Tim Chester

Tim Chester is an accomplished journalist and editor with extensive experience in various leading media organizations. Currently serving as Deputy Editor at Afar Media since June 2018, Tim oversees a news team and plays a pivotal role in sustainability coverage, campaign management, mentoring, and content production. Prior to Afar, Tim held senior positions at Mashable, where responsibilities included longform content creation and news team management, and BuzzFeed, focusing on viral features. Tim's earlier career involved writing for prestigious publications such as The Sunday Times, and leading web initiatives at Penguin Books, achieving significant traffic growth. Notably, Tim's editorial journey began at NME, where roles ranged from Deputy Editor to Assistant Editor, overseeing diverse content and team coordination. Tim Chester holds a BA in English Literature from Goldsmiths, University of London.