DF

Daniel Francis Nolan

Available to hire

Hi, I’m Daniel Francis Nolan, an award-winning subeditor, author and editor with two decades of experience across newspapers, magazines, TV channels and exhibitions.

About

Hi, I’m Daniel Francis Nolan, an award-winning subeditor, author and editor with two decades of experience across newspapers, magazines, TV channels and exhibitions. I’m known for meticulous layout, fact-checking and a collaborative approach that helps editors, designers, freelancers and clients work together under pressure.

I’m passionate about storytelling, long-form culture publishing, and building and applying style guides across multi-title programmes. I stay calm in fast-paced newsrooms while delivering accurate, engaging content and training teams to maintain high editorial standards.

  • 20 years' experience
  • Joined October 2025

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Government
  • Other

Work experience· 7 roles

Editor in Chief · Central European TimesJan 2025 – Jan 2025 · 1 mo

Led daily, 18-country website covering politics, economics and culture. Oversaw copy from commission to publication, ensuring house style and accuracy. Managed staff and freelancers; instituted legal review and correction protocols. Delivered newsletters and long-form, specialist country reports to tight deadlines. Launched Times in Asia website, producing content across ten Asian countries.

Correspondent · The GuardianJan 2018 – Jan 2018 · 1 mo

Filed breaking news, features and culture stories to tight deadlines. Broke international stories on secret art collections, discoveries and exhibitions. Work recognised by the European Press Prize and the London Foreign Press Association.

Editor · Hungary Around the ClockJan 2012 – Jan 2012 · 1 mo

Led Hungary’s market-leading newswire, producing 30-40 stories to daily deadlines. Managed team schedules and enforced AP house style and professional practice.

Editor, Hungary Around the Clock · Hungary Around the ClockJan 2012 – Jan 2012 · 1 mo
Freelance Editor and Journalist · Various publishers and agenciesJan 2005 – Oct 2025 · 20 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Editor and Journalist · Various publishers/agenciesJan 2005 – Oct 2025 · 20 yrs 10 mos
Freelance Editor and Journalist · Independent / FreelanceJan 2005 – Oct 2025 · 20 yrs 10 mos

Education· 6

NCTJ · University of Central Lancashire2030 – 2025
BA Philosophy (Sp Hons) · University of Hull2030 – 2025
NCTJ Diploma in Journalism (Media Law, Newsroom Practice, Shorthand) · University of Central Lancashire2030 – 2025
BA Philosophy (Sp Hons) · University of Hull2030 – 2025

Certifications and awards· 6

NCTJ2030 – 2025
European Press Prize laureate2016
European Press Prize laureate2019
London Foreign Press Association Award2018

Hire Daniel Francis Nolan today

Post a job and invite Daniel, or contact them directly. No hidden commission.

Post a job