I’m a journalist with more than 10 years experience in writing, editing and commissioning.
I was formerly Head of Social and Communities at the Guardian and have a background in audience engagement, community management and social media. I deliver consultancy and training in these areas.
A data and editorial analysis of GQ’s Facebook strategy across 10 markets.
Working with the Global Initiative against Transnational Organised Crime (GITOC) on editorial and digital strategies for the launch of two major reports.
Delivered a week-long training to local journalists in Chongqing, including workshops on story development, handling financial data and stories, data visualisation and mobile journalism.
This video gives a glimpse of work I did at the Guardian, where I developed social media and engagement strategies for the newsroom, launched new products and managed a team.
As a freelancer, I've trained BBC and Financial Times journalists in writing for social media, and journalists in Nepal in digital storytelling and verifying third-party content. I've also written for multiple publications and edited for the World Economic Forum. I've worked as a consultant with the European Journalism Centre, The Week UK and international charity Theirworld on social media and community building strategies.
