15 presenters who applied for the five roles, which command salaries of up to £230,000.
He did not support claims that the five successful presenters were pre-selected because they were already familiar to international audiences on BBC World News.
Maitland is said to have reached this conclusion despite hearing evidence from a so-called “whistleblower” among the five presenters,...
- 10/13/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC is carrying out a review to establish whether it requires more news channel presenters as five senior female anchors remain in the dark about their future.
Deadline understands that BBC News management is assessing whether more on-screen talent is required to host its increased streaming output.
The BBC News channel relaunched in April, merging the UK broadcaster’s domestic and international news networks and boosting online content.
This included the launch of “single story streams” in which rolling news coverage is dedicated to one story on iPlayer or the BBC News website, such as Donald Trump’s indictment in New York.
The resourcing review has been ongoing for a number of weeks and insiders are speculating that it could be a way for the BBC to reintegrate the female presenters who have been benched for five months.
Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh...
Deadline understands that BBC News management is assessing whether more on-screen talent is required to host its increased streaming output.
The BBC News channel relaunched in April, merging the UK broadcaster’s domestic and international news networks and boosting online content.
This included the launch of “single story streams” in which rolling news coverage is dedicated to one story on iPlayer or the BBC News website, such as Donald Trump’s indictment in New York.
The resourcing review has been ongoing for a number of weeks and insiders are speculating that it could be a way for the BBC to reintegrate the female presenters who have been benched for five months.
Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh...
- 8/30/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
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Top BBC news anchor Yalda Hakim has jumped ship to Comcast-owned Sky. She is set to join Sky News as lead world news presenter. Her start date has not yet been confirmed.
At the BBC Hakim is a chief anchor for BBC News where she also hosts “The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim.” At Sky News she will host a new prime-time show focused on international news.
“I am honored and excited to be joining Sky News as lead world news presenter,” said Hakim. “I have long admired Sky for its smart, fearless and world-class reporting. At a time when global media must work harder than ever to earn the confidence of our viewers, I look forward to giving my all as part of one of the most talented and accomplished news teams anywhere.”
David Rhodes, executive chair of Sky News Group, said: “We’re so excited to...
Top BBC news anchor Yalda Hakim has jumped ship to Comcast-owned Sky. She is set to join Sky News as lead world news presenter. Her start date has not yet been confirmed.
At the BBC Hakim is a chief anchor for BBC News where she also hosts “The Daily Global with Yalda Hakim.” At Sky News she will host a new prime-time show focused on international news.
“I am honored and excited to be joining Sky News as lead world news presenter,” said Hakim. “I have long admired Sky for its smart, fearless and world-class reporting. At a time when global media must work harder than ever to earn the confidence of our viewers, I look forward to giving my all as part of one of the most talented and accomplished news teams anywhere.”
David Rhodes, executive chair of Sky News Group, said: “We’re so excited to...
- 7/27/2023
- by K.J. Yossman
- Variety Film + TV
BBC News journalist Yalda Hakim is quitting less than four months after being promoted to a sought-after £230,000 chief presenter role on the UK broadcaster’s rolling news channel.
In a surprise move, Hakim is joining Sky News as its lead world news presenter, hosting a primetime show for the channel owned by Comcast.
The decision has raised eyebrows at the BBC after the corporation heralded her appointment as one of five chief presenters on the newly-merged BBC News channel.
Hakim presents The Daily Global for the news channel, which has combined the BBC’s domestic service with BBC World News. Maryam Moshiri will take over Hakim’s duties on the show.
Hakim’s departure opens up an opportunity for one of five female BBC News channel presenters currently in limbo nearly four months after the merger.
Deadline revealed last month that there is anger over the treatment of the women.
In a surprise move, Hakim is joining Sky News as its lead world news presenter, hosting a primetime show for the channel owned by Comcast.
The decision has raised eyebrows at the BBC after the corporation heralded her appointment as one of five chief presenters on the newly-merged BBC News channel.
Hakim presents The Daily Global for the news channel, which has combined the BBC’s domestic service with BBC World News. Maryam Moshiri will take over Hakim’s duties on the show.
Hakim’s departure opens up an opportunity for one of five female BBC News channel presenters currently in limbo nearly four months after the merger.
Deadline revealed last month that there is anger over the treatment of the women.
- 7/27/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC is facing growing pressure to find a resolution for five seasoned female presenters, many of whom have been unable to work for months amid a merger of the corporation’s UK and international news channels.
The women have not presented on the BBC News channel since March and some have been at home against their wishes as the broadcaster establishes the structure of its slimmed-down rolling news operation.
The five anchors impacted are Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh. Between them, they have more than 100 years of experience working at the BBC.
Deadline understands that there is currently no clear resolution to the impasse, but colleagues are increasingly angry about the BBC’s treatment of the women.
The BBC is also facing questions about how much money it is wasting while the senior anchors sit on the bench, with some estimating that...
The women have not presented on the BBC News channel since March and some have been at home against their wishes as the broadcaster establishes the structure of its slimmed-down rolling news operation.
The five anchors impacted are Martine Croxall, Karin Giannone, Geeta Guru-Murthy, Kasia Madera, and Annita McVeigh. Between them, they have more than 100 years of experience working at the BBC.
Deadline understands that there is currently no clear resolution to the impasse, but colleagues are increasingly angry about the BBC’s treatment of the women.
The BBC is also facing questions about how much money it is wasting while the senior anchors sit on the bench, with some estimating that...
- 6/20/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BBC News will make sweeping changes to its news channel presenting line-up from next week, with a number of seasoned anchors dropping off air.
The British broadcaster is merging its UK and World News stations into a single channel, with changes gradually being introduced from April 3.
Audiences are unlikely to notice a “big bang” overhaul, but one of the most notable differences will be the channel’s presenter lineup.
Newsroom sources also expect BBC management to rethink plans to reduce UK news amid fears that the merger could dilute domestic output and damage viewing figures. The BBC said the channel always planned to carry UK news for local viewers.
From next week, five journalists will take up Chief Presenter roles, including Matthew Amroliwala, Yalda Hakim, Christian Fraser, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri.
A further 10 UK-based presenters were unsuccessful in applying for these roles, and Deadline hears that many have...
The British broadcaster is merging its UK and World News stations into a single channel, with changes gradually being introduced from April 3.
Audiences are unlikely to notice a “big bang” overhaul, but one of the most notable differences will be the channel’s presenter lineup.
Newsroom sources also expect BBC management to rethink plans to reduce UK news amid fears that the merger could dilute domestic output and damage viewing figures. The BBC said the channel always planned to carry UK news for local viewers.
From next week, five journalists will take up Chief Presenter roles, including Matthew Amroliwala, Yalda Hakim, Christian Fraser, Lucy Hockings, and Maryam Moshiri.
A further 10 UK-based presenters were unsuccessful in applying for these roles, and Deadline hears that many have...
- 3/28/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: BBC News presenters have been told that they can relax their formal dress code in the pursuit of more authentic reporting as the broadcaster seeks to reinvent its 24-hour news channel.
Naja Nielsen, BBC News’ Director of Digital, told staff last week that the more rugged “sweaty and dirty” look certain journalists adopt when away from the studio can be more trustworthy.
Nielsen was speaking as the BBC steps up plans to merge BBC World News with its domestic news channel in an effort to cut costs and make its rolling news output more appealing to online audiences. Managers argue it is a chance to create the best news channel in the world.
Nielsen told a wide group of journalists: “It’s a bit like, be as sweaty and dirty as when we’re in the field is actually more trustworthy than if we look like we’ve just...
Naja Nielsen, BBC News’ Director of Digital, told staff last week that the more rugged “sweaty and dirty” look certain journalists adopt when away from the studio can be more trustworthy.
Nielsen was speaking as the BBC steps up plans to merge BBC World News with its domestic news channel in an effort to cut costs and make its rolling news output more appealing to online audiences. Managers argue it is a chance to create the best news channel in the world.
Nielsen told a wide group of journalists: “It’s a bit like, be as sweaty and dirty as when we’re in the field is actually more trustworthy than if we look like we’ve just...
- 2/20/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Exclusive: The BBC has told 10 of its most seasoned news anchors that they have lost their prestige presenting roles on the broadcaster’s rolling news channel.
Deadline can reveal that journalists including Jane Hill, Martine Croxall, and Ben Brown were informed yesterday that they will not be among the chief presenters on a relaunched BBC News channel.
The BBC is combining its international and domestic news channels into a single offering as the corporation bids to cut costs and reinvent its output for a digital age.
The merger has been rumbling on for months, but in a single day 10 presenters were effectively told that their services are not required when the merged channel launches around April. Jess Brammar, editor of the news channels, phoned around presenters to deliver the news.
Annita McVeigh, Geeta Guru-Murthy, and Shaun Ley are also among the unlucky presenters. Along with Croxall and Brown, they spend...
Deadline can reveal that journalists including Jane Hill, Martine Croxall, and Ben Brown were informed yesterday that they will not be among the chief presenters on a relaunched BBC News channel.
The BBC is combining its international and domestic news channels into a single offering as the corporation bids to cut costs and reinvent its output for a digital age.
The merger has been rumbling on for months, but in a single day 10 presenters were effectively told that their services are not required when the merged channel launches around April. Jess Brammar, editor of the news channels, phoned around presenters to deliver the news.
Annita McVeigh, Geeta Guru-Murthy, and Shaun Ley are also among the unlucky presenters. Along with Croxall and Brown, they spend...
- 2/2/2023
- by Jake Kanter
- Deadline Film + TV
Prince Albert II of Monaco is weighing in on Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah Winfrey. His Highness gave his reaction during a March 25 interview with BBC World News. "It's very difficult to be in someone's place," he told correspondent Yalda Hakim. "I can understand that the pressures that they were under, but I think this type of public display of dissatisfaction, to say the least, these types of conversations should be held within the intimate quarters of the family and doesn't really have to be laid out in the public sphere like that. So, it did bother me a little bit. I can understand where they're coming from in a certain way, but I think it wasn't the...
- 3/26/2021
- E! Online
China’s top broadcasting regulator said Thursday that it will ban BBC World News from the country, according to the official Xinhua news agency.
The ban comes exactly a week after the U.K. media regulator Ofcom ruled to revoke the U.K. broadcast license of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV’s English-language service Cgtn.
China’s National Radio and TV Administration (Nrta) said that BBC World News was found to have “undermined China’s national interests and ethnic solidarity” because of its China-related reports that “went against the requirements that news reporting must be true and impartial,” said Xinhua.
According to Xinhua, the Nrta wrote in a statement: “As the channel fails to meet the requirements to broadcast in China as an overseas channel, BBC World News is not allowed to continue its service within Chinese territory. The Nrta will not accept the channel’s broadcast application for the new year.
The ban comes exactly a week after the U.K. media regulator Ofcom ruled to revoke the U.K. broadcast license of Chinese state broadcaster CCTV’s English-language service Cgtn.
China’s National Radio and TV Administration (Nrta) said that BBC World News was found to have “undermined China’s national interests and ethnic solidarity” because of its China-related reports that “went against the requirements that news reporting must be true and impartial,” said Xinhua.
According to Xinhua, the Nrta wrote in a statement: “As the channel fails to meet the requirements to broadcast in China as an overseas channel, BBC World News is not allowed to continue its service within Chinese territory. The Nrta will not accept the channel’s broadcast application for the new year.
- 2/11/2021
- by Rebecca Davis
- Variety Film + TV
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