Ross Brady is our head of digital optimisation at DC Thomson. He works over both The Courier and Press and Journal. He has been a journalist for 11 years after obtaining a BA (Hons) degree at University of West of Scotland. He worked for a brief period in Clydebank and Cumnock before moving to The Scottish Sun for nine years in various digital and print roles. He moved to DC Thomson in 2022 and has worked across many areas including copy-editing, SEO, comments, AI, and newsletters. He is passionate about the local news audience and improving the user experience of readers. You can contact him at ross.brady@dcthomson.co.uk or on X @RossBrady29.