Nicholas Watt
| Nicholas Watt | |
|---|---|
| Education |
University of York University of Wales |
| Occupation | Journalist |
| Employer | BBC |
| Known for | Newsnight |
Nicholas "Nick" Watt is a British journalist. He is the current political editor on BBC's Newsnight.
Early life
Watt studied History at the University of York between 1986-1989, before studying for a postgraduate diploma in Journalism Studies at the University of Wales between 1989–90.[1]
Career
Watt began his career as a political reporter based in Belfast working for The Times as Ireland Correspondent, covering the initial stages of the peace process.[2][3]
In 1997, he was based in London following his appointment as Political Correspondent for The Times,[3] before joining The Guardian a year later where he worked as European Editor and Chief Political Correspondent.[2][3] Between 2007 and 2008, he was the acting Political Editor for The Observer.[3]
In 2016, Watt left The Guardian to become Political Editor for Newsnight on BBC Two, replacing Allegra Stratton.[2]
References
- ↑ "Nicholas Watt". linkedin.com. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- 1 2 3 Jackson, Jasper (23 March 2016). "BBC2's Newsnight hires Guardian's Nick Watt to replace Allegra Stratton". The Guardian. Retrieved 20 June 2017.
- 1 2 3 4 "BBC Newsnight appoints Nick Watt as new Political Editor - Media Centre". BBC Media Centre. 23 March 2016. Retrieved 20 June 2017.