Jupp is highly regarded as a journalist, but what a task she faces.
The BBC faces constant criticism over story selection & alleged bias from all quarters.
Meanwhile, she will have to deal with the use of AI and the rising influence of short form video for news.
A tough job.
@michaelsavage.bsky.socialNEW: BBC elevates one of its most trusted troubleshooters to oversee BBC News.
Rachel Jupp will start in the role soon. BBC journalists had grown frustrated at delays/lack of direction.
Her gargantuan task - trying to arrest the decline in trust in news
www.theguardian.com/media/2026/o...
theguardian.com
Former Panorama editor Rachel Jupp appointed as head of BBC News
Appointment of experienced troubleshooter follows internal disquiet over delay in replacing Deborah Turness
