About
Phillip Dolby is a British NCTJ-trained freelance journalist and editor with almost 20 years experience in the industry.
His specialist subjects include: local and national news, politics, the arts, race and ethnicity, Arabs in the media, religion, Israel-Palestine, and international development.
His work has been published in the Guardian, the Times, the Yorkshire Post, the Sheffield Star and on the BBC News.
He is the former news editor of Look Local newspaper, Sheffield, and was a contributing editor for Sorted - dubbed ‘the men’s magazine with morals’.
He has worked a training attachment at the BBC News and has also served as a press officer for several charities including the international aid and development NGO Tearfund.
Alongside his journalism, Phillip runs a PR business, helping clients ranging from charities to churches and businesses to government departments publicise their stories.
Services
News
I write news reports on a variety of topics for newspapers, magazines, and websites.
Features
Features are longer-form journalism articles which allow more scope for editorial creativity.
Editing
As a trained editor, I have years of experience in checking and amending copy to make it ready for publication.
Photojournalism
I am a talented photojournalist and can produce high-quality digital images for your media outlet.
PR
In addition to my freelance journalism, I also help organisations ranging from charities to churches and businesses to government departments publicise their stories.
Blog
My blog is a week-by-week op-ed column in which I reflect on what's happening in the news.
Testimonials
Good copy.
Steve Legg, editor of Sorted Magazine – “The men’s magazine with morals” – The Daily Telegraph
As a journalist, Phill sparkled for us and did an excellent job. Of all the people I’ve met in my life, he is almost second to none in his ability to connect with people.
Peter Wreford, Editor of Direction magazine
You’re probably the best writer on the team!
Katie Harrison, Head of Communications, Tearfund (international NGO)
In my mission to get the attention of Simon Cowell and secure a hosting job on X-factor, Phill had some brilliant ideas for me. He is very talented and a force to be reckoned with in the media.
Asha K – TV host, Fox, Nickelodeon, MTV, CD:Live
I just love the way you write.
Ben Woollard, founder, Arise magazine
I’d be quite happy to work with you looking at your stories and trying to market them for you.
Hugh Southon, The Independent, Daily Express, Agency CEO
Your work has been really good – we’d have taken you on long-term, if it had been economical.
Martin Edwards, CEO, The Regional Magazine Co.
Phill’s newsgathering, insightful writing and friendly manner brought a great deal to his role and in turn, to the newspaper.
Adrian Von Wurzbach, Managing Director, Look Local Newspaper
I enjoyed reading your work.
Steve Turner, international music journalist, Rolling Stone, The Sunday Times, and celebrity biographer
Phill is a talented, gritty newsgatherer who will go the extra-mile to get the story. He writes excellent copy to deadline and would be a first-rate recruit for your team.
Terry Wootton, NCTJ & Nottingham Evening Post
You clearly have a bright future ahead of you.
Neville Wilson – News Editor, The Surrey Mirror