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Jessica Berry

Jessica Berry
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Location
Manchester
Expertise

Local Politics, News, Protests, Film, Guides, Local Developments, Transport, History, Nightlife, Events, RAAC, Asbestos (ish)

  • Jess Berry is the Editor in Chief at The Manchester Tab, currently studying a masters in journalism at the University of Salford.
  • She is a NCTJ Journalism Diversity Fund recipient, who loves covering breaking news and local politics.
  • Jess has a soft-spot (obsession) for old buildings and all things urban infrastructure. She's also a keen cinophile and promises she has hobbies.

Experience

Jess was the first Manchester Editor in Chief to hail from a non-redbrick university, climbing the ranks from writer, to news editor within a few months of joining the team. She has featured in Politics UK and aAh! Magazine, and produced copy for Soccer Aid with Reach Sport.

Education

Jess graduated with a first class honors in (BA) Event Management from Manchester Metropolitan before beginning her Journalism MA at the University of Salford in 2026. As a JDF recipient, she feels strongly about accessibility in the media industry, and is vocal about working class communities, womens health, and living with OCD.

THE TAB'S EDITORIAL POLICIES

The Tab's journalism is brought to you by young reporters who like being first. On university campuses, our writers deliver local news you care about. At The Tab HQ, our experienced journalists write about everything from breaking news to politics to pop culture to TikTok trends to the latest entertainment and celeb gossip. Our aim is to deliver sharp, original, and agenda-setting journalism to young people. All our stories are fact checked and sources verified. Further information on our editorial policies and processes can be found here.

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