Fake TikTokers, Harry Potter Shops, and Snail Farms: How to Run High-Impact Local News Investigations
Jim Waterson, the editor of London Centric, explains how to run local news investigations that capture the public’s imagination and have real-world impact – without being boring.
Jim Waterson
Jim Waterson had his dream job as media editor of the Guardian, reporting on what information people were consuming — and why. Then, disturbed by the news industry's failure to appreciate the shift in public consumption, he quit to found a local news start-up.
- 25 June 2026 16.50–17.50
Location: LG02