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National Geographic Traveller
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Freelance Update - James Hockaday
Freelance Update - Serena Kutchinsky

The Block
Benjamin Robertson (@BMMRobertson) is joining The Block as a Senior Newsletter Writer for crypto policy and regulation. Benjamin, who is based in Oxford, previously worked for Bloomberg as a Reporter covering asset management and private equity.

Cosmopolitan UK
Anna Cafolla (@AnnaCafolla) has joined Cosmopolitan UK as Acting Digital Editor, covering Zoe Shenton’s maternity leave. Reporting into Executive Editor Jess Edwards, who oversees the digital brand, Anna will be responsible for the day-to-day running of cosmopolitan.com/uk. Anna was previously Digital Editor at Dazed and acted as Senior Editor at ITV’s Woo.

The Guardian
Morwenna Ferrier (@morwennastar) has been appointed Fashion and Lifestyle Editor for The Guardian. Morwenna can continue to be reached at the same email address.

Ideal Home
Molly Cleary has been promoted to Ecommerce Editor at Ideal Home, where she continues to cover all appliance-related content as well as some other shopping content. Molly, previously Ecommerce Writer, can be reached via email.

Jam Press
Almara Abgarian (@almaraabgarian) has been promoted to Deputy Editor at Jam Press. In her new role Almara will be working closely with Editor-in-Chief Ben Nicholls on growing the business, their team and fine-tuning their editorial direction. She will still be heading up the lifestyle and features desks, and running the day-to-day operations, while taking on new exciting projects such as expanding their network and relationships with publishers. Additionally, Almara will be helping the team on their newly-launched commercial department, Jam Prime.

National Geographic Traveller
Flora Neighbour has been appointed Branded Content Manager at National Geographic Traveller; her role includes managing the paid content team and all special projects at the title. Flora was previously Editor of the newspaper City Matters.

NottinghamshireLive
Oliver Pridmore (@oliverpridmore) has been appointed Agenda Editor at NottinghamshireLive. Oliver was previously a Trainee Reporter for the site and for Lincolnshire Live; he can continue to be reached at the same email address.

ShortList
The technology and lifestyle brand ShortList has been acquired by Future plc, with Marc Chacksfield remaining as Editor-in-Chief.

Sky Sports News
Lyall Thomas (@skysportslyall) has been promoted to News Editor at Sky Sports News. Lyall has worked at the broadcaster for over eight years and had been Assistant News Editor since 2017. He can continue to be reached for sports news story ideas and collaborations at the same email address.

SquareMeal
Ellie Donnell has been promoted to Associate Editor at SquareMeal, where she was previously Senior Writer. Ellie continues to report on hospitality openings, reviews and news, as well as events and venues.

STV News
Kathryn Samson (@STVKathryn) has been promoted to Westminster Editor at STV News. Kathryn joined the broadcaster in 2019 from ITV and can continue to be reached at the same email address.

The Telegraph
Alex Diggins (@AHABDiggins) is now Culture Commissioning Editor on the arts desk at The Telegraph. Alex’s writing has previously appeared in The Economist, The Times Literary Supplement and The Spectator.


Freelance Update - James Hockaday
James Hockaday (@JamesHockaday_) is now freelancing full time after leaving his Senior News Reporter role at Metro.co.uk. James covers domestic and international politics, crime, health, policing, cyber-fraud, housing and animal welfare. View his work here.

Freelance Update - Serena Kutchinsky
Serena Kutchinsky (@SKutchinsky) is a senior writer, editor and social media strategist and was previously the Editorial Director of JOE Media. She is available for commissions on all things digital culture, lifestyle, music, social justice, women’s health and parenting. An experienced public speaker and moderator, she is also interested in speaking and podcast opportunities. She has extensive experience working across articles, video and audio.