Wilshaw named Editor of ITV News
January 22, 2025

ITN and ITV have announce the appointment of Laura Wilshaw as the new Editor of ITV News. In this role, Wilshaw will oversee all of ITV’s national news programmes and digital output, as well as ITV News London, ITN-produced current affairs shows including Tonight, live specials and documentaries.
Wilshaw brings a wealth of experience, having served as Deputy Editor of Channel 4 News since August 2022. During her tenure, she has played a major role in the newsroom’s senior leadership team, helping to shape editorial direction, ensuring legal compliance, and providing strategic guidance across the operation.
Before Channel 4 News, Wilshaw held prominent positions at ITV News, including as Senior Programme Editor for the award-winning News at Ten during the Covid pandemic and the invasion of Ukraine, helping to win RTS Programme of the Year for two consecutive years. She had previously been Head of Home News. Her career also includes senior roles at Euronews, Sky News, and Channel 5 News.
Wilshaw will take over the editorship of ITV News from Andrew Dagnell, who is joining ITV as its new Director of News and Current Affairs.
Wilshaw said: “It is such a huge honour to lead this wonderfully talented newsroom at this pivotal moment for the news industry. I am so excited to continue driving ITV News’ mission of delivering bold and distinctive journalism, ensuring we engage and inspire our audiences across all platforms.”
Rachel Corp, ITN CEO, said: “Laura’s journey at ITN is a true success story, and I’m delighted to see her return to ITV News as Editor. She is an exceptionally talented journalist and leader whose extensive newsroom experience, coupled with her ability to adapt to an ever-changing media landscape, makes her ideally suited to this critical role. At a time when impartial and accurate news is more vital than ever, Laura’s vision and expertise will be instrumental in shaping the future of ITV News and its commitment to trusted journalism.”
Andrew Dagnell, incoming Director of News and Current Affairs at ITV, added: “Laura is an experienced, accomplished and dynamic leader with a track-record in delivering outstanding news content. Her commitment to an inclusive and collaborative newsroom is something I know she will use to full effect as ITV News continues to evolve across more platforms than ever before.”