Guardian: BBC proposal to ‘pool’ journalists across Today, Newsnight and Panorama
May 13th, 2011Posted by Rachel McAthy in Broadcasting, Editors' pick, Job losses
The Guardian reports this morning that some journalists on BBC programmes including Newsnight, Panorama and Radio 4′s Today programme could be replaced by a “pooled system of journalists”.
According to the Guardian’s report the possible idea was outlined to staff on Tuesday by BBC News director Helen Boaden.
The change would affect the news programmes department within BBC News, which is separate from the main newsgathering operation providing stories for the TV and radio bulletins.
In a statement the BBC said it was “not going to get drawn into a running commentary”.
No decisions have been taken and therefore these claims remain speculation. Any decisions coming out of the process would be subject to approval by the BBC Trust.
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