Lola Cook is a London-based freelance journalist with expertise in investigative reporting, newsgathering, and multimedia production. She has a strong academic background, including an MA in Investigative Journalism from City, University of London, and a First Class Honours BA in Philosophy from the University of Leeds. Lola has extensive experienc... Read More

Lola Cook is a London-based freelance journalist with expertise in investigative reporting, newsgathering, and multimedia production. She has a strong academic background, including an MA in Investigative Journalism from City, University of London, and a First Class Honours BA in Philosophy from the University of Leeds. Lola has extensive experience managing editorial projects, including serving as Editor-in-Chief for Railed Magazine, where she oversaw production, secured funding, and coordinated longform articles on social justice and politics. Her skills include media law knowledge, OSINT research, podcast production, and audience analytics. Lola has contributed to local news outlets such as Waltham Forest Echo and HOPE Not Hate, focusing on housing crises and community campaigns. She is highly interpersonal, with experience liaising with high-profile guests, and has a long-running column in the Hereford Times since age 11. Her investigative approach is trauma-informed, and she excels in sourcing stories, conducting interviews, and creating compelling content across various media formats. Read Less