Rebecca Keating Appointed Editor of Radio 4's Today Programme
Rebecca Keating, a seasoned journalist with extensive experience on some of the BBC's most prominent news shows, has been appointed as the new editor of the Radio 4 Today programme.
Keating has been with the BBC for nearly two decades and currently serves as the assistant editor for several Radio 4 programmes including The World at One, PM, Broadcasting House, and The World This Weekend.
Her previous senior roles include positions on major news and current affairs programmes such as the BBC One news at Six and Ten, as well as Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg.
"When I first joined Today as an output editor nearly 10 years ago, I could not have imagined being given the immense privilege of leading the programme."
"In a fractured landscape, where what is true is increasingly harder to ascertain, Today's role in holding power to account and hosting the debates shaping our society is more important than ever."
Today remains the BBC's flagship radio news programme, with the latest Rajar figures indicating that 5.61 million listeners tuned in during the final three months of 2025.
Keating, who joined the BBC from the Australian Broadcasting Corporation, has reported on major news events for BBC outlets, including the death of Queen Elizabeth II, general elections, and conflicts in Ukraine, Gaza, and Iran.
"I look forward to working with Amol, Anna, Emma, Justin and Nick, along with the programme's clever and incredibly diligent production team, to ensure Today thrives in the next phase of its evolution," she added.
John McAndrew, the BBC's director of live and daily news, expressed optimism about Keating's appointment, stating that he hopes it will attract "new audiences across all platforms, while preserving its [Today's] unique heritage and special place in listeners' lives."
Keating will succeed Owenna Griffiths, who held the editor role for over five years.
