Citypress, the employee-owned communications agency, has appointed veteran North West journo Jon Robinson as its first head of news.
Robinson joins Citypress from City AM, where he joined as UK Editor in 2024, leading the publication’s evolution from a London-focused title into a truly UK-wide business news brand. He also hosts City AM’s flagship leadership podcast, Boardroom Uncovered, interviewing senior figures from across business.
Robinson joined City AM following a three-year stint at BusinessLive, where he had served as North West business editor, after one of Reach plc’s many recent streamlining operations.
With more than a decade of newsroom experience, Robinson has held senior editorial roles across some of the UK’s best-known regional and national titles. As well as his BusinessLive role, where he oversaw business coverage across multiple national and regional publications, he has held senior digital and editorial positions at Insider Media and earlier leadership roles at the Lancashire Telegraph.
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In his new role, Robinson will lead Citypress’ news offer, helping clients navigate a rapidly changing media landscape and maximise editorial impact across traditional and digital channels.
Dominic Pendry, group managing director at Citypress, said: “Jon’s appointment reflects the growing importance of high-quality, trusted news in an age where AI-generated content is everywhere. Organisations that want to stand out need credibility, judgement and a deep understanding of how news really works. Jon brings all of that, alongside exceptional editorial leadership, and he will play a central role in helping our clients earn trust and cut through with substance.”
Robinson added: “Citypress has a strong reputation for combining creativity with strategic thinking, and I’m excited to be building something new as the agency’s first Head of News. My focus will be on helping clients tell stories that stand up to scrutiny, resonate with real audiences and feel credible in a world where trust in information has never been more valuable.”
Citypress is one of the largest employee-owned communications agency in the UK, with offices and teams in Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Birmingham. The agency advises some of the nation’s best-loved and most trusted brands, including Lloyds Banking Group, Aldi, Coca-Cola Europacific Partners, Molson Coors and British Land.
