Shiv Malik

Summary

Shiv Malik (born 1981) is a British author, communications professional, and former investigative journalist.[1][2][3]

Career edit

Journalism and writing edit

Malik is known for work with a now defunct team of investigative journalists at The Guardian,[2] where he reported on matters such as terrorism and labor rights until 2016.[4] He is a co-founder[5] and advisory board member[6] of The Intergenerational Foundation, a charitable UK-based think-tank,[7] which seeks to promote fairness between generations.[8]

Earlier in his career, Malik wrote for Prospect Magazine,[9] The Sunday Times,[10] The Independent on Sunday and others.[5] He has also appeared on numerous media outlets, including BBC Newsnight[11] and Channel 4,[12] discussing topics ranging from Islamic terrorism to social media companies.[13] In 2008, he was part of a court case related to him refusing to hand over information on sources to a police investigation.[14]

Together with journalist Ed Howker, Malik is co-author of the widely publicized 2010 book Jilted Generation: How Britain Has Bankrupted Its Youth,[15] on intergenerational socio-economic conflicts in Britain. The book was re-released with a new preface in 2013.[16][17] The authors describe how Britons of the Millennial generation (defined as those born after 1979), have diminished opportunities for social mobility, home ownership and that they're burdened by reforms such as tuition fees.

“Jilted Generation” and its subject has brought forward Malik as a public speaker at numerous events and media interviews, during several years after its release.[11][18][19][20] The book is also cited as having partially inspired playwright D.C. Moore[21] to write the TV series Not Safe For Work, for Channel 4.[22]

Corporate communications edit

In 2017, Malik switched to work in corporate communications for blockchain and cryptocurrency projects.

In late 2017, Malik had been hired[1] as Head of Communications for Streamr, a Swiss, formerly Finnish company.[23]

References edit

  1. ^ a b "Announcement: Streamr Hires Head of Communications". Streamr blog. 2017-12-19. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  2. ^ a b "Guardian set to break up six-strong team of investigative reporters as journalists told to find other roles – Press Gazette". www.pressgazette.co.uk. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  3. ^ Howker, Ed (2010). Jilted generation. Malik, Shiv. London: Icon. p. 11. ISBN 978-1848311985. OCLC 640084374.
  4. ^ "Shiv Malik". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  5. ^ a b "Social media for journalists with Shiv Malik | The Guardian Members". membership.theguardian.com. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  6. ^ "Advisory Board - Intergenerational Foundation". Intergenerational Foundation. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  7. ^ "Charity overview". Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  8. ^ "About IF - Intergenerational Foundation". Intergenerational Foundation. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  9. ^ "Shiv Malik". Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  10. ^ Malik, Shiv (2007-05-27). "Journey into terror of my brother the 7/7 leader". The Sunday Times. ISSN 0956-1382. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  11. ^ a b BBC Newsnight (2017-02-14), Baby boomers v millennials: DEBATE - BBC Newsnight, retrieved 2018-01-25
  12. ^ Channel 4 News (2012-05-24), Discussion: Facebook flotation, retrieved 2018-01-25{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  13. ^ "Series 1, Free Speech - Shiv Malik - BBC Three". BBC. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  14. ^ Fitzsimmons, Caitlin (2008-06-27). "Shiv Malik ordered to hand police source material for terrorism book". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  15. ^ "Jilted Generation". Icon Books. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  16. ^ Howker, Ed; Malik, Shiv (2013-09-19). Welcome to the Jilted Generation: Young Britain in 2013. Icon Books. ISBN 9781848317079.
  17. ^ "Jilted Generation – 2". Icon Books. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  18. ^ Festival of Dangerous Ideas 2012 - Ed Howker & Shiv Malik Interview, retrieved 2018-01-25
  19. ^ Services, Web. "Literary Festival 2014: Baby Boomers on Trial - Public lectures and events". Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  20. ^ Services, Web. "Jilted Generation: How Britain Bankrupted Its Youth - Public lectures and events". Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  21. ^ "London playwright pens new Channel 4 drama". Evening Standard. Retrieved 2018-01-25.
  22. ^ Hughes, Sarah (2015-06-30). "Not Safe for Work: is it This Life for a new generation?". the Guardian. Retrieved 2018-01-30.
  23. ^ "Data In Chains". www.datainchains.com. Retrieved 2018-01-25.

External links edit

  • Malik's Twitter profile
  • Malik's profile on The Guardian's website