Annie Brown
Bearsden,East Dunbartonshire
Summary
Highly respected journalist of more than three decades, who has held a number of executive positions and is widely regarded across the media, charities, women's groups, parliament and public bodies. Known for exclusively sourced interviews, investigations, scoops, and campaign pieces as well as commentary as a newspaper columnist. Awards include Reporter of the Year, Runner-up Reporter of the Year, Campaign of the Year, Scoop of the Year, Team of the Year. Numerous nominations for Feature Writer and Interviewer of the Year and Nicola Barry Award. Also Refugee Awards - campaign and news. Write to End Violence - news. UK Women Empowering Women - runner up.
Freelance public relations for Rape Crisis. Migrant Voice and latterly as Features Editor for the Commonwealth Games.
Appeared on TV and radio .
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work history
Features Editor
Commonwealth Games
Glasgow
2026.07 - 2026.08
Deputy in charge of a specialised team producing publicity for the Commonwealth Games. Wrote, delegated and edited pieces in the style of publications including for Times, Daily Mail, Herald, Sunday Mail, Sunday Post etc and for broadcast with multiple pieces placed without need for editing. Used extensive contacts including long term relationships with Editors and Newsdesks to secure extensive coverage and shift potentially negative coverage to positive .
Journalist and PR
Freelance
Scotland
2025.03 - 2026.07
News, features, interviews, columns published in print and online in Daily Record, Sunday Mail, Daily Mail, Sunday Times, Times, Sunday Post, Sun. Regularly commissioned to write features in Daily Mail.
Public relations including for Migrant Voice - campaign to amplify voices of migrants - number of news and feature pieces placed much to satisfaction of client.
Crisis PR ( confidential) for charity and hospitality sector
Staff Senior Features
Daily Mail
Glasgow
2024.06 - 2025.03
Head hunted by Daily Mail Editor -in- Chief to join staff as senior member of feature writing team. For print and premium online - exclusive interviews, investigations, profiles and features including international assignment to Srebrenica. Self generated exclusives.
Associate Editor/ Chief Writer
Daily Record
Glasgow
1998.08 - 2023.09
Poached by editor Martin Clarke to join him in move from Daily Mail to Daily Record.
Worked in news and features then became Features Editor, Chief Writer and Associate Editor covering live news, features, columns, comment, international and award winning war reporting in Kosovo and Iraq. Won numerous awards for investigations and campaigning on domestic violence, rape, human trafficking. Exposed abuse in care homes during an undercover investigation, leading to legislative change. Similarly coverage of the placing of children in Bed and Breakfast.
Exposed racism shown to daughter of then First Minister Humza Yousaf ( scoop of the year) and expose of Brian McConnachie KC for verbal abuse of head of Rape Crisis and inappropriate behaviour. Exposed lack of forensic facilities on islands for rape victims leading to legislative change. International assignments to Asia, Africa and Europe covering subjects from child soldiers, HIV, legacy of Khmer Rouge and interviews with last surviving Holocaust victims. Columnist and leader writer.
Senior Features Writer
Daily Mail
Glasgow
1995.07 - 1998.08
Interviews, features and live news coverage including Dunblane massacre
Education
NVQ Level 5 - NCTJ Journalism qualification
Highbury College
Portsmouth1994-12
Skills
- Investigative Reporting: Conducted high-impact investigations, including undercover reporting, major exposes, and award-winning scoops and campaigns which led to legislative change, broadcast and international coverage
- International Coverage: Reported globally from war zones, and documented critical human experiences such as child soldiers, refugees and Holocaust survivors Coverage of international charity work
- Interviews & Features: Produced long-form political, human interest, and celebrity interviews alongside backgrounders, colour pieces, and profiles
- Editorial Leadership: Held senior roles including Chief Writer, Features Editor, and Associate Editor, including work as Features Editor for Commonwealth Games
- Broadcast & Commentary: Provided political commentary and media contributions across broadcast platforms
Public Relations & Advocacy
- Freelance PR: Crisis management, campaign promotion, and latterly as Features Editor for Commonwealth Games
- Pro-Bono Work: Contributed voluntary communications and support for migrant advocacy, women's rights, and organisations supporting looked-after children
Timeline
Features Editor
Commonwealth Games
2026.07 - 2026.08
Journalist and PR
Freelance
2025.03 - 2026.07
Staff Senior Features
Daily Mail
2024.06 - 2025.03
Associate Editor/ Chief Writer
Daily Record
1998.08 - 2023.09
Senior Features Writer
Daily Mail
1995.07 - 1998.08
NVQ Level 5 - NCTJ Journalism qualification
Highbury College