Sarah McManus

Sarah McManus is a journalist with contributions to Prolific North, focusing on media industry trends and challenges in local journalism. Her work includes analyzing the decline of court and council reporting in regional newspapers, highlighting pressures such as reliance on press releases and editorial constraints. She has also covered initiatives like the BBC's integration of hyperlocal bloggers into local journalism efforts. McManus's reporting often emphasizes the intersection of traditional journalism practices with modern challenges, including resource limitations and shifting editorial priorities. Her bylines appear across academic, industry, and regional platforms, indicating a broad focus on media ecosystems and their societal impacts.