Stuart Henderson Email & Phone Number

England, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom

● As Head of News, I have dual responsibility for curation of Yahoo Front Page and creation of editorial content● Play a key role in formulating editorial strategy to drive traffic and brand distinction● Lead of team journalists which produces more than 100 article per day making Yahoo News one of the top digital performers in the UK market● Manage four direct reports plus a team of freelancers ● Analyse and development audience interaction with specific emphasis on social and… Show more ● As Head of News, I have dual responsibility for curation of Yahoo Front Page and creation of editorial content● Play a key role in formulating editorial strategy to drive traffic and brand distinction● Lead of team journalists which produces more than 100 article per day making Yahoo News one of the top digital performers in the UK market● Manage four direct reports plus a team of freelancers ● Analyse and development audience interaction with specific emphasis on social and SEO Show less

London, United Kingdom

Oversaw an industry-leading 182 per cent increase in traffic as News Editor of Independent.co.uk - a renowned global news publisher.Played a key role as the The Independent became the first national UK newspaper to switch to being a digital-only publisher. Maintained the distinctive, campaigning voice of The Independent to. Our coverage of the refugee crisis, which helped shape Government policy, was recognised across the world and within the industry with a global media… Show more Oversaw an industry-leading 182 per cent increase in traffic as News Editor of Independent.co.uk - a renowned global news publisher.Played a key role as the The Independent became the first national UK newspaper to switch to being a digital-only publisher. Maintained the distinctive, campaigning voice of The Independent to. Our coverage of the refugee crisis, which helped shape Government policy, was recognised across the world and within the industry with a global media award.Key responsibilities:• Lead a team of 30 journalists across a number of editorial departments• Commission and edit high-quality, vibrant content that chimes with the brand• Hit growth targets for the site within set budgets• Oversee the planning of distinctive editorial content for major news events• Have a flair for spotting trending stories and covering them with an intelligent touch• Comprehensive understanding of how to use social media as a means of distribution content• Ensure reporters maintain the highest journalistic standards• Take balanced, legally sound editorial decisions at all times• Liaise with external stakeholders in order to maximise relationships to grow the business Show less

London, United Kingdom

Sidcup

Responsible for the production of the sports section of four weekly newspapers as part of the Kentish Times Newspaper Group

Newspaper Journalism, Media, Ma (Hons)

Masters, English Literature (British And Commonwealth), 2:1 (Hons)