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BBC Sparks Anger After Going Back To Drawing Board In Search For First Royal Editor
BBC News has advertised externally for its first royal editor after apparently passing over two internal candidates: Mark Easton and Daniela Relph.
Among the potential external candidates, Nikkhah is highly regarded by the BBC having featured in set piece coverage, including commentating on Queen Elizabeth II’s Platinum Jubilee alongside David Dimbleby. The royal editor job advert makes clear that stories about the monarchy are “reputationally critically important” to the BBC and require a “great deal of experience, expertise and editorial judgement.” Amid accusations that the BBC is sometimes cautious with its output, the successful candidate will be expected to cater for the “significant audience interest in stories reflecting personal aspects of the royals and recent controversies.”
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