Jason Gibbins

A multi-media editor and journalist, Jason was appointed Senior News Editor of the BBC Local News Partnerships in 2024 after initially joining the project as Assistant Editor in 2017.

Prior to joining BBC News Online in 2015, he was an editor responsible for all print, online and social media output for a range of National World newspapers and websites.

Titles he has edited include the Banbury Guardian, Daventry Express, Buckingham Advertiser & Review, Bucks Herald and Hemel Gazette.

In a newspaper career spanning more than 30 years, he has also worked for titles including the Northampton Chronicle & Echo, Coventry Telegraph and, on a freelance basis, the Mail on Sunday and Sunday Express.

His ongoing passion for the regional news industry, alongside a desire to ensure UK councils continue to be challenged and held to account, were his core motivating factors for joining the Local News Partnerships.

Away from work he is most likely to be found at Stamford Bridge, following the highs and lows of Chelsea Football Club.

If you have any desire to read his Chelsea-related ramblings (alongside occasional reflections on the media industry), you can follow him on X @jgibbins.

Jason can also be contacted via LinkedIn, or email at jason.gibbins@bbc.co.uk