I'm a NCTJ-trained journalist and editor with more than 15 years of experience at high-profile national publications. I excel at sub-editing, SEO-content optimisation, legal compliance, and leading teams to editorial excellence. I craft punchy headlines, manage CMS workflows, and extend digital reach while safeguarding accuracy and tone. I've prevented outlets from legal risk on several occasions, and I bring a sensitive, modern tone to coverage of industry and culture. My background spans BBC Science Focus, The Guardian, Metro, and Hearst titles; I also mentor writers, shape content strategies, and enjoy teaching languages and building cross-functional relationships.

Rhian Morgan

I'm a NCTJ-trained journalist and editor with more than 15 years of experience at high-profile national publications. I excel at sub-editing, SEO-content optimisation, legal compliance, and leading teams to editorial excellence. I craft punchy headlines, manage CMS workflows, and extend digital reach while safeguarding accuracy and tone. I've prevented outlets from legal risk on several occasions, and I bring a sensitive, modern tone to coverage of industry and culture. My background spans BBC Science Focus, The Guardian, Metro, and Hearst titles; I also mentor writers, shape content strategies, and enjoy teaching languages and building cross-functional relationships.

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I’m a NCTJ-trained journalist and editor with more than 15 years of experience at high-profile national publications. I excel at sub-editing, SEO-content optimisation, legal compliance, and leading teams to editorial excellence. I craft punchy headlines, manage CMS workflows, and extend digital reach while safeguarding accuracy and tone.

I’ve prevented outlets from legal risk on several occasions, and I bring a sensitive, modern tone to coverage of industry and culture. My background spans BBC Science Focus, The Guardian, Metro, and Hearst titles; I also mentor writers, shape content strategies, and enjoy teaching languages and building cross-functional relationships.

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Language

English
Fluent
Japanese
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
French
Intermediate
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Columnist and reviewer at BBC Science Focus
September 1, 2025 - Present
Writes a tech review column for a leading science publication.
Sub-Editor at The Guardian
November 1, 2023 - Present
Edits UK news, G2, for web and print edition; manages writers and SEO; ensures legal compliance.
Sub-editor at The London Standard (formerly The London Evening Standard)
May 31, 2025 - October 24, 2025
Edited copy across sections (culture focus); handled SEO, CMS (Flow), headlines, and page furniture; safeguarded legal risk.
Writer/Sub-editor at Metro
February 28, 2021 - October 24, 2025
Researched, wrote, subbed, and uploaded pop culture articles for WordPress; freelance.
Approvals Editor at Kidadl
August 31, 2022 - October 24, 2025
Edited copy, enhanced SEO keywords, final approver for this children’s US edutainment site; freelance work continued 2017-2022.
Tech and Data Writer at Exasol
December 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025
Freelance writer for a data company; contributed technical content.
Sub-editor at Scribol.com
July 31, 2018 - October 24, 2025
Occasional edits and rewrites for a content site.
Deputy Content and Communications Manager; Deputy Editor of Edge magazine at Institute of Leadership and Management
March 31, 2017 - October 24, 2025
Co-ran relaunch of magazine and website; managed digital and social media; internal comms, marketing, PR, events; used InDesign, CMS, SEO, email tools.
Freelance Writer at Hearst publications
December 31, 2016 - October 24, 2025
Wrote features for national magazines/websites (Inside Soap, GradJobs) as a freelance contributor.
Lead Sub-Editor; Deputy Editor (2010–2011) at Newsquest London
December 31, 2011 - October 24, 2025
Led sub-editing for Bucks Free Press and related titles; managed sections including health and higher education; interviewed clients; produced features and podcasts.
Senior Page Editor/Designer at WalesOnline (Western Mail/Celtic Newspapers)
December 31, 2007 - October 24, 2025
Edited and designed national Welsh titles; mentored trainees; law refresher courses; managed multi-title output.
Sub-Editor at Western Mail
December 31, 2007 - October 24, 2025
Edited the national Wales newspaper; part of the editorial leadership.
Freelance Features Writer at Western Mail Special Publications and New Media Department
December 31, 2000 - October 24, 2025
Wrote and researched for publications, including Your Wedding, education supplements, property pages, and business features.
Various Roles at WalesOnline
December 31, 2007 - October 24, 2025
Worked across multiple titles; contributed to print and online outputs.

Education

Master of Journalism (NCTJ) at Cardiff University
January 1, 1998 - December 31, 1998
Foundation courses in Japanese & Italian at Cardiff University
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
BA (Hons) History at Reading University
January 1, 1992 - December 31, 1995
Five A-levels at New College & Cardiff High, Cardiff
January 11, 2030 - October 24, 2025
PGCE in Education at Swansea University
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Qualifications

NCTJ training (National Council for the Training of Journalists)
January 1, 1998 - October 24, 2025
PGCE in Education
January 1, 2005 - December 31, 2006

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Telecommunications