Josh Spencer
About Josh Spencer
Josh Spencer is an Assistant Editor at 1843 Magazine, a position he has held since 2021. He previously served as Deputy Digital Editor at The Economist and has extensive experience in journalism and editorial roles across various publications.
Current Role at The Economist
Josh Spencer serves as the Assistant Editor for 1843 magazine at The Economist. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the magazine's editorial direction and content development. His role involves overseeing various editorial tasks and collaborating with writers to produce high-quality articles.
Previous Experience at The Economist
Prior to his current role, Josh Spencer worked at The Economist as the Deputy Digital Editor for 1843 magazine from 2019 to 2021. In this capacity, he focused on enhancing the magazine's digital presence and engaging with online audiences. He also served as a Social Media Journalist at The Economist from 2018 to 2019, where he managed the magazine's social media content.
Background in Journalism
Josh Spencer has a diverse background in journalism, having worked in various editorial roles. He was the Deputy Editor (Film) at Epigram, the University of Bristol's student newspaper, from 2016 to 2017. Additionally, he gained experience as a Writer on Snapchat Discover at News UK from 2016 to 2018 and completed editorial internships at Newsweek, The Telegraph, and Bristol Post.
Education and Qualifications
Josh Spencer holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Magazine Journalism from City, University of London, which he completed from 2017 to 2018. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in History with Upper Second Class Honours (2:1) from the University of Bristol, where he studied from 2014 to 2017.