Matt Payton

Matt Payton is the Head of Audience (Editorial) at The Independent since July 2023. Prior to this role, Matt worked at Financial Times as the Head of SEO & Planning. With experience in various editorial roles, including SEO Editor and Online News Reporter, Matt has a background in journalism that encompasses working with companies such as Yahoo UK News and Metro UK. Matt also has experience as a Court Usher and Junior Account Executive. Matt holds a degree in Politics & American Studies from the University of Nottingham and a NCTJ in Newspaper Journalism from Lambeth College.