Ben Whitelaw is a highly skilled journalist and content strategist with a focus on online news and community engagement. He has a passion for multimedia storytelling, brand building, and social media. Ben studied MA Newspaper Journalism at City University and BA English Literature at the University of Birmingham.

Ben has held various positions in journalism, including Head of Audience Development, Head of Community and Digital Development, and Communities Editor at The Times and The Sunday Times. He has also worked as Content Co-ordinator on Business and Professional Networks at Guardian Group and as Co-founder and editor at Wannabe Hacks. Ben's expertise in live blogging, podcast creation, and event organising makes him an asset to any team.

In addition to his exceptional experience, Ben has also worked as a freelance journalist and content strategist. He is a former Engagement Lead, Engaged Journalism Accelerator at the European Journalism Centre (EJC). Ben's vast knowledge, skills, and experience have equipped him with the tools to excel in his field.