Emily Shackleton

Emily Shackleton is an accomplished audience specialist currently serving as Metro.co.uk's Audience Development Editor.

Emily holds a 1st Class Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in English from the University of Nottingham and a Master's Degree in Interactive Journalism with Merit from City University London.

Additionally, she pursued a Creative Writing Course at the London School of Journalism and completed her secondary education at James Allen's Girls' School.

Emily has an extensive professional background, having previously held roles like Audience and Community Manager and Community and Social Manager at The Sun at News UK, Assistant Social Media Editor at MailOnline, and Senior Social Producer at Metro.co.uk.

Furthermore, Emily has experience as a Visiting Lecturer at City, University of London and has contributed to various publications and organizations in roles ranging from a Results taker at Press Association to a Features Editor at Impact Magazine.

Her internship experiences include stints at reputable organizations like The Independent, Southwark News, NME, and Usborne Books and More, showcasing her diverse skill set and dedication to her craft.

Emily has also been involved in educational roles, serving as a Teaching Assistant at James Allen's Preparatory School and holding positions like Hall Representative at Impact Magazine PR and Distribution.

With her rich and varied background in audience development, social media management, journalism, and teaching, Emily Shackleton brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her current role as Metro.co.uk's Audience Development Editor.