BBC News has appointed Danish broadcaster Naja Nielsen as its new digital director, putting her in charge of its online output.

Nielsen will join the BBC in April after more than a year as chief journalism officer at non-profit news outfit ORB Media, based in Washington DC, where she managed editorial strategy and digital development.

She was previously head of news at Danish public service broadcaster DR, overseeing its election coverage as well the creation of tools for mobile and social audiences, according to the BBC.