Robert Misigaro
Chelmsford,Essex
Summary
Dedicated to covering all relevant news with speed and accuracy to maximise reader base and bottom-line profits. Experienced in assigning, shaping and directing news stories at the helm of a well-qualified and highly regarded team.
Curious News Editor with 5 years of experience in journalism. Successful at writing and editing and committed to fast turnarounds and accurate reporting. Adept at digital and print journalism with goal-oriented problem-solving and innovative techniques that drive productivity.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
Work history
News editor
BBC News
London, City of London
01.2007 - 09.2025
- Maintained an up-to-date understanding of industry trends and current events to enable informed editing decisions.
- Upheld journalistic integrity through rigorous fact-checking procedures, maintaining public trust in reporting credibility.
- Fulfilled role as primary point of contact for public inquiries enhancing community relations.
- Participated in weekly planning meetings contributing valuable insights into future story developments.
- Managed a team of 15 multimedia journalist covering the Great Lakes region of Africa, reached an audience of over 3 million weekly.
- Facilitated communication between production teams and journalists to deliver high-quality broadcasts seamlessly.
- Implemented a cross-platform strategy, improving content reach across various digital platforms.
- Coordinated live broadcast schedules, ensuring the smooth running of daily programmes.
- Reviewed and revised scripts submitted by reporters ensuring alignment with house style guidelines, improving overall quality of output.
- Sought out stories by pursuing other news organisations information periodically and either assigned or wrote the stories according to strict timelines.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Salford
Salford 09.2003 - 06.2006
Skills
- Editorial leadership
- Content strategy development
- Crisis communication management
- Digital storytelling
- Audience engagement techniques
- Data-driven journalism
- Multimedia integration
- Broadcast coordination
Affiliations
- Music
- African history
- Films
Languages
English, French, Swahili, Kirundi
Fluent
Timeline
News editor
BBC News
01.2007 - 09.2025
Bachelor of Arts - Broadcast Journalism
University of Salford
09.2003 - 06.2006