Ryan John Butcher

Ryan John Butcher is an experienced journalist and editor currently serving as the News and Digital Editor at The Big Issue since August 2023. Prior to this role, Butcher led the editorial team at PinkNews as Head of News from August 2019 to July 2023, growing the team from three to seventeen members and enhancing its reputation for breaking exclusives and debunking misinformation. Earlier experience includes serving as Editor at indy100, where Butcher redirected the site's focus amidst declining traffic, and as Deputy Editor at Gay Times, where key contributions to relaunches helped maintain consistent sales and web traffic. Butcher began a career in local news with Lincolnshire Media, developing a strong foundation in reporting and writing. Educational qualifications include both BA and MA degrees in Journalism from the University of Lincoln.