It’s been nearly three months since editor Mike Sassi left The Nottingham Post and Nottinghamshire Live.
I worked alongside Mike for six years as his PA and I’ve worked as a PA at the Post for nearly 20 years. I love my job and wouldn’t want to work anywhere else.
I’ve seen many changes over the years. Witnessing firsthand the decline in our print readership and circulation and the advancement of the digital era.
Now I’m not a journalist, but I’m extremely passionate about our industry and the people who work in it.
It takes a tremendous amount of hard-work, dedication and commitment to work in a newsroom. The hours are very demanding and the starting pay is low.
We’re a team that is steadfast in our principles. Working at at an extremely fast pace to produce accurate local news.
Our pride is our passion and our community is our love.
And yes, we also do really good things. Whether it be raising money for the homeless, honouring our future generation or shouting as loud as we can about Nottingham and what we have to offer.
But, it can be a struggle, witnessing the daily criticism and trolling of regional journalists. My colleagues, who work so very, very hard.
We won’t change and our love and passion for regional journalism will continue.
I’m very proud to work with a team whose work ethics are second to none.
In the words of Mike Sassi.. “Just be kind.”
