Megan Carr
Faversham,,Kent
Summary
Award-winning journalist and digital editor with more than six years’ experience in regional media, specialising in digital publishing, audience engagement and social media. Experienced in independently managing a large regional news website, using SEO, analytics and audience insight to grow readership and support subscriber growth, while training journalists and editors in digital publishing and social media best practice. Previously completed a year-long secondment as newsroom editor, gaining valuable leadership and people management experience. Alongside my full-time role, I also use my communications and digital media skills to support charities, community organisations and local businesses through volunteering and freelance work by creating content, managing social media pages and producing press releases.
Overview
2027
2027
years of professional experience
Work history
Head of Online & Social Media Engagement
KM Media Group
, Kent
07 2025 - 2026.07
Responsible for independently managing KentOnline and the KM Media Group’s local news websites during early morning and weekend shifts, overseeing homepage management and layout, digital publishing and social media strategy while using SEO, analytics and audience insight to increase readership, grow subscriptions and maximise content monetisation.
- Oversee the newsroom’s social media channels across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Threads, BlueSky and YouTube.
- Plan, create and schedule social media using SocialPilot and Meta Business Suite.
- Produce video, photography and graphics for digital and social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, WeVideo and Canva.
- Produce newsletters and Google Showcase content.
- Use SEO, Google Analytics, Parsely, Meta Analytics and audience insight to grow readership, increase subscriptions and maximise content monetisation.
- Monitor website and social media performance to help shape publishing decisions.
- Train journalists and editors in digital publishing and social media best practice.
- Produce editorial guidance and style guides.
- Work with a national news agency to identify exclusive regional stories with national appeal, helping secure coverage in national newspapers and magazines.
- Respond to reader enquiries, moderate comments and manage complaints across digital platforms.
- Contribute to company-wide editorial meetings and digital strategy.
Newsroom Editor
Highland News and Media
, Moray
08 2024 - 07 2025
Managed a regional newsroom during a year-long secondment, leading editorial planning, supporting journalists and overseeing the day-to-day running of the newsroom.
- Supported, mentored and managed journalists.
- Conducted one-to-one meetings and managed attendance.
- Contributed to pay reviews and staff development.
- Worked with senior management to improve newsroom performance.
- Edited stories to ensure legal and editorial standards were met.
- Helped introduce new digital publishing processes and workflows.
- Used audience insight and publishing strategy to grow readership and increase digital subscriptions.
Senior Reporter
KM Media Group
, Kent
08 2022 - 07 2024
Covered breaking news and major incidents across Kent, producing content for digital, print and social media while working to tight deadlines and maintaining the highest editorial and legal standards.
- Covered breaking news, court, community and feature stories.
- Reported live from major incidents and developing news.
- Produced content for digital, print and social media.
- Built strong relationships with emergency services, councils and key contacts.
- Secured exclusive stories through developing trusted sources.
- Worked to tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.
Education
NCTJ
NCTJ
A-levels -
Northfleet School For Girls
Skills
- Social media management
- Digital publishing
- Audience growth
- Audience engagement
- Subscriber growth
- Content monetisation
- Content strategy
- SEO
- Website management
- Homepage management
- Google, Parsely and Meta analytics
- Audience insight
- Google Showcase
- Newsletter production
- SocialPilot
- Meta Business Suite
- Video production and editing
- Photography and editing
- Graphic design
- Content creation
- Canva
- CapCut
- WeVideo
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Editorial management
- Copy editing and proofreading
- Headline writing
- Media law
- Copyright
- Team management
- Staff mentoring
- Company-wide training
- Performance management
- Editorial leadership
- Newsroom management
- Project management
- Press releases
- Public relations
- Crisis communications
- Public speaking
- Interview coordination
Accomplishments
Kent Press and Broadcast Awards
- Winner of the Golden Pen Award (2025)
- Kent Feature Journalist of the Year (2024)
- Best Use of Digital Media finalist (2022)
- Highly Commended Kent New Journalist of the Year (2020)
Additional Professional Experience
Alongside my full-time role, I manage communications and social media for Sheerness RNLI and Faversham Swimming Club, while also providing freelance social media support for local businesses. This work includes managing social media channels, writing press releases, producing photography and video, creating digital content and supporting marketing campaigns and community events.
Hobbies and Interests
- Competitive athlete in masters swimming, water polo, artistic swimming and CrossFit.
- Qualified scuba diver with a passion for travel and adventure.
- Lifelong love of the water, with a passion for boating and a wide range of watersports.
References
- References available upon request.
Timeline
Head of Online & Social Media Engagement
KM Media Group
07 2025 - 2026.07
Newsroom Editor
Highland News and Media
08 2024 - 07 2025
Senior Reporter
KM Media Group
08 2022 - 07 2024
NCTJ
NCTJ
A-levels -
Northfleet School For Girls