Jim McClellan is an accomplished journalist and academic with extensive professional experience in writing, research, and teaching. He has a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Language and Literature from St Anne's College at the University of Oxford and a Master of Arts degree in Area Studies, United States of America, with Distinction from King's College London, University of London.

Jim's journalism career is impressive, having worked for reputable media organizations such as The Guardian News & Media, The Observer, i-D Magazine, and The Face, where he served as an Editor, Features writer, Contributing Editor, and Columnist.

Aside from his journalism career, Jim has a wealth of experience in academia, having served as a Senior Lecturer in Journalism at the University for the Creative Arts and currently as a Principal Lecturer in Journalism/Assistant Head of School at the University of Westminster. He specializes in research and development of journalism, media law, and ethics.

Additionally, Jim previously worked as a Consultant Researcher/Writer/Developer at the BBC, where he made significant contributions to shaping the organization's output.

With a wealth of professional experience, Jim's expertise, skills, and interests include Writing, Teaching, Research, Journalism, Media Law, Ethics, and Media Studies.