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Get Contact List →Download Contact ListAnna Leszkiewicz is senior commissioning editor at the New Statesman, where she oversees cultural coverage while maintaining an active writing practice. Her work combines:
As The Scotsman's primary arts analyst, Macmillan specializes in theatre criticism and cultural policy analysis. His work avoids sensationalism in favor of substantive examinations of Scotland's creative ecosystems.
Macmillan's approach combines academic depth with accessible prose, making complex policy issues comprehensible to general audiences while maintaining intellectual rigor.
As TV Editor for The Independent, Ellie Harrison has established herself as the UK's foremost analyst of screen culture's evolving landscape. Her work bridges academic rigor and pop culture accessibility, specializing in:
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"The best cultural criticism doesn't just review content - it decodes our collective subconscious."
With over 15 years' experience spanning environmental advocacy and media analysis, Harrison brings unique interdisciplinary depth to her cultural reporting. Her recent work continues pushing boundaries in how we understand screen media's role in shaping national identity.
Commissioning Editor at The i Paper specializing in culture and media analysis. Her work bridges academic theory and popular discourse, particularly through television criticism and examinations of digital authenticity.
Recipient of 2023 Orwell Prize nomination for elevating entertainment criticism to political discourse. Her work appears in The i Paper, New Statesman, and academic press collections.
With 45+ years reporting for the Belfast Telegraph and UTV, Ivan Little has become synonymous with nuanced coverage of Northern Ireland’s journey from conflict to fragile peace. His current work focuses on:
Little seeks stories that:
“Real peace journalism doesn’t avoid hard truths—it contextualizes them within our shared humanity.”
This Wales-based journalist crafts narratives that bridge personal health experiences with cultural identity. Her work for The Western Mail and regional Reach PLC publications emphasizes:
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"Her prescription charge investigation changed how Welsh policymakers discuss medication affordability." - Health Editor, Reach PLC
As Executive Editor of Britain’s The Spectator, Lara Prendergast shapes national conversations on culture, politics, and literature. With a career spanning student journalism at Cambridge to leadership roles at major conservative publications, she brings a unique blend of:
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Laura Battle, culture journalist at the Financial Times, specializes in dissecting the interplay between artistic innovation and societal change. Her work prioritizes:
Effective pitches should engage with her interest in art’s role as a societal mirror, particularly works that challenge Eurocentric cultural frameworks.
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Mark Jefferies is a UK-based culture journalist for The Daily Mirror, specializing in entertainment, celebrity profiles, and arts trends. With a unique background spanning finance and aerobatic aviation, he brings multidimensional analysis to cultural reporting.
Connect via his Daily Mirror profile for opportunities aligning with his focus on substantive cultural analysis.
As The Sun’s leading culture writer, McPhee deciphers the complex interplay between entertainment media and societal values. His work sits at the intersection of:
With a readership surpassing 1.2 million monthly unique visitors to his pieces, McPhee remains essential reading for understanding modern British popular culture.
Simon Binns is a digital communications strategist and award-winning journalist currently serving as Head of Content Development for the UK Government Digital Service. With 15+ years experience across regional news, viral media, and public sector communications, he specializes in:
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pure technology reviews, partisan politics
Simon Button is a UK-based culture journalist for The Daily Express, specializing in theatre, LGBTQ+ narratives, and celebrity impact on the arts. With over 20 years of experience, his work blends incisive critique with sociocultural analysis, particularly focusing on marginalized voices in mainstream performance.
"Button’s writing doesn’t just review art—it contextualizes how performance shapes societal dialogue." – 2024 GLAAD Judging Panel
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Sophie Gilbert is a London-based staff writer for The Atlantic specializing in cultural criticism that bridges academic theory and popular media. Her work consistently explores:
Achievements Highlight: 2024 National Magazine Award winner and Pulitzer finalist whose work has redefined contemporary cultural criticism .
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