Megan Carr

Award-winning digital editor and journalist with more than six years' experience in regional media, specialising in digital publishing, social media and audience engagement. Skilled in high-traffic website management, digital strategy and editorial decision-making, using SEO, analytics and audience insight to increase readership, grow subscriptions and maximise content monetisation. Previously completed a year-long secondment as newsroom editor, gaining leadership and people management experience.

Alongside my full-time role, I support communications and social media for charities, sports clubs and local businesses through voluntary and freelance work.

Head of Online & Social Media Engagement at KM Media Group (2025-07 – Present)

Responsible for independently managing KentOnline and KM Media Group's local news websites during early morning and weekend shifts, overseeing homepage management, digital publishing and social media pages, using SEO, analytics and audience insight to grow readership, increase subscriptions and maximise content monetisation.

• Oversee more than 100 social media channels across Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, X, Threads, BlueSky and YouTube, including one with more than 300,000 followers.
• Manage the day-to-day publishing of a regional news website attracting around 16 million monthly page views.
• Plan, create and schedule social media using SocialPilot and Meta Business Suite.
• Produce video, photography and graphics for digital and social media using Adobe Premiere Pro, CapCut, WeVideo and Canva.
• Use SEO, Google Analytics, Parsely, Meta Analytics and audience insight to grow readership, increase subscriptions and maximise content monetisation.
• Monitor website and social media performance to help shape publishing decisions.
• Work with a national news agency to identify exclusive regional stories with national appeal, helping secure coverage in national newspapers and magazines.
• Deliver company-wide training in digital publishing and social media best practice.
• Produce editorial guidance and style guides.
• Create newsletters and Google Showcase content.
• Respond to reader enquiries, moderate comments and manage complaints across digital platforms.
• Contribute to company-wide editorial meetings and digital strategy.

Newsroom Editor at Highland News and Media (2024-08 – 2025-07)

Managed a regional newsroom during a year-long secondment, leading editorial planning, supporting journalists and overseeing the day-to-day running of the newsroom.

• Supported, mentored and managed 10 journalists.
• Conducted one-to-one meetings and managed attendance.
• Contributed to pay reviews and staff development.
• Worked with senior management to improve newsroom performance.
• Edited stories to ensure legal and editorial standards were met.
• Helped introduce new digital publishing processes and workflows.
• Used audience insight and publishing strategy to grow readership and increase digital subscriptions.

Senior Reporter at KM Media Group (2022-08 – 2024-07)

Covered breaking news and major incidents across Kent, producing content for digital, print and social media while working to tight deadlines and maintaining the highest editorial and legal standards.

• Covered breaking news, court, community and feature stories.
• Reported live from major incidents and developing news.
• Produced content for digital, print and social media.
• Applied media law, copyright and IPSO Editors' Code to ensure accurate and legally compliant reporting.
• Built strong relationships with emergency services, councils and key contacts.
• Secured exclusive stories through developing trusted sources.
• Worked to tight deadlines in a fast-paced newsroom.

Communications and Social Media Manager at Sheerness RNLI and Faversham Swimming Club (Present)

Alongside my full-time role, I manage communications and social media for Sheerness RNLI and Faversham Swimming Club, while also providing freelance social media support for local businesses. This work includes managing social media channels, writing press releases, producing photography and video, creating digital content and supporting marketing campaigns and community events.

The National Qualification In Journalism in Journalism – NCTJ

Diploma In Journalism in Journalism – NCTJ

A-levels – Northfleet School For Girls

A-level in Sociology – Northfleet School For Girls

A-level in Media – Northfleet School For Girls

A-level in Photography – Northfleet School For Girls