Ben Whitelaw is a successful journalist and content strategist with extensive experience in online news production and community engagement. He studied English literature at the University of Birmingham before completing an MA in Newspaper Journalism at City University. Throughout his career, Ben has held leadership positions at major publications such as The Times and The Sunday Times. Notably, he served as Head of Community and Digital Development, where he oversaw the creation of organized conference events and brand building. Ben's areas of specialization include social media, sport, live blogging, podcasting, and multimedia storytelling. Currently working as a freelance journalist, he focuses on content strategy and audience development, with an emphasis on engaged journalism. Ben excitedly shares his expertise and skills with others through training, consulting, and speaking opportunities.