About OBS Live

Leadership & Governance

How OBS Live separates editorial judgement, production delivery and commercial development.

The organisation separates editorial judgement, production delivery and commercial development, with executive accountability for the performance of the network. The Editor-in-Chief has direct access to the Board on matters of editorial integrity.

Proposed structure

Roles and responsibilities

Chairman and Board: Strategy, investment, executive appointments and oversight.
International Advisory Council: Advice on industry, international relevance and institutional development (once appointed).
Chief Executive Officer: Overall performance, operations, growth and execution.
Editor-in-Chief: Editorial policy, publishing decisions, reporting, research, fact-checking and corrections.
Chief Operating Officer: Budgets, people, procurement, administration and operational delivery.
Director of Broadcast and Production: Programmes, studios, technical production, editing and live broadcasting.
Director of Digital and Audience: Website, social channels, newsletters, distribution and audience development.
Chief Commercial Officer: Advertising, sponsorship, commercial partnerships and revenue.

Executive Producers coordinate programme development with the Editor-in-Chief; Regional Directors manage market development; Bureau Chiefs and correspondents report through editorial leadership. Regional bureaus will be listed once operational.

Proposed structure

Accountability