Ellen Stewart

Ellen Stewart is a digital journalism leader with a 15+ year career spanning major media organizations. She currently serves as Performance Director for Editorial at Reach plc (appointed December 2024), where she leads data-driven newsroom strategies. Previously, she was Director of Content Strategy and Growth at Condé Nast, overseeing global content planning and social strategy for Vogue internationally. Her career highlights include serving as Content Director at PinkNews where she championed LGBTQ+ representation, helped block a 'gay cure' documentary screening through investigative reporting, and positioned the outlet as a vital resource for global LGBTQ+ communities. Earlier roles include social media leadership at Channel 4 (generating 442M TikTok views for 2021 Paralympics) and digital journalism positions at London Evening Standard, Metro, and The Independent. Recognized in PPA's 30 Under 30, she's known for combining analytics expertise with impactful storytelling.