Mike Smallcombe

Mike Smallcombe is currently the Assistant News Editor at The Telegraph, where responsibilities include overseeing digital news output, collaborating with editors to enhance subscription-driven content, and managing live blogs during major news events. Previously, Mike served as an Editor at Reach plc, where audience growth initiatives resulted in recognition as one of the UK's fastest-growing news sites, and directed a team of reporters. As a Senior Digital News Journalist, Mike produced high-traffic stories and engaged actively with audience data to guide editorial decisions. Mike's career began as a News Reporter at Local World Media after earning a BA in English Language and Linguistics with PR from the University of Exeter and a diploma in Journalism from the Press Association.