Byron Melton

Byron Melton is an experienced journalist currently serving as the Senior Newsletter Editor at The Sun since September 2023, where responsibilities include curating a diverse portfolio of editorial newsletters. Previously, Byron held the position of Audience and Engagement Editor at Reach plc from January 2022 to September 2023, leading audience strategies for EssexLive and CambridgeshireLive. Prior roles include Newsletter Lead (South East) at Reach plc and Engagement Editor at The News, Portsmouth, where Byron played a pivotal role in enhancing the title's digital presence. Byron began a journalism career at The News, covering local affairs and later contributing to the launch of the Retro supplement. Byron holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from the University of Portsmouth, completed in 2017.