Citypress hires City AM’s Jon Robinson in new head of news role

Employee-owned communications agency Citypress has named Jon Robinson, a long-serving North West journalist, in the newly created role of head of news.

Robinson moves from City AM, which he joined as UK editor in 2024. There he led the title’s shift from a London-focused publication to a UK-wide business news brand, and hosted its leadership podcast, Boardroom Uncovered, interviewing senior business figures.

Before City AM he spent three years at BusinessLive as North West business editor, overseeing business coverage across several national and regional publications. He left after one of Reach plc’s many recent restructuring rounds.

Robinson has more than a decade of newsroom experience. He has also held senior digital and editorial roles at Insider Media and earlier leadership positions at the Lancashire Telegraph.

At Citypress he will lead the agency’s news offer, helping clients deal with a fast-changing media environment and get the most editorial impact in both traditional and digital channels.

Citypress group managing director Dominic Pendry said: “Jon’s appointment reflects the growing importance of high-quality, trusted news in an age where AI-generated content is everywhere. Organisations that want to stand out need credibility, judgement and a deep understanding of how news really works. Jon brings all of that, alongside exceptional editorial leadership, and he will play a central role in helping our clients earn trust and cut through with substance.”

Robinson said: “Citypress has a strong reputation for combining creativity with strategic thinking, and I’m excited to be building something new as the agency’s first Head of News. My focus will be on helping clients tell stories that stand up to scrutiny, resonate with real audiences and feel credible in a world where trust in information has never been more valuable.”

Citypress is one of the UK’s largest employee-owned communications agencies, with teams in Manchester, London, Edinburgh and Birmingham. Its clients include Aldi, Lloyds Banking Group, Molson Coors, British Land and Coca-Cola Europacific Partners.