BBC · 8 hours ago
Regional Director, News (Americas)
Washington, DC
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveBBC is the world’s most trusted news provider, committed to delivering independent and impartial news. As Regional Director, you will play a pivotal role in driving commercial growth by developing regionally tailored strategies that expand audience reach and deepen engagement.
BroadcastingMedia and EntertainmentNewsSocial News
Responsibilities
Develop a Regional Growth Plan: Set the editorial strategy and delivery plan for your region
Direct Journalism Production: Oversee the resources, commissioning, production and output of all journalism in your region, including all relevant language services, to enhance reputation and reach and provide value for money
Act as Ambassador: Represent BBC News as the most senior representative in your region, engaging with local political and regulatory stakeholders, and broadcast and digital partners
Manage Regional Budget: Oversee the allocated regional budget, ensuring effective strategic spend and ongoing cost efficiencies
Provide Leadership: Offer creative, inspirational leadership and editorial vision to enhance the quality of output in line with BBC News' strategic priorities. Work collaboratively with areas of Global Directorate and BBC News to reduce duplication and share skills and support where appropriate
Contribute to Governance: Participate in divisional and wider BBC Senior Leader governance, influencing the strategic direction of BBC News
Qualification
Required
Senior level editorial and business leader
Local regional knowledge - clear understanding of local markets and ideally some, if not all, of the languages serviced
Strong editorial and journalistic instincts through understanding how editorial outputs are commissioned, financed, produced, and regulated
Able to prioritise and oversee the management of multiple high risk stories in a newsroom environment including breaking news and deployments
Global mindset - able to adjust to different environments and cultures internationally
Company
BBC
BBC is a large-scale broadcasting corporation that offers content to inform, educate, and entertain people.
Founded in 1922
10001+ employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2023 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.68MKey Investors
Horizon 2020
2019-02-06Grant· $5.68M
Leadership Team
Tony Hall
Chief Executive Officer and Editor-in-Chief
Glyn Isherwood
Chief Financial Officer
Recent News
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