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James Mellor is a media specialist and skilled storyteller. A Director in APCO’s London office, James provides communications expertise, strategic counsel, media training and reputational risk management support to a range of clients including individuals, companies and government organisations.
Everyone has a good story. The trick is finding it and telling it well.
With almost 25 years of experience as a senior executive on respected British national newspapers, he has an innate knowledge of how to leverage the media, create compelling narratives and navigate crises. James has an enviable contacts book, maximizing the opportunity of clients to confidently land their messaging with influential media outlets.
Before joining APCO, James ran the news operations at newspapers including The Sunday Times, The Sunday Telegraph and The Mail on Sunday. Managing up to 30 reporters and in charge of a multi-million pound budget, he has overseen numerous award-winning investigations as well as steering coverage of elections, referenda, conflicts and major international events.
Adept at meeting the needs of senior leaders, James has a passion for current affairs and telling great stories in a concise, precise, creative and engaging way.