Raymond Snoddy

Matthew Raymond Snoddy (born 1946) is a British journalist, television presenter, author and media commentator. He is known for his extensive career covering media and press issues for national newspapers, and as the founding presenter of the BBC's Newswatch programme (2004–2012). He was previously media editor of The Times and media correspondent at the Financial Times.

Early life and education Snoddy was born in Larne, County Antrim, Northern Ireland. He was educated at Larne Grammar School and subsequently read for a degree at Queen's University Belfast. In 1978, he moved to the Financial Times, where he spent 19 years as media correspondent, reporting on media and communications issues. During his time at the Financial Times, he established himself as one of the United Kingdom's most prominent media reporters.

In 1997, Snoddy returned to The Times as media editor, a position he held until 2004.

, Snoddy writes a regular weekly column for The Media Leader (part of Mediatel) and contributes to the British Journalism Review. He also contributes to InPublishing and chairs media industry seminars and conferences.

Television Snoddy's television career began with occasional appearances as a guest presenter on What the Papers Say, the long-running newspaper review programme, while he was at the Financial Times.

From 1989 to 1990, he presented Hard News, a weekly Channel 4 series examining the conduct of the British press. He also presented Media Monthly on Sky News.

Media commentary and consultancy As a freelance media consultant, Snoddy regularly chairs and speaks at industry events, including the annual Society of Editors conference. He has also appeared as a panellist at events organised by the Institute for Government, discussing topics such as the future of news and impartiality in broadcasting.

He is also a contributor to books published by Bite-Sized Books, including edited volumes on the future of the BBC and the intersection of journalism and politics in a post-truth era.

Honours In the 2000 New Year Honours, Snoddy was appointed an Officer of the Order of the British Empire (OBE) for services to journalism, while serving as media editor of The Times.