Pete Clifton

Editor-in-Chief at PA Media

Pete Clifton is a prominent journalist and media executive currently serving as the Editor-in-Chief at PA Media, the national news agency of the UK and Ireland, a position he has held since January 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing all editorial content and managing the teams that produce it.1

Clifton has a rich background in journalism and media management, with extensive experience across various platforms, including web, mobile, TV, and newspapers. He has been instrumental in launching and editing major news and sports websites and has developed strategies for multimedia newsrooms. His leadership style emphasizes strong editorial values, teamwork, and clear communication, enabling him to navigate significant organizational changes and challenges effectively.1

Before his tenure at PA Media, Clifton held several key positions at the BBC, including Head of Editorial Development for Multi-Media Journalism and Editor of the BBC News website. He also worked as an Executive Producer at Microsoft, where he played a crucial role in reshaping the MSN UK website and its editorial team.1

As of July 2024, Clifton announced his plans to step down from his role at PA Media at the end of the year, marking a significant transition in his career.2 3

Experience

Editor-in-Chief at Press Association (January 2015 - Present)

Executive Producer MSN at Microsoft (April 2011 - November 2014), Head of Editorial Development, Multi-Media Journalism at BBC (November 2008 - March 2011), Head of BBC News Interactive at BBC (2004 - 2008), Editor, BBC News website at BBC (2000 - 2004), Launch Editor, BBC Sport website at BBC (2000 - 2001), Editor, Ceefax at BBC (1996 - 2000), Editor, Teletext at Press Association (1994 - 1996), Chief Sub Editor, Sport at Press Association (1991 - 1994), Sports Sub Editor at Exchange Telegraph (1989 - 1991), Sub Editor, Ceefax at BBC (1988 - 1988), News and Sport Reporter at Northampton Chronicle and Echo (1981 - 1987)