The BBC wants to hire 20 people based mostly in the U.S. to produce more analysis, data journalism, original investigations and live coverage.
February 16, 2022

The BBC wants to fill more than 20 editorial positions in the U.S. and Canada, which would double its digital news team in North America and expand its coverage for BBC.com and the BBC News app. Execs hope it will help grow revenue opportunities. Read more below.

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