HuffPost UK has appointed Jess Brammar as Head of News, commencing the role in April.

Brammar joins the company from BBC Newsnight, where she was Acting Editor, and commented 'I'm thrilled to be joining HuffPost at an exhilarating and challenging time in journalism. I'm incredibly excited by the site's commitment to telling the stories of people who are often overlooked by media outlets'. HuffPost UK's Editor-in-Chief, Polly Curtis, added 'Jess is a brilliant journalist. She will bring fresh ideas and a wealth of experience to HuffPost UK, that will power our drive for distinctive and revelatory reporting and ensure that we are growing our loyal audience. I can't wait for her to become part of our team'.