William Watt (journalist)

William "Will" Watt is an English journalist working for the Blackpool Gazette.

Watt gained a Masters Degree at the University of Central Lancashire in Journalism before taking up the role of Digital Sports Reporter at the Lancashire Evening Post,^[1] a role he held for two years. He moved to the Blackpool Gazette in 2009, where he took the role of Digital Editor. As part of his role, he was also number two Blackpool F.C. football writer, behind Steve Canavan.

In 2010 he was awarded "Digital Journalist of the Year" at the O2 Media Awards.^[2]

In June 2012 he was named head Blackpool F.C. writer at the Blackpool Gazette after Steve Canavan made a lateral move. He also became part of BBC Radio Lancashire's match day coverage team, working as a summariser during live commentary of Blackpool's games.

In October 2013 he was shortlisted for the O2 Media Awards' "Sports Reporter of the Year" award.

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