Lancashire Telegraph and Telegraph and Argus publisher, Newsquest Media Group has appointed a new Editorial Transformation Director.
Richard Porritt will take up the role in July, working with its local editorial teams across the UK.
The former editor of Archant’s Norwich Evening News has been a Regional Editor at Newsquest since 2022.
“Local journalism matters more than ever. I’m really looking forward to working with colleagues across Newsquest as we strive to serve our audiences even better, whilst staying true to the values of great reporting,” he said.
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Porritt is currently Regional Editor for Newsquest Eastern Counties, as well as Editor of the Eastern Daily Press.
“I’m delighted that Richard is taking up this new role as Editorial Transformation Director, reporting to me,” said Henry Faure Walker, CEO of Newsquest.
“Despite the structural challenges that have affected the wider sector, Newsquest has built a strong and robust local news business, and our local titles now typically reach more than 75% of people in the markets they serve.
“The media landscape is going through another period of rapid change, and we’re excited about the opportunities this presents to further strengthen the great local journalism we do.”
