Emma Haslett

Emma Haslett is the Managing Editor at The Persistent, a journalism platform dedicated to amplifying women's voices, stories, perspectives, and ideas.1 She plays a crucial role in the founding team of The Persistent, having brought order to their editorial process along with contributing brilliant ideas.1

Prior to her current position, Emma has had a diverse career in journalism:

1. She previously worked at New Statesman and Bloomberg.34
2. Emma is also an author and co-host of a podcast called "Big Fat Negative".34

In addition to her role at The Persistent, Emma is a freelance journalist.4 She describes herself as "'A little whiny'" and keeps her direct messages open for communication.4

Emma is based in Whitstable, United Kingdom, and has over 500 connections on LinkedIn.2 Her involvement with The Persistent began around May 2024, as evidenced by her excitement about working on the launch of the platform.5

As a journalist, Emma's areas of expertise appear to include business and finance, with a focus on the United Kingdom.6 Her work at The Persistent aligns with the platform's mission to put women at the center of stories and push back against sexist tropes and societal stereotypes.1