Sean Dodson

Sean Dodson is a Senior Lecturer and Postgraduate Leader in Journalism at Leeds Beckett University's Business School, affiliated with the Sustainable Business Research Institute. A former journalist at The Guardian and judge for the Orwell Prize, his career bridges industry practice and academia.

His research critically examines digital journalism ethics, traditional media's influence on social media narratives, and economic challenges like clickbait economics. Recent work dissects the collapse of BuzzFeed News and 'recycled news' phenomena.

Awards & Recognition:

• Judge, Orwell Prize for Political Writing (2012)
• Senior Fellow, Higher Education Academy

He developed multiple Journalism degree programs at Leeds Beckett and contributes to international publications including Wired and South China Morning Post.