Geoff Hill appointed as editor of ITV News

ITV has today announced that Geoff Hill has been appointed as editor of ITV Network News.

In his new role, Hill will be responsible for all of ITV’s national news programmes, including its website.

Hill has over 20 years of journalism and TV news experience, most recently as editor of Channel 5 News.

During that time, he has overseen award-nominated home and foreign coverage, a studio build and a new programme launch with NewsTalk Live. He has also collaborated with ITN Productions to supplement news coverage of key stories with fast-turnaround documentaries and specials for the channel.

“I’m honoured and excited at the prospect of leading some of the finest journalists in the world,” Hill said. “From BAFTA and Emmy award winners to multi-media journalists breaking news online – ITV News is full of passionate, talented people who put everything into every programme they make.

“I’ll be leaving Channel 5 News with mixed emotions after all that the team has achieved in launching a new service and breaking new ground, but I can’t wait to start this next challenge by returning to ITV News.”

Hill rejoined ITN from CNN International, where he was director of coverage in a role that saw him lead content for the network across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. During this time, he oversaw CNN’s coverage of the Amanda Knox trial in Perugia, as well as the Royal Wedding, UK elections and the South African World Cup.

Prior to CNN, Hill worked for ITN for nearly a decade from 2000 until 2009 where he held senior input and output positions at ITV News, rising to programme editor, with responsibility for the flagship News at Ten.

He went on to launch and run the 24-hour sports news channel Setanta Sports News as editor-in-chief, developing a schedule from scratch and leading a team of nearly 60 people.

His appointment follows the departure of Deborah Turness, who recently joined NBC as President of NBC News.