24-04-2024, 08:12 AM
They are, also, very different roles - being an editor isn’t just about having a visible profile, but your connections, ability to break stories, depth of knowledge etc. Anna Foster presenting on the news channel and News at One doesn’t make it any more likely she’ll replace Jeremy Bowen as International Editor, for example, even though it raises her viewer recognition.
I think you have to assume they’re looking for someone who adds a new dimension to the coverage than has been seen to date - else you’d stay with having royal correspondents only.
There is no guarantee Sarah would even want to apply. For a good sense of the difference between being a correspondent and an onscreen editor, particularly in terms of impact on your life and the demands of the role, consider this tweet from Zoe Kleinman:
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I think you have to assume they’re looking for someone who adds a new dimension to the coverage than has been seen to date - else you’d stay with having royal correspondents only.
There is no guarantee Sarah would even want to apply. For a good sense of the difference between being a correspondent and an onscreen editor, particularly in terms of impact on your life and the demands of the role, consider this tweet from Zoe Kleinman:
x.com