A BBC Information veteran has introduced he’s leaving the broadcaster and “heading off into the sundown” after almost three a long time, and is not certain what his subsequent transfer will probably be
A BBC Information reporter has give up the broadcaster after 29 years.
Investigative journalist Tony Smith took to social media on Tuesday (August 20) to announce that he was leaving the broadcaster and wasn’t certain what was coming subsequent. The video journalist and documentary maker revealed he had determined to simply accept redundancy.
He follows various BBC veterans departing the company, resembling Politics Stay host Jo Coburn, South At the moment presenter Sally Taylor, and Look East climate star Julie Reinger. Taking to X – previously Twitter – he posted: “Heading off into the sundown. Some private information.
“After 29 years, at this time is my final day at BBC Information. It has been wonderful, however the provide of redundancy was too good to show down – and it felt like a great time to strive one thing new.” He added: “Unsure what comes subsequent – watch this house.”
His followers rushed to assist him within the feedback following the information, one person writing: “Sorry to listen to that, however I count on you should have enjoyable on the opposite aspect!” One other stated: “All the perfect Tony for no matter comes subsequent”.
A 3rd commented: “All the perfect Tony, have a ball.” A fourth added: “Involves us all, Tony. Finest needs for the longer term.”
Tony first joined the BBC in 1997, when he labored as a journalist for BBC Information. He reported from international locations the world over in his first 10 years on the broadcaster, travelling to locations resembling Asia, Africa and The Americas.
He has scooped up a number of awards, his first being for a narrative on racism in Northern Eire the place he took dwelling the celebrated House Information Award from the Royal Tv Society (RTS). He additionally received a second RTS award for a narrative on the demise of teenager Molly Russell after viewing self-harm photos on-line.
In 2010, he was promoted to Senior Broadcast Journalist – a task which might see him cowl world occasions resembling Brexit and Covid. He additionally accompanied the Prime Minister all over the world on journeys to Europe, the USA and China.
Since 2019, Tony has targeted on particular studies and investigations, principally for the 6pm and 10pm tv information. His ground-breaking investigations into on-line harms have led to questions in Parliament and adjustments within the regulation.
He has travelled to the likes of Ukraine and the Center East to cowl worldwide conflicts. He took a quick six-month sabbatical from the BBC through the Covid pandemic in an effort to practice and assist volunteers for the Shout psychological well being disaster textual content service.
He stated: “This was a chance to tackle a paid position, chargeable for the coaching, assist, and well-being of greater than 100 volunteers.” Away from the BBC, he has labored as a visitor lecturer at Falmouth College, specializing in investigative journalism.
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