Ticker News has appointed an international breaking news reporter, based in London.
Simon Anderson will be Ticker’s first UK and European correspondent. He will report directly from London across the week, filing breaking news reports on location.
Until recently, Anderson has been the ITV News editor and field producer, as well as a digital news curator with Upday, a fact checking media company in conjunction with Facebook UK.
Ticker CEO and founder Ahron Young said Anderson brings a range of experience from the broadcast media industry, with skills as a news producer, field producer, online video editor, and as a television news reporter.
“Ticker loves London!” said Young. “Now we’re about to shake up the local news industry with our coverage of breaking news, business and tech. Simon is the perfect candidate. I was once an Aussie journo living in London. It’s a rite of passage. He brings credibility and good humour to a great role for us.
“Originally from Sydney, Australia, Simon is keen to combine his years of experience in newsrooms and editing roles, with on-camera reporting.”
Anderson commented: “I’ve been keenly watching Ticker’s journey over the past two years and I’m absolutely thrilled to be leading the expansion into London and Europe for Ticker News, it’s a great honour. This opportunity to work for a business that is so fresh and rapidly growing could not be more exciting.”
As the second international expansion after Singapore, London will become Ticker’s first European base. With offices situated in the heart of the city, Ticker will present exclusive interviews and live coverage on breaking news.