VINCENT MOSS

Newspaper Communications Director at UK Music

By Ciéra Cree and Megan Geall

What is the most memorable interview you’ve ever done?

Of all the Prime Ministers, John Major was my frst and very generous with his time. Probably the most fun photograph I ever had from an interview was of me as the Sunday Mirror’s Political Editor returning then PM David Cameron’s stolen bike –and no, I didn’t steal it!

Who was the most inspiring person you met at City?

A former City student who came back to talk to those of us on the Newspaper course – Tony Gallagher who was then a newish Daily Mail reporter and now editor of The Times.

What was your biggest break in journalism? Getting into City, followed by landing a job as a trainee at the Bristol Post

If you woke up with absolutely no money tomorrow, what would you do? Hustle.

What is the most useful skill you learned at City that you still use today? Shorthand, predictably.

Alternatively, if you woke up with all the money in the world, what would you do? Give 99 per cent away to deserving causes and invest the rest in set-ups like The Mill (Manchester) and The Bristol Cable that are doing excellent work flling the void in regional journalism.

What is the funniest piece of feedback you’ve received?

I worked at the Daily Mail under Paul Dacre. Nearly everyone was told their work was c*** at one point or another. Actually Jeffery Archer called me a ‘little s***’ when I was a Press Association reporter.

What is a standout moment from your career?

While I was features editor at The Times, I introduced Sudoku to the planet. It’s quite a story. The other thing is that I went from being a technology correspondent for straight to having a senior role in the Google PR machine. It was eye-opening and a little humbling.

What is your strongest memory of City?

The Teeline shorthand classes and the pub. And the great work experience placements.

What is your worst fear as a journalist?

Getting killed on the job. I was a war reporter (very, very

By Eoghan O’Donnell and Megan Geall