Julia takes over from John at Bexhill Observer
Julia began her career in journalism in 1999, starting out as a trainee reporter at the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette.
She progressed to becoming district reporter for the Hailsham Gazette later that year and became a sub-editor for all the Eastbourne titles in 2001.
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Hide AdFrom 2005, Julia ran the subs' desk at the Eastbourne Herald and Gazette as chief sub-editor, and has taken over as deputy editor at the Bexhill Observer this month after divisional reorganisation within Johnston Press.
Julia, 32, said, "This has all been a bit of a roller coaster but I am looking forward to settling in here and doing the best I can for this publication."