Tom Pattinson
Editor, writer and interviewer
Culture, travel, whisky, luxury and positive change
Writing
Drinks and spirits
Reporting on whisky, spirits, provenance and the people shaping drinks culture
People and profiles
Interviews and profiles with actors, musicians, activists, makers, founders and cultural figures
Travel and place
Travel writing rooted in place, character, culture, hotels, journeys and the communities behind them
Positive change
Solutions-focused journalism on culture, society, environment, innovation and social change
Featured work
Moby on the healing power of sound
Positive News
The battle for English whisky
Barley
The remote Arctic island saved by an unshakeable spirit
Positive News
How wild swimming is uniting a community against plastics
Positive News
Written and edited for:
Film and podcasts
Tom Pattinson is a British editor, writer, journalist and media consultant working across culture, travel, whisky, luxury and positive change.
He has launched, edited and reshaped publications in the UK, China and Scandinavia, launching Time Out Beijing, Vogue Scandinavia and Barley Media. Currently editor of Positive News, his writing has appeared in titles including The Observer, Elite Traveler, The Sunday Times, Wanderlust and many more, with interviews and profiles spanning activists, actors, musicians, distillers, founders and cultural figures.
He is also the creator of hit podcast Ghislaine, which was featured in The Times and The New York Times.
Alongside his editorial work, Tom consults for brands in the retail, drinks and hospitality sectors on marketing, communications and editorial strategy. He helps businesses define their story, sharpen their tone, build audiences and create real, credible content.
He also works with publishers, founders and creative teams to launch, build and lead editorial projects, from magazines and digital platforms to podcasts, partnerships, campaigns and live events.