I’ve always told anyone who asked that Martin Newland is one of the best newspaper editors I’ve ever worked for. Newland was the number two to Ken Whyte at National Post where I was a day oner (actually, it was more a day one minus 120, as I started in mid-summer and the paper launched on October 28, 1998).
As a reporter on his staff, I can say that Newland makes writers feel good about their work. He wants and encourages to write with authority and to write with a robust energy. So, it’s no surprise to hear that Martin is attracting top talent for his new project: Starting up a government-funded (?!) national newspaper in the United Arab Emirates:
The UAE-based media website Communicate.ae reports that he will have a total editorial staff of between 180 and 200 people. Newland told Communicate: “We need reporters. It will be a big content operation. Anyone who wants to come and work for us, please give us a call. We will consider every CV gratefully.”
He has received many CVs from British journalists made redundant in recent staff-cutting exercises at News International and at the Telegraph titles. Those already on board include Colin Randall, a former Daily Telegraph news editor and Paris correspondent, who is writing the style book and is the project's executive news editor . . . [Read the rest of the story]
Good luck, Martin!
Is it possible for you to provide me with Martin Newland's email id or contact. Shall be obliged. – neena