Rebecca Keating appointed Editor of BBC Radio 4 Today programme

Rebecca Keating will become the new Editor of BBC Radio 4’s Today programme, starting in the coming weeks.

She moves into the role from her current position as assistant editor across several Radio 4 news programmes, including The World at One, PM, Broadcasting House and The World This Weekend.

John McAndrew, Director of Live and Daily News, said Rebecca has “an exciting and ambitious vision for Today’s future” and will help the programme reach new audiences while maintaining its established role.