To get on BBC News, identify a specific named correspondent covering your sector, pitch a story with clear public interest, comply with BBC editorial guidelines requiring two independent sources for contested claims, and offer a spokesperson who is prepared for broadcast. BBC News does not accept paid content of any kind.
BBC News entry points
- BBC Newsgathering desk (general news).
- Specialist correspondents (business, tech, health, politics).
- Regional BBC News (BBC London, BBC North West, etc.).
- Radio 4 programmes (Today, World at One, PM, You and Yours).
- BBC Business Live.
- BBC World Service.
What BBC News looks for
- Genuine public interest.
- Independently verifiable facts.
- Named spokespeople willing to appear on-camera or on-air.
- Exclusivity or first access preferred.
- Balance (BBC must seek multiple perspectives).
Realistic BBC timelines
- Breaking news: same day.
- Feature news story: 1-3 weeks.
- Longform or documentary: 6 weeks to 6 months.