Ruth O.

Ruth O. has extensive experience in digital journalism, currently serving as Head of Operations (Affiliates) and previously as Deputy Head of Network Content at Reach plc since August 2016. Ruth leads teams that support UK regional and national websites with breaking news coverage and strategic growth, while also spearheading the establishment of regional news teams and identifying expansion opportunities. Prior roles include serving as an SEO Editor and Digital Content Editor, where Ruth specialized in SEO best practices, content production, and audience engagement. Ruth’s career began with reporting positions at Local World Media and the Somerset Guardian, along with earlier roles in hospitality and as a freelance journalist. Ruth holds multiple journalism qualifications from NCTJ and a BA in print journalism from Nottingham Trent University.