News & Newsroom
Head of Newsfor international productions
Leads a broadcaster's newsroom, setting editorial standards and overseeing all news output.
Head of News profiles
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Questions producers ask
- What does a head of news do?
- Leads a broadcaster's newsroom, setting editorial standards and overseeing all news output.
- How do I hire a head of news for international productions?
- Browse the Head of News profiles on Crew Collective, check credits, showreels and availability, then send an enquiry from the profile. References checked on a profile means staff have confirmed their credits with at least 3 industry references. If you need a full news & newsroom team, list the roles in one enquiry.
- What else is a head of news called?
- Depending on the production and country, the role is also known as news director, editor-in-chief news, head of newsgathering.
- Which department does a head of news work in?
- Head of News sits in the News & Newsroom department. Journalists, news producers, camera crews and video journalists who gather, produce and broadcast news.