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BBC Scotland Boss Exiting To Irish Broadcaster RTÉ


Steve Carson is moving from BBC Scotland To RTE after a decade with the 'Guilt' broadcaster

Steve Carson, who has been running things for the corporation north of the border since the start of the pandemic, has taken up a new role as Director of Video for his former employer RTÉ, where he used to be head of programs. He joins Patricia Monahan, also unveiled today as RTÉ’s new Director of Audio having exited Irish radio station Newstalk, on the organization’s leadership team. He said of his record: “Over the past seven years across two roles at BBC Scotland, I have been blessed to partner with the brilliant creative industry here, and together we have seen the launch of the BBC Scotland channel, landmark series including Guilt and Rebus, record levels of licence fee investment in Scotland, the biggest ever range of live sport coverage, and strong audience growth online across the BBC’s iPlayer, Sounds News and Sport products.”

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