A highly-experienced broadcast, print and digital journalist, Nick will lead the Guardian’s investigations team and will be responsible for overseeing the agenda-setting investigative stories which have made the Guardian one of the world’s most influential news organizations, says the Guardian.
After 20 years in national newspapers, Nick joined BBC2’s Newsnight in May 2014 as their investigations correspondent. He had been at the Guardian for the previous 16 years, holding such high-level roles as investigations editor, national news editor, deputy foreign editor and defence and security editor. Nick was a key member of the Pulitzer prize-winning team which reported on Edward Snowden’s ground-breaking revelations about NSA surveillance. Nick began his national newspaper career at the Daily Mail, where he rose to become New York correspondent.
Katharine Viner, editor-in-chief, Guardian News & Media said: “Nick is a hugely talented and respected journalist with a formidable track record. I am delighted to welcome him back to the Guardian and look forward to seeing him lead our excellent investigations team as we continue to break stories and set the global news agenda."
Nick Hopkins said: "I'm delighted to be returning to the Guardian in such an important role at an exciting time. I hope I can contribute to the Guardian's amazing track record, working with journalists I know to be among the best in the business."
