Jonathan Aspinwall

Background

About Jonathan Aspinwall

Award winning Editor and Leader with over twenty years of TV, Radio and Digital experience. I currently lead BBC News Podcasts including Newscast and Newscast TV. I created the award winning Ukrainecast and was responsible for the reboot of Americast which recently won an RTS award for its Undercover Voter strand. I've series edited The Shamima Begum Story which is the second series of the multiple award winning series 'I'm Not a Monster'. I've created and launched the BBC's Eurovisioncast podcast. I've worked on some of the BBC’s biggest brands including Radio 4 and BBC Breakfast. A proven leader with an outstanding reputation for raising standards, running complex projects and improving team culture. Run programmes from around the globe including the US Election Results and live broadcasts from Kashmir. I’ve devised digital strategies - bringing in crucial under-served audiences. I have launched many new programmes, made award winning documentaries and worked with some of the highest profile talent in the BBC. Selected for the BBC’s prestigious News Leadership scheme and the BBC Disability Steering Group. Extensive input on LGTBQ+ portrayal in the BBC. Specialise in: journalism, tv, radio, digital content and platforms, managing and coaching cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, budget responsibility on large productions, planning and implementing editorial strategies, analysing data to support decision-making, successful diversity initiatives and inclusive leadership.