Our People

I'm a 22-year-old trainee journalist, and although I've always loved writing, I was completely new to the industry when I was offered the job in January. I write handfuls of articles daily for three newspapers, covering everything from missing birds and gorgeous babies, to tributes and fundraisers, and everything in between. This means I'm on the phone interviewing people a lot of the time, as well as sending plenty of emails, and getting out and about to cover events and shows in local areas.

I genuinely love my role. After studying English Literature at university, I had a few paths I was thinking of following, but journalism is definitely a good fit for me. Chatting away to people who have a story they want to share with me is always rewarding – and I'm definitely too talkative and nosy to do any other job! The fact that I can work while training to complete my NCTJ is also perfect for me, and I haven't looked back since starting full-time in June.

I started at Newsquest not long after graduating over 10 years ago and have had several roles within the Central Digital Team, from voicing the in-paper competitions to my current role as SME Solutions Development Manager.

I enjoy working in the ever changing world of Digital Media. Evolving new solutions as part of a close team but with all the advantages of a large company, which gives us access to world class technology helping us deliver top quality solutions.

With over 40 years continuous service under the belt I experienced most jobs in the editorial department before moving into the commercial side of the business when Newsquest purchased the then Newscom PLC. My current role sees me still having a guiding role with the editorial teams at Salisbury, Basingstoke and Andover, while at the same time keeping the commercial side's focus on where the next customer is coming from.

The thrill of being part of a dynamic and fast-paced industry never goes away. It's a fun business to be in whether it is sitting in front of a CEO or MD explaining how LOCALiQ can help their business or reacting to an event that no one expected.

I am the Lead Designer for the Magazines team in Newsquest. I'm one of the members of the team that helps make all your products look the best they can! Hopefully, I'm as helpful as you need me to be with all your magazines related questions.

The team here is fantastic, the environment is fast paced and incredibly busy but our team works like a well oiled machine to meet deadlines, work fast, and produce the highest quality magazines possible. I love digital design but nothing every compares to a physical copy of your own designs, that's why I enjoy this role.

Hi, I'm Chris. I recently joined Newsquest and based at the Salisbury office. I worked in London for 5 years as a marketing manager for start ups, software development and charity organisations. I have crossed over to account management and looking forward to getting stuck into this exciting new opportunity!

I have just began my role at Newsquest and have been very impressed with the onboarding process. The training has been excellent. I have been supported by the fantastic team here at Salisbury as well as the Newsquest regional training and development partners.

I am currently a graphic designer with 20 years of experience. I have worked as point of first contact client liaison, I have produced 100’s (possibly 1000’s) of publications and adverts for a diverse set of clients - from County Councils, to national businesses, to local businesses. All of which had many differing requirements and challenges. I am proud of my profession and my personal accomplishments. I live to be creative and I cannot think of a more satisfying career path than that of a graphic designer.

In my 20 years working in the publishing industry I have witnessed the rise of the digital workflow. When I started it was basic computers / paste-up boards / bromide / negatives / metal plates which all then finally went to a printing press… Now it’s either computer / tablet / online interface which then goes directly to digital printing press / website. I’ve worked with hot-set, cold-set, analogue and digital. I’ve been at the forefront of the design and publishing world during huge transitions and it’s been a truly amazing ride.

Over 20 years ago, I trained as a beauty therapist, but early on, realised I was better at selling the products, than doing the treatments! So I started my career selling ad space in a sailing Almanac, then progressed into radio and moved into Management for Newsquest and I’ve never looked back! My role is about leadership, ensuring our team believe in our vision and goals. Because of this, we are achieving great things, not only for our business, but for our employees development and our loyal customers.

The role is varied from day to day. One day you can be strategising with your team, developing initiatives for growth, building succession plans for the sales team or launching new products, such as digital solution, Living and Prime Magazines. The best part about working for Newsquest are the people, the talent and the inivitive marketing solutions we have at our disposal to help local businesses grow.

I am the rep for our Manchester local news brand The Messenger trained in delivering digital & print solutions to clients across a range of different formats to suit the business needs.

I enjoy working for Newsquest because even though the role can be quite challenging, it is also rewarding. It has also given me a great opportunity to network with new businesses and meet new people.

I have started my new career this year with LocaliQ in my role as Magazine Account Manager which is primarily for the Herefordshire Living magazine. My role is to engage with and assist businesses that require an increased awareness and presence utilising our service online and in print especially locally.

I really thrive and revel at a challenge and an ever changing environment, I get to meet and learn about businesses in the area. Coming from a Logistics and Fire Service background this was a complete change for me but I am glad that i took the leap and was given the opportunity to show that driven individuals are valued at LocaliQ.

I am Team Manager of our Business and Property decision for The Herald, Evening Times, The National and Business HQ Magazine. I am also project lead on a Government backed initiative called Climate for Change, launched in March 2018, commended in the Scottish Parliament for bridging relationship between Government, and public and private companies, in our ambition to be carbon neutral by 2030. I work in partnership with industry experts who provide editorial commentary on some of Scotland's key growth sectors.

I enjoy my role as its varied across a wide range of industries and sectors. Scotland has an abundant resource of forward thinking organisations, creating world firsts, and driving behavioural change. Its a pleasure to be able to offer Scotland's Largest Multi Channel platform as the vehicle for companies to tell their stories.

Hi I'm Russ, I joined the GPS team in December 2018 following the gemstone install at Newsquest Cumbria (October 2018) where I worked on Motors and then Property as an Account Manager for the previous 18 months. I work for Group Publishing Systems (GPS) that train sales & admin personnel on the Gemstone system.

I can honestly say that I thoroughly enjoy my role within the GPS team, I love the interaction of meeting new people within Newsquest and helping them to learn Gemstone and working as part of a great team. Each day is different and offers new challenges and possibilities

My name is Sharon and I am a Marketing Solutions Account Manager based in Oxfordshire. I manage various accounts in and around Oxfordshire creating solutions to help them reach more customers. Developing new business delivering a high customer service.

My role is so varied and enjoy seeing through the customer journey from start to finish. Learning new products and techniques all the time. The role can be very rewarding seeing positive results from your campaigns. Building good strong relationships with your customers.

The business has changed dramatically since joining especially our new and enhanced products digitally and it has certainly been an exciting journey. Looking forward to the future.

Hi, I'm Jamie, I have recently joined Newsquest as a National Newspaper Sales Advisor (July 2019) and work within the CCU team. My role is to contact cancelled paper subscriptions with the hope that the customer can come back on board with us under a new (better) offer. I work with a great team of full and part time colleagues under the leadership of Dean Turner.

I love speaking to people and always enjoy winning customers back. The culture at Newsquest is very friendly, modern and welcoming, and working in a brand new office makes it even better!. Colleagues from different departments work very well together too.

I'm Josh Holmes, Head of Digital for the Cumbria region. I'm responsible for promoting a digital-first culture across our region, working with a talented team of salespeople, digital marketers, writers and industry-leading experts. I'm also fantastic at bringing an array of biscuits & other such treats to meetings.

I enjoy my role as I get to work with brilliant people every day. I love talking about the digital future to our clients & staff. LOCALiQ/Newsquest is such a forward-thinking company with a brilliant array of digital solutions, I thrive off opportunities to meet our client's goals with un-rivalled marketing campaigns.

I sit, metaphysically, somewhere between a bunch of techy geeks and journalists, so we can build better websites and CMS functions for our local news titles.

There is never a dull moment when trying to meet the challenge of the fast-changing world of digital publishing. Every day is different, and I get to solve problems creatively, make meaningful decisions and see their impact on the vital function that is journalism in our local communities.

I have been with the business for over seven years, time certainly has flown by with new event concepts and building on our existing portfolio. Primarily my team at Newsquest Scotland Events produce high profiling awards dinners with audiences reaching up to 600. Most recently the team and I have been creating bespoke business breakfasts for clients across all sectors. I am extremely proud of how the department has grown and continues to flourish, offering clients a unique brand positioning.

Working within a fast-paced media brand is extremely rewarding, I am able to be creative, think outside of the box and work across all departments. My role enables me to operate across a number of sectors, from education, law, tech and property to name a few. There is never a dull moment working in events and I thrive from that.

I joined Newsquest in 2013, looking for a fresh new challenge following ten years experience working in software and web development in the public sector. At Newsquest I play about with code all day and assist with the design, development, and maintenance of the main custom-built web framework that is used for the online presence of all of Newsquest's local and regional newspapers, helping to keep the websites running smoothly and efficiently, whilst also helping to make them engaging and pretty to look at.

I enjoy my role at Newsquest due to the freedom and diversity that web development offers, allowing me to apply some creativity to the design and styling of the front-end interface as well as the more logical aspect of writing the underlying back-end code. Growing up I had both a creative, artistic mind, and a thoughtful, analytical mind, and so web design provides a great way in which to challenge myself in both of these areas. I enjoy working at Newsquest because it not only allows me to continue developing my skill set whilst learning new technologies, but it also allows me to work in a great team of friendly and like-minded individuals.

I oversee a small team of creatives and developers on the Isle of Wight (yes people do live there...with electricity) delivering websites and graphic design to both external companies and for departments within Newsquest.

I enjoy my role because I get to have the personal touch of working with clients around the Island as well as getting to be involved in larger & more national work through Newsquest…and because my team are awesome.

When I'm not searching for the missing semi-colon that's breaking my websites, I build and design CMS and bespoke websites for Newsquests Web Design firm, Matrix Create. I have designed and built some very high profile websites such as the Isle of Wight Festival, Solo Music Agency and Living Magazines and many websites for smaller companies.

The best part about my role is there is never a dull moment being able to work with such an amazing and close team, as well as having the flexibility and freedom to be able to explore and experiment with new web design trends.

As a Digital Account Manager, I have a variety of responsibilities meaning that no two days are the same. I work alongside a group of Digital Marketing Consultants to build and maintain multi-tactic marketing campaigns for a variety of SMEs across multiple channels such as Facebook and Google Ads.

Working as part of the Client Services Team has allowed me to grow both professionally and personally. The York office has a fantastic atmosphere and I feel completely at home asking for help with many facets of my role that I may not be familiar with. I have never worked with a more energetic, upbeat team of people.

I lead a team in West Yorkshire that are dedicated to helping SME's grow and develop. We are passionate about the community in which we serve and enjoy having heritage brands to work along emerging digital technologies that are best in class. My role is to be the ambassador for the business in the area, to create opportunities and be the turn to place to do business, making sure we have a team of skilled people internally to make it happen.

I am a media man, I started driving the vans delivering the news, now I lead a team delivering in the virtual digital world, but still get the same buzz of making a difference, helping SME's and being part of a community bringing the buyer and seller together in a connected way. At Newsquest we have the very best tools to do this and this gives us a great point of difference in a complex digital space.

I am responsible for setting up orders for all regions, verifying orders, ordering back copies, sending out welcome letters and Subscription Renewal letters and First Night Contact calls. I also deal with General enquiries and help with the Call Centre Phone lines when we are busy.

My role is very varied and no day is the same . Whilst it is predominately admin work I also do telephony to cover work colleagues when they are at lunch or if the CCC lines are extra busy so I will definitely never say I am bored at work! I enjoy working at Newsquest because my department allows you a balance of professionalism whilst providing a relaxed atmosphere to work in.

Dèné has over 28 years of experience in the media industry specialising in print & digital marketing solutions for local regional press, where he has held a number of senior roles at leading companies including Reach (Trinity), Dunfermline Press, Romanes Media, Newsquest and LOCALiQ. Dèné is responsible for leading the expansion of LOCALiQ Berkshire and its awarding-winning local newspapers, magazines & websites in today's exciting growing market. In addition to his directorship at LOCALiQ, he's also the co-founder of Middle Media in the UAE and the Chairman of Readings most successful business networking group The First Friday Club, of which boasts over 1800 professional members.

The best part about being a Sales Director is knowing that what I do supports the future of my team and the clientele that I trade with. The team that I work with have a wealth of experience and are fun to work with, they are innovating and continue to create great work, and grow within the company. All of which keeps me excited about working at Newsquest. One of the key factors about working for Newsquest is the variety and the opportunity it brings, this coupled with the enthusiasm of its leadership for encouraging employee growth through education, training, and support. Working with great people and the emphasis on teamwork and collaboration, rather than competition and glory grabbing.

I am a Senior Digital Account Manager at LocaliQ in York, joining the team in September 2018. I manage multiple digital campaigns working with businesses of all sizes across digital marketing platforms including Google, Bing and Facebook. Operating alongside Digital Marketing Consultants, we work together to help these businesses grow through Brand Awareness and Lead Generation.

I enjoy speaking with clients across all verticals, learning about their business goals and journeys. Being able to work as part of a team of experts to help these everyday businesses grow is very rewarding, especially when we succeed the client's expectations.

It’s a privilege to be chief reporter of my hometown paper The Stourbridge News – reporting on all the important and sometimes extraordinary goings on in the town. There’s never a dull day! In addition to covering breaking stories - I’m now also heading up Newsquest’s brand new Data Investigations Unit.

As a news reporter I never tire of seeing democracy in action and justice done, holding the powerful to account, interviewing the great and the good - and helping to right the wrongs that are sometimes inflicted on unsuspecting members of the public who have nowhere else to turn.

I am part of a small but great team that supports editorial departments across Newsquest. We are a creative design department and are leaders in template building. We create commercial and editorial supplements, both bespoke and for use by all titles. Troubleshooting is also a part of our role.

I enjoy working at Newsquest because of the people I work with who are all lovely! I love the challenge of making complicated paragraph styles work with ease. Working on features and supplements is particularly rewarding.

I manage a vibrant, well established team of 40+ media experts in beautiful Dorset. The teams sell a variety of solutions including digital marketing selling third party solutions such as AdWords as well as traditional print and online advertising.

I enjoy the pace and variety that the job brings which is coupled with a working environment where you can feel part of a close knit team/family - sometimes difficult to achieve in today's economic climate.

I'm Emily, a magazine feature writer for several Newsquest titles. I research ideas, conduct interviews and write up articles for the magazines, and sometimes I'll even venture out and take photographs too.

I love my role and the work I do, because every day is different. Whether I'm interviewing a local designer, speaking to chefs excited about the opening of their restaurants or discovering the latest exhibitions and West End shows, no two days are the same.

I am ambitious and driven. I thrive on challenges and constantly push myself to think outside the box, so I have something to strive toward. I’m not comfortable with settling, and I’m always looking for an opportunity to do better and achieve greatness. In my time at Newsquest, I have been promoted five times.

I am passionate about my work. Because I love what I do, I have a growing source of motivation that drives me to do my best. In my current job, this passion has led me to challenge myself daily and learn new skills that helped me to do better work.