David Wooding
Sevenoaks,Kent
Summary
A seasoned journalist with extensive experience across all levels of the industry, demonstrating exceptional people skills in managing teams and engaging with diverse stakeholders, from readers to world leaders. Proven expertise in political reporting, including interviews with five prime ministers and numerous cabinet members, fostering professional relationships while maintaining accountability. Skilled broadcaster with a strong track record of delivering insightful commentary on major news stories and politics across TV and radio platforms. Adept at newspaper management, ensuring projects are completed on time and within budget, complemented by advanced shorthand proficiency (120wpm) and touch-typing capabilities.
Overview
50
50
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education
Work history
Editor
Sunday Express
London
2022.07 - 2025.04
Assistant Editor
The Sun
London
2020.04 - 2022.07
Political Editor
The Sun on Sunday
London
2012.02 - 2020.04
Associate Editor (Politics)
News of the World
London
2010.01 - 2011.10
Whitehall Editor
The Sun
London
2001.01 - 2009.12
News Editor
The People
London
1998.09 - 2001.01
Staff reporter
The Sun
1989.07 - 1998.10
Joined the staff of Britain's biggest selling newspaper as a general duties news reporter, covering major news stories from court cases, interviews and showbiz to major investigations and foreign assignments, including coverage of wars and overseas trips by diplomats, world leaders and royalty.
This period also included a spell as education correspondent, working on the political team during general elections and covering the early days of the new Blair government.
News reporter
Today
London
1986.05 - 1989.07
A member of the launch team behind the newspaper revolution, which brought out the first national newspaper printed in full colour and using computers.
Covered many major stories including the Hillsborough disaster, the Piper Alphas North Sea oil rig disaster, Pope John Paul II's tour of the USA, and the Troubles in Northern Ireland.
Staff reporter
Daily Express
Manchester
1982.07 - 1986.05
Staff reporter
Press Association
London
1981.05 - 1982.07
Working for Britain's national news agency, first at its Fleet Street offices, before becoming north west regional correspondent, based in Liverpool and covering Merseyside, Lancashire, Cheshire and North Wales.
News reporter
Daily Mail
Manchester
1979.03 - 1981.07
Regular casual shifts at evenings and weekends working from the northern office of the Daily Mail.
News reporter, district reporter and news editor
Lancashire Evening Post and Chronicle
Wigan
1977.09 - 1981.05
Reporter
Prescot and Huyton Reporter
Prescot, Knowsley
1975.09 - 1977.07
Education
NCTJ pre-entry course. - Journalism
University of Central Lancashire
Preston 1974.09 - 1975.07
Skills
Working at every level in journalism has given me finely-honed people skills, whether managing staff in the office or dealing with people outside the organisation, from humble readers to world leaders
My work in politics has required interviewing five prime ministers and countless cabinet minister, forging friendly relationships while holding them to account
I have developed broadcasting skills after years of being called upon to discuss major news stories or politics on TV and radio My work in newspaper management means I can deliver projects on time and within budget I have 120wpm shorthand and can touch-type
Affiliations
- Classical music, opera, following Liverpool FC, politics, running and keeping-fit, improving at the piano.
Timeline
Editor
Sunday Express
2022.07 - 2025.04
Assistant Editor
The Sun
2020.04 - 2022.07
Political Editor
The Sun on Sunday
2012.02 - 2020.04
Associate Editor (Politics)
News of the World
2010.01 - 2011.10
Whitehall Editor
The Sun
2001.01 - 2009.12
News Editor
The People
1998.09 - 2001.01
Staff reporter
The Sun
1989.07 - 1998.10
News reporter
Today
1986.05 - 1989.07
Staff reporter
Daily Express
1982.07 - 1986.05
Staff reporter
Press Association
1981.05 - 1982.07
News reporter
Daily Mail
1979.03 - 1981.07
News reporter, district reporter and news editor
Lancashire Evening Post and Chronicle
1977.09 - 1981.05
Reporter
Prescot and Huyton Reporter
1975.09 - 1977.07
NCTJ pre-entry course. - Journalism
University of Central Lancashire
1974.09 - 1975.07