I am a multi-award-winning multimedia journalist based in London and I'm passionate about bringing stories into the public domain. I'm a reporter, writer and producer—and I've also got significant broadcast experience.

I've worked at The Times and The Sunday Times and LBC. Now, I'm a Life and Trends Reporter at Newsweek, with a specialist beat in relationships and its intersection with technology.

My current focus is on pitching, flagging and writing trending stories, profiles, case study-led articles and human-interest features on a variety of topics. I have covered current affairs, social issues, and lifestyle stories extensively.

I joined Newsweek from Global's LBC and had previously worked at financial news publication WatersTechnology, tmrw Magazine, The Times and The Sunday Times, Greater London-based radio broadcaster Insanity Radio—and alongside other journalists and producers for research purposes.

Since joining Newsweek, I've been covering society, ideas and culture—with a strong pull towards health, relationship and cultural trends stories. 

I am also the author of the newsletter, the thought bubble.

Find me on Instagram, TikTok and X at @melissafleura.

Find me on YouTube at @melissafleurafsharvlogs and @melissafleurafsharreports.

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And to get in touch, visit Contact.

thanks for stopping by,
Melissa