Matt Williams
About Matt Williams
Matt Williams is a Social Media Editor at The Economist, where he develops content for a global audience. He has a background in digital communications and has worked with various organizations, including Action Against Hunger and Amnesty International.
Work at The Economist
Matt Williams currently serves as the Social Media Editor at The Economist, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he develops and publishes content for a global audience exceeding 50 million people across various social media platforms, including Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and LinkedIn. He previously worked as a Social Media Fellow at The Economist from 2021 to 2022, contributing to the organization's digital journalism and creative content initiatives. His work is part of an award-winning team recognized for excellence in digital content.
Previous Experience in Digital Communications
Before joining The Economist, Matt Williams held several positions in digital communications. He worked as a Digital Communications Assistant at Action Against Hunger | ACF-UK from 2017 to 2020. He also served as a Communications Consultant at Action on Armed Violence in 2020 and as a Senior Social Media Editor at New Statesman for two months in 2022. His experience includes roles at Futureboard Consulting and Amnesty International, where he focused on social media and communications.
Education and Expertise
Matt Williams holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Conflict, Security and Development from King's College London, which he completed from 2014 to 2015. He also earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Ancient History and History from the University of Nottingham between 2010 and 2013. His educational background is complemented by expertise in social media investigations (SOCMINT) and open-source investigations (OSI), which informs his approach to digital content and communications.
Background
Matt Williams has a diverse background in communications and digital content creation. He began his career with work experience at The Times in 2011. His early roles included an internship at Tullow Oil in Cape Town and a position as a Digital Consultant at Elephant Family. He has also volunteered as a Research Assistant at Action on Armed Violence, where he contributed to research efforts related to humanitarian crises and human rights abuses.