Alan Simpson
Content editor
Glasgow,Lanarkshire
Summary
Media professional focused on editorial leadership, content strategy, and team management. Adept at overseeing newsroom operations, crafting compelling stories, and ensuring timely delivery of high-quality news. Strong collaborative skills with talent for mentoring journalists and enhancing editorial standards.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
News Editor and Head of Print
The Herald
Glasgow, Lanarkshire
08.2016 - Current
- Was appointed News Editor in charge of a full team of news reporters and specialists, and helped move the editorial department to a digital-first strategy.
- I was then appointed Head of Print to be in charge of the daily production of The Herald and The Herald on Sunday.
Business and Consumer Affairs Editor
Scottish Daily Mail
Glasgow
02.2001 - 11.2015
- I was Business and Consumer Affairs Editor at the Scottish Daily Mail, solely responsible for the business coverage in both the general news pages and also the City section.
- I had to generate and write my own features and news stories and make links with the business community across Scotland.
- Before assuming this role, I was Deputy News Editor which required me to set the news agenda, manage a team of reporters and commission various articles over a number of years.
News Editor
Metro
01.2000 - 02.2001
- I was the first News Editor of the newly launched and highly successful Metro newspaper and was responsible for helping to set up it after it was launched, recruit staff to drive it forward and establish it in the market place.
General News Reporter
Scottish Daily Express
05.1996 - 01.2000
- General news reporter responsible for covering all events including the death of Diana, Princess of Wales and the France world cup.
General News Reporter
Press and Journal
01.1995 - 05.1996
- General news reporter.
Education
Hons degree - Law and Public Administration
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
Aberdeen01.1992
High School -
ABERDEEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL
01.1987
Skills
- 100 WPH shorthand
- Full driving licence
- Editing skills
- Team contribution
- Adobe Photoshop expertise
- Journalistic writing
- Confident communicator
- Editing and review
- News gathering
- Multimedia editing
- Interviewing skills
- Content development
Hobbies and Interests
- Keen sportsman
- Regularly plays golf
- Skis
- Attends football matches
References
- Available on requests
Timeline
News Editor and Head of Print
The Herald
08.2016 - Current
Business and Consumer Affairs Editor
Scottish Daily Mail
02.2001 - 11.2015
News Editor
Metro
01.2000 - 02.2001
General News Reporter
Scottish Daily Express
05.1996 - 01.2000
General News Reporter
Press and Journal
01.1995 - 05.1996
Hons degree - Law and Public Administration
ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY
High School -
ABERDEEN GRAMMAR SCHOOL