Rachel Sharp

Rachel Sharp is an experienced newspaper editor, and an accomplished journalist, in print, online, and video.

She began her journalistic career as a trainee reporter working for her local newspaper. After passing her senior qualifications Rachel became a chief reporter for a large newsroom in London, where she won an award as video journalist of the year, before being promoted to editor of three regional newspapers.

In 2006 she was appointed as group editor of seven weekly titles across north London.

She was responsible for being the first editor to take her newspapers 'web first' recognising the importance of breaking news online, and was the first editor across her company to implement a social media strategy.

Rachel has excellent contacts within the industry, and has received awards for community journalism, newspaper of the year, campaign of the year, and newspaper design.

Rachel also works for the NCTJ as a trainer and assessor for the senior examinations, and works with a panel at the NCTJ to agree accreditation for Universities and Colleges across the country.

She has also worked closely with the Journalism Diversity Fund, selecting deserving applicants for journalism training.