HOME ABOUT US OUR SOLUTIONS PUBLISHING CAREERS SALES ACADEMY OUR PEOPLE EDITORIAL TRAINING NEWS Our People There's one thing that makes more of a difference to our organisation than anything else: our people. Many of them have been with Newsquest for years and have risen to the challenge of a rapidly evolving media landscape. Read the profiles below to hear what some of our employees say about real jobs in the real world. Newsquest is committed to encouraging diversity throughout its workforce. Our diversity programme encourages a workforce that reflects the local demographics of the communities that we serve and provides equality and fairness for all who work for us. Christopher Dutton DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER "The York team have become some of my closest friends and I feel privileged to work with them." Emily Colins MAGAZINE FEATURE WRITER "I love my role and the work I do, because every day is different." Dene Tonna SALES DIRECTOR "What I do supports the future of my team and the clientele that I trade with." Bill Browne PUBLISHER AND EDITOR-IN-CHIEF "How could you get bored with a job when you are invited to fly over the Solent in hot air balloon from Southampton to the Isle of Wight?" Dave Simkiss CONTRACT PRINT DESIGNER "Most of my hobbies are based around media related activities, such as building websites, designing custom DVD / Blu Ray covers, researching and designing ebooks on film and film production." Darren Hayes MARKETING SOLUTIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER "I once told a joke to a client about a bin, I wont share it on this occasion as I think you may find it rubbish." Daniel Wavell OPERATIONS DIRECTOR "Outside of work I like taking my kids for walks in the beautiful Isle of Wight countryside, cycling and playing drums." Ryan Westwood LEAD MAGAZINES DESIGNER "Avid gamer, tech nerd, musician and coffee enthusiast." Samantha Hellen SALES DIRECTOR "I have a great work life balance and Newsquest has been pivotal in my career success." Tracy Hayden DIRECTOR OF ADVERTISING "I enjoy the pace and variety that the job brings which is coupled with a working environment where you can feel part of a close knit team/family" Josh Holmes HEAD OF DIGITAL "I’ve played the drums for over 15 years – and even had a brief stint in the music industry, played Reading/Leeds and touring South Korea." Sophie Lyons SME SOLUTIONS DEVELOPMENT MANAGER "As a Mum of two young boys, the flexible and positive attitude of my manager has made returning to work a great experience." David Jones SME SOLUTIONS MARKETING MANAGER "I live by this motto "You only live once, but if you do it right, once is enough"" Stephen McTaggart TEAM MANAGER – BUSINESS & PROPERTY "Out of work, I am a husband and father and enjoy playing golf when ever possible." Peter Perry HEAD OF SME SOLUTIONS "I love the pace of change in the industry and the way we constantly have to evolve and develop to meet new challenges." Karen Avery GRAPHIC DESIGNER "I love animals, particularly cats and they're often visiting my garden so we've made the bird feeders particularly high" Lyndsay Wilson EVENTS DIRECTOR "Along with my passion of events I am avid lover of fashion, interior design and my beloved boyband…Boyzone." Beverly Holder CHIEF REPORTER/DATA INVESTIGATIONS REPORTER "As a news reporter I never tire of seeing democracy in action and justice done" Gareth Howells WEB DEVELOPER "I am a keen hiker and often go walking with friends in the countryside, where I can also indulge in my passion for photography." Charlotte Travill SENIOR DIGITAL ACCOUNT MANAGER "I enjoy speaking with clients across all verticals, learning about their business goals and journeys." Chris Staplehurst MARKETING SOLUTIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER "Outside of work I am a born and bred Leicester City fan" Steve Lowe SALES DIRECTOR "I have been in media and marketing for 30 years, working across the UK" Jamie Tregarthen NATIONAL NEWSPAPER SALES ADVISOR "I am a passionate animal lover and have my own rescue dog called Olive who I love very much." Julian Thorpe PRODUCT MANAGER "I can beat you at Super Mario Kart on the SNES." Sharon Wilson MARKETING SOLUTIONS ACCOUNT MANAGER "I manage various accounts in and around Oxfordshire creating solutions to help them reach more customers." Allison Hartwell ADMIN "I enjoy the variety this type of work brings and imagine myself doing this for many years to come" Emma Walker TRAINEE JOURNALIST "Taking the leap to move to Cumbria and follow a childhood dream of becoming a journalist was the best decision I've ever made." We are a media company with a difference. We are committed to bringing a voice to your region. 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