Sam Parker is an accomplished editor, writer, and strategist with a decade of experience in culture and lifestyle journalism. After earning a BA in Honours English Literature from Newcastle University, he began his career as a journalist, working his way up from editor of his student newspaper to become a widely published writer in various newspapers and magazines, including The Guardian, Telegraph, Evening Standard, and Mr Porter, among others.

Parker's expertise in digital editorial, SEO, and social media strategy has led him to hold several leadership positions, notably as Editor-in-Chief at Penguin Random House UK. He has also served as Digital Editor at Esquire magazine, Deputy Digital Editor at Esquire magazine, Features Editor, UK at BuzzFeed, Books and Arts Editor (UK) at Huffington Post, Editor, Men's Lifestyle at AOL, and Assistant Editor, Music at AOL, among other roles.

Throughout his career, Parker has demonstrated a keen eye for audience growth, commercial partnerships, and brand campaigns and events. He is a talented team leader who has received praise for his work in both traditional and digital media.