Meet Jake Brewer

Jake Brewer is a director and head of investigative journalism at Dorset News, where he has played a pivotal role since joining the organisation in 2021. When Dorset News began as a small social-media-based local news blog, Jake recognised its potential and spearheaded its transformation into a fully established digital newsroom with a strong website presence and growing community readership.

A committed and principled journalist, Jake is a proud member of the British Association of Journalists.

Jake holds a Uk Press Card, issued by the Uk Press Card Authority. The official recognised national press card.

Jake is dedicated to ethical practice, transparency, and honest storytelling, which drives his reporting. He firmly believes that high-quality local journalism is essential to a healthy community.

Jake is also a strong advocate for continuing professional development, consistently seeking opportunities to expand his skills and support the growth of emerging journalists. His leadership reflects his core values: investing in the community, upholding integrity in reporting, and delivering reliable local news that people can trust.