Peter Wilkinson Email & Phone Number

London, England, United Kingdom

• Transformed CNN’s breaking news coverage, by recruiting, training and upskilling a team of specialist writers who respond quickly to significant events.• I won an Emmy for our team's Breaking News coverage of the Ukraine war, and have overseen countless breaking news events, including the current crisis in the Middle East and the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth. • Responsible for news output during the EMEA day, representing Digital in network meetings, commissioning, editing and… Show more • Transformed CNN’s breaking news coverage, by recruiting, training and upskilling a team of specialist writers who respond quickly to significant events.• I won an Emmy for our team's Breaking News coverage of the Ukraine war, and have overseen countless breaking news events, including the current crisis in the Middle East and the death and funeral of Queen Elizabeth. • Responsible for news output during the EMEA day, representing Digital in network meetings, commissioning, editing and publishing stories, signing off push alerts for programming teams• Working with digital video and visuals teams to produce compelling multimedia. • Liaising with senior correspondents in the field, to ensure their work is part of Digital coverage and that they are invested in the Digital operation.• Ensuring the needs are met of all partners within the complex CNN network in the US and around the world. Show less

London, England, United Kingdom

• Grew weekend traffic by 30% using data feedback loop and SEO best practices to guide editorial strategy.• Created international weekend digital edition trialling different home page layouts and editorial approaches. • Led EMEA digital coverage, managing a team of news and sports reporters, and directing home page programmers to produce punchy output.• Commissioned distinctive stories from digital writers and senior correspondents to run over the weekend, giving detailed feedback… Show more • Grew weekend traffic by 30% using data feedback loop and SEO best practices to guide editorial strategy.• Created international weekend digital edition trialling different home page layouts and editorial approaches. • Led EMEA digital coverage, managing a team of news and sports reporters, and directing home page programmers to produce punchy output.• Commissioned distinctive stories from digital writers and senior correspondents to run over the weekend, giving detailed feedback to improve their writing. • Liaised with network partners to ensure Digital's coverage was in sync with the rest of CNN. Show less

London, United Kingdom

• Reported on some of the world’s biggest stories, both from the London bureau and the field. I covered events including terror attacks in Paris and Nice, the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, the Iraq war, UK politics and immigration, and interviewed a diverse range of subjects, from politicians and actors to pop stars and asylum-seekers.• Curated output to ensure diverse Digital content was promoted in a punchy way on all platforms.

London, United Kingdom

• Reported news and business stories for the Reuters news wire and its online news feed.

London, United Kingdom

• On the launch team for the BBC news website, writing stories and curating front pages. Helped to devise new ways to present journalism online.

London, United Kingdom

London

London, England, United Kingdom

I was a reporter for national newspapers including The Sunday Times, London Evening Standard and the Independent.

London, United Kingdom

Journalist for various magazines, including Classic & Sportscar, Auto Express, Autocar and What Car.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy

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