James Rush

Head of Communications at New Economics Foundation

London, England, United Kingdom

About

Experienced communications professional having worked as a journalist at national news outlets and a media specialist for a range of organisations. Skilled in news writing, responding to breaking news, editing, feature writing and media training. Strong interest in environmental and social issues, music and the arts with a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) focused in English Literature from Newcastle University.

Experience

  • Head of Communications at New Economics Foundation
    Nov 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 8 mos

  • Press Manager at Green Party of England and Wales
    Nov 2019 - Nov 2023 · 4 yrs 1 mo

  • Senior Media Officer at Overseas Development Institute
    Sep 2015 - Nov 2019 · 4 yrs 3 mos

  • Senior News Reporter and News Editor at The Independent
    Sep 2014 - Sep 2015 · 1 yr 1 mo

  • MailOnline (1 yr 10 mos)
    • Senior News Reporter/Night News Editor
      Oct 2013 - Sep 2014 · 1 yr

    • News Reporter
      Dec 2012 - Sep 2013 · 10 mos