Martin Scott

Martin Scott is a Professor of Media & Development at the School of Global Development, University of East Anglia. His research focuses on media freedom, humanitarian journalism, and the role of media in global development. He holds a PhD in Media and Distant Suffering from UEA, alongside MA and BA degrees in related fields. His work bridges academic research and practical impact, with grants from AHRC, ESRC, and the British Academy. He co-authored influential books like Humanitarian Journalists (2022) and Capturing News, Capturing Democracy (2024). Scott has supervised 10 PhD students and teaches modules on media, democracy, and development. His awards include the Wolfgang Donsbach Award (2020) and recognition for teaching excellence. He collaborates with international organizations like UNESCO and has been featured in major media outlets worldwide.

Education:

• PhD in Media and Distant Suffering, University of East Anglia (2012)
• MA in International Relations and Development Studies, UEA (2008)
• BA in Geography with Development Studies, University of Sussex (2004)

Research Interests:

• Media influence on humanitarian aid and UK policy
• Boundary zones between journalism and humanitarianism
• Representation of marginalized voices in media

Articles Trends: Recent work critiques media freedom campaigns, explores U.S. media under Trump, and challenges narratives of 'charity washing' in aid reporting. Earlier studies analyze African media portrayals and youth engagement through pop culture.

Grants & External Roles:

• AHRC-funded project on aid-media collaboration
• External examiner at Loughborough University and University of Sussex
• Consulted with UN agencies and media organizations

Labs & Teams: Co-directs BA/MA programs in Media and Global Development, leading modules on media's role in social change.