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Work Background
Founder and director
Mills and Hills ConsultancyFounder and director
Mar. 2025Lancashire, England, United KingdomI've recently founded Mills & Hills Consultancy, a full-service but bespoke agency to work with businesses looking for cost-effective and expert help when it comes to communications, reputation management, media training and content creation.
Principal Programme Lead (Journalism)
Bauer Media Group - AcademyPrincipal Programme Lead (Journalism)
Apr. 2024 - Mar. 2025
Head of Journalism
Bauer Media Group - AcademyHead of Journalism
Oct. 2021 - May. 2024United Kingdom
Director
The Beer Necessities (Todmorden) LtdDirector
Mar. 2021Lancashire, England, United KingdomDirector and co-owner of The Beer Necessities, a European-style beer cafe in Todmorden.
Studio Guest/Guest Presenter
That's TVStudio Guest/Guest Presenter
Jan. 2015 - Jan. 2015Manchester, United KingdomRegular guest on Late Night Live discussion show offering opinions on news stories, pet hates, topical discussions etc. Also presented a number of shows picking and arranging guests, scripting and using autocue and communicating with the gallery.
TV pundit, correspondent, live link etc
VariousTV pundit, correspondent, live link etc
Mar. 2014VariousA regular contributor to a range of broadcast outlets. Past appearances include Sky News Press Preview (several return appearances), The Stephen Nolan Show on BBC Radio Five Live, Deutsche Welle (full daily coverage during the aftermath of the Manchester Arena bombing), CBC in Canada, NDTV in India, Fox News in the USA. Roles included reviewing the following day/that day's newspapers and providing analysis of news stories, live two-way link reporting, to-camera reporting and presenting.
Head of Journalism
News AssociatesHead of Journalism
Sep. 2011 - Sep. 2021Manchester, United KingdomResponsible for output of all NCTJ-accredited courses including fast-track post-graduate NCTJ Diploma in Multimedia Journalism and BA (Hons) Journalism (with NCTJ diploma). Multiple award wins for the top-performing centre (overall and sector). Track record of building courses, implementing innovative, nationally-recognised ideas and initiatives. Vastly-experienced lecturer in a range of subjects including newspaper journalism, broadcast journalism, public affairs, production journalism.
Political Correspondent
The Bolton NewsPolitical Correspondent
Dec. 2008 - Aug. 2011Bolton, United KingdomPolitical correspondent covering local, regional and national politics. Build long-standing relationships with political parties, councillors and council officers and press contacts across the political spectrum. Interviewed a number of big name politicians and secured exclusive one-on-one interviews with Gordon Brown, Tony Blair and David Cameron during 2010 General Election campaign. Covered political party conferences, council meetings, public meetings and public inquiries.
Senior Reporter
Newsquest (North West) LtdSenior Reporter
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2008PrestonSenior reporter covering patches in Preston and Chorley. Sourcing news stories, building relationships with councillors, police, civic leaders. Attended council meetings, police briefings, public meetings, protest rallies etc. Sourced copy for in-print and online editions.
Branch Head of Content
Euro Weekly News MediaBranch Head of Content
Apr. 2004 - Apr. 2006Mojacar
Reporter
Burnley ExpressReporter
Apr. 2001 - Mar. 2004Burnley, Lancashire, United KingdomStarted out as a junior reporter and completed on-the-job training and NCTJ preliminary qualification and became a senior. Responsible for sourcing news stories for twice-weekly print editions. Covered the aftermath of the 2001 Burnley riots, the subsequent inquiry into the cause and the rise of the British National Party on Burnley Council. Built relationships across communities and police.
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