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Pioneering regional journalist to head up magazine’s new data unit

OttewellA pioneering regional data journalist is set to head up a new unit at a national political magazine.

David Ottewell has revealed his is starting a new role as head of data journalism for the New Statesman Media Group next week.

David, pictured, was head of data journalism at Reach plc for six years before announcing he was leaving the company in December.

Prior to that, he held roles including chief reporter, political editor and hub news editor at the Manchester Evening News. He will remain based in Manchester for his new role.

Posting on Twitter yesterday, David said: “Seems a strange time for personal news, but very happy to say I’m starting a new role as head of data journalism for the New Statesman Media Group next week.

“The group has some really exciting editorial plans – and as part of that I’ll be building a data journalism team with roles in Manchester and London.”

Claire Miller, David’s successor at Reach, said: “Congratulations and best of luck, sounds like a really interesting new project.”

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