Stephen Fottrell
About Stephen Fottrell
Stephen Fottrell is a Senior Writer and Business Editor at HSBC in London, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in journalism with extensive experience at the BBC and holds degrees in English, political science, and education.
Work at HSBC
Stephen Fottrell has been employed at HSBC since 2019, serving as Senior Writer and Business Editor. In this role, he collaborates with senior leaders to improve the bank's social media and digital presence through the use of measurement and analytics tools. He works with various stakeholders and clients to draft, edit, commission, and curate original content that aligns with HSBC's business objectives. Fottrell has implemented a proactive content strategy that emphasizes a social-first approach, enhancing both internal and external communications.
Previous Experience at BBC
Before joining HSBC, Stephen Fottrell had an extensive career at the BBC spanning nearly a decade. He worked as a Broadcast Journalist and Producer from 2001 to 2009, contributing to the BBC News website, BBC World TV, and BBC World Service. He later served as Senior Producer and Journalist from 2015 to 2019, and prior to that, he was a Producer and Reporter for BBC News and Sport from 2009 to 2014. His experience at the BBC included roles that required both editorial oversight and content production.
Education and Expertise
Stephen Fottrell holds a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism from the University of Westminster. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English and Political Science from the National University of Ireland, Galway. Additionally, he completed a PG Cert in Teaching and Learning in Higher and Professional Education at IOE - UCL's Faculty of Education and Society from 2014 to 2016. His educational background supports his expertise in journalism, content creation, and teaching.
Teaching Experience
Stephen Fottrell has experience in academia, having worked as a Lecturer in Journalism at the University of the Arts London from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he contributed to the education of students in journalism, sharing his industry knowledge and practical insights gained from his extensive career in media.