About
Mat Gallagher
Managing editor | Director of content | Editor-in-chiefÂ
Turning complex subjects into engaging stories is a talent that I’ve honed throughout my career. More than that, though, I inspire others to do the same across all platforms. That’s why I have a history of building successful editorial and content teams in print, online and on social platforms.
As an editor and content director, I have led teams in the US, Asia and the UK with a wide range of consumer and business titles, from high-end luxury to specialist global brands. With over 20 years in the industry, I have a vast network of contacts and an excellent reputation. I take pride in what I do and am passionate about the brands I work for.
Skills
Editing | Communication | Copywriting | Brand development | Building successful teams | Custom media | Relationship management | Project management | Problem-solving | Photography | Travel and lifestyle journalism | WordPress builds and management
Highlights
- Relaunched T3 as a premium, aspirational brand and reintroduced the T3 Awards as an essential event in the tech calendar.
- Won both editorial and marketing awards while leading the Time Out Hong Kong team.
- Doubled online traffic and built a 9k social media following from scratch for Angloinfo Hong Kong.
- Produced a high-impact campaign for the Irish Festival on behalf of the Consulate General of Ireland.
- Led the team for IPC Time Warner’s first interactive digital magazine, Better Digital Photography and won Digital Magazine of the Year 2010 (Specialist).
- Planned and hosted Hong Kong’s biggest society dinner for over 400 people, as President of the St Patrick’s Society.
Professional Experience
Editor-in-chief, T3.com
London, 07/2022-Present
Luxury, travel and technology writer, Freelance
Chicago, 01/2019-01/2021
Product marketing communications manager, Ship.Cars
Chicago, 07/2019-11/2019
Managing editor, Time Out Hong Kong
Hong Kong, 06/2014-7/2016
Deputy editor, Amateur Photographer Magazine
IPC Time Inc, London, UK, 11/2010-09/2012
Managing editor (US), T3.com
Chicago, 01/2021-06/2022
Director of content, PowerPublish
Chicago, 02/2020-01/2021
Director of content, Nexus Media Asia
Hong Kong, 07/2016-12/2018
Chief sub-editor and acting deputy editor, Time Out Beijing
Beijing, China, 05/2013-04/2014
Volunteering
Ireland Network Chicago
Committee member 6/2019-5/2021
St Patrick’s Society Hong Kong
Committee member 9/2017-8/2019, President 9/2017-8/2019
Irish Chamber of Commerce Macau
Board member 9/2017-8/2019
Foreign Correspondents’ Club Hong Kong
Member 11/2014-12/2019
Irish Network China (Beijing)
Committee member 1/2013-4/2014
Testimonials
A few qualities that define the experience of working with Mat Gallagher.
“Mat’s pieces are consistently well researched and spot-on tonally. He is the type of freelancer who takes his assignments on as if he were on staff. I really can’t sing his praises highly enough.”
Didi Gluck
VP, Editorial Content Leader at Manifest LLC
“Mat is a transformational talent. He possesses a powerful combination of exceptional journalistic skills, cerebral leadership traits and unparalleled integrity.  I have never worked with anyone who had a greater impact on my business than Mat Gallagher – he’s that good.”Â
Dan Curran
Founder & CEO at PowerPublish
“Mat has a very versatile skill set that includes copy, voice, video content generation. He’d be a great addition to any team that is looking for a great teammate with a diversified skill set and one that excels in product content generation.“
Ravi Adatrao
CEO, Ship.Cars
“He is a smart, hard-working and switched-on individual, equally good as a team leader and as a consultant on projects. Great to work with, Mat brings knowledge and perspective as well as enthusiasm and fun.“
Tim Webb,
Managing Director APAC at Time Out Group plc
“”His knowledge, creativity and management ensured the success of the Localiiz brand redesign. Mat is a true professional and has been a huge asset to the company. He will be sorely missed and I would recommend him highly to any future employee.“
Barrie C Goodridge
Nexus Media Asia
“Mat is a professional leader in the journalism field and has been at the forefront of supporting my written contributions to the various publications he manages. He is an asset to the media industry’s future.“
Eddie McDougall,
CEO | The Flying Winemaker
“Can’t speak highly enough of Mat. Great guy, calm under pressure, highly professional & always delivers as promised. He is a master of quite a few trades – his designs were brilliant not least as they appeared on the ‘Irish Ding-Ding’, his photography is excellent and his editing and writing are second to none!“
Peter Ryan
Ambassador of Ireland to Aotearoa New Zealand, Samoa & Tonga
What shapes the work
From editorial storytelling to visual production, the work balances clean aesthetics with practical content needs across platforms.
Editorial
Writing with a visual eye
Editorial work is guided by structure, tone, and imagery so every piece feels considered from first line to final frame.
Production
Photo and video content
Creative production is built to feel refined and flexible, supporting campaigns, features, social content, and portfolio-led storytelling.
Brand
Creative work with range
The brand extends across automotive photography, Instagram content, and merchandise while maintaining a consistent minimalist point of view.
Experience
A polished creative practice
Mat Gallagher brings together editorial, video, photography, and social content in a way that feels cohesive across client work, audience engagement, and product-led brand extensions.
Professional experience, volunteer work, testimonials, and portfolio-style visuals all support a brand that is equal parts creative service and curated visual identity.
Selected visuals
A quick look at the image-led style behind the brand, spanning editorial work, photography, video, and merchandise.
Work that extends beyond the frame
Alongside professional creative work, the brand is also shaped by community-minded effort, hands-on collaboration, and a willingness to contribute where visual storytelling can have impact.
“The strongest creative work feels intentional, useful, and visually effortless.”
Explore the work and shop the brand
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