Clark named deputy head of social at Metro.co.uk
Metro.co.uk has promoted Cameron Clark to deputy head of social after serving as a senior social producer. Prior to joining Metro.co.uk, Clark was acting deputy editor at The Times and author of the weekly newsletter for younger readers “Times T.” Previously, he worked on The Times’ engagement team and was an editorial assistant for the […]
Metro.co.uk appoints Platt head of social media
Metro.co.uk has promoted Jordan Platt to head of social for online and print. In his new role, he will manage the social media team, develop social media strategies and curate social platforms and channels. Previously, he served as assistant head of social. He formerly worked at News UK as a journalist, production editor and deputy […]
Rudd joins UNILAD as social editor
Eleanor Rudd, senior social producer at Metro.co.uk, has left to join UNILAD as a social editor. She was also the founder and editor-in-chief of Underdog Sports News, City University London’s first and only sport dedicated publication. She also served as a social media producer at Dorna Sports in Spain and has previously freelanced for Metro.co.uk. […]
O’Connor joins Metro.co.uk as entertainment reporter
Metro.co.uk has hired Rachael O’Connor as an entertainment reporter. She comes from The Irish Post, where she was a journalist, researching, pitching and producing news and SEO pieces among other tasks. She has also worked as a bid writer/copy writer at DeNove LLP in London. O’Connor graduated from the National University of Ireland, Galway.
Metro.co.uk taps Scott as lifestyle and weekend editor
Metro.co.uk has promoted Ellen C Scott to the post of lifestyle and weekend editor. Previously, she served as a lifestyle editor and online lifestyle reporter. Prior to joining Metro.co.uk, Scott was an online news and entertainment writer at Cosmopolitan UK. She was also a web content assistant/copywriter at Austin Reed Group in London and has […]
Metro.co.uk taps Murray-Morris as head of audience and product
Metro.co.uk has promoted Sophie Murray-Morris as head of audience and product. Previously, she served as assistant editor. She was also an engagement editor at The i Paper and has also worked at News UK. She has previously also worked as an assistant and deputy social media editor at Metro.co.uk. She also served as homepage editor […]
Metro.co.uk hires Adejobi as assistant entertainment editor
Alicia Adejobi is now an assistant entertainment editor at Metro.co.uk. Previously, she served as a senior entertainment reporter and before that, she freelanced for the site. She was also a senior entertainment reporter at Newsweek Media Group. Adejobi has also worked in an editorial capacity at Giant Digital and has reported for MusicRooms.Net. ZoeGriffin.co.uk, Spoonfed […]
Metro.co.uk hires Manning as TV reporter
Metro.co.uk has hired Charlotte Manning as a television reporter. Previously, she has freelanced as a TV/showbiz reporter at DailyStar.co.uk. She is currently undertaking her fast-track NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism, due to finish this month. Manning was also a digital television reporter at Express Newspapers and has also written and edited for The Tab. She […]
Pearson joins PA Media as video production assistant
PA Media has hired Karis Pearson as a video production assistant. Previously, she held the same post at Metro.co.uk. She is also a freelance broadcast journalist at BBC. Pearson was also a social media journalist and channel manager at ITN Productions in a freelance capacity, and has interned at Faction Films Limited, Surrey Hills Community […]
