George Brock (born 7 November 1951) is a professor of journalism at City, University of London. He held the position of head of department from September 2009 to September 2014.
Career
After beginning his career in 1973 as a reporter for the ''
Yorkshire Evening Press
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The ''Yorkshire Evening Press'' was established in 188 ...
'', Brock was a journalist for ''
The Observer
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'' (1976–1981) and ''
The Times
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'' (1981–2008), where he held positions from foreign correspondent to managing editor.
Other responsibilities
Brock has been President of the
World Editors Forum
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[ (2004–2008) where he still sits as a board member.]
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References
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1951 births
Living people
English editors
Academics of City, University of London
Alumni of Corpus Christi College, Oxford