Matthew Eltringham

Matthew Eltringham is a senior advisor in editorial policy at the BBC, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in a complex and regulated media environment. They started their career as a journalist at the Western Morning News and have held various pivotal roles at the BBC, including planning editor for Westminster and executive editor for the BBC College of Journalism. They have been instrumental in advancing digital and social media strategies, emphasizing innovative approaches to enhance audience engagement. Matthew has also contributed to academia as an external examiner at several UK universities. They hold a BA (Hons) in History from The University of Manchester and a Post Graduate Diploma in Newspaper Journalism from City University.