BBC Scotland poaches STV's digital editor Matt Roper
BBC Scotland has named STV's Matt Roper as editor of mobile and online.
BBC Scotland
Roper is currently digital editor of STV and is responsible for the channel 3 contract holder's online news, current affairs and sport output.
According to a note sent around BBC Scotland, Roper was involved in the launch of STV's news app and was a key player in the launch of Scotland Tonight's online presence.
He was previously deputy news editor and features editor at the Herald and Times Group and will take on the new role early next year.
In September, BBC Scotland also poached Howard Simpson, STV's editor of news and current affairs, as its news editor.