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Elle Hunt

Observer · DISC type ic
Writer and journalist at The Guardian
📍 Norwich, England, United Kingdom

Elle Hunt is a freelance writer and journalist specializing in people, psychology, culture, and change. A graduate of the University of East Anglia, her work is featured in The Guardian, New York Times, and GQ. She authors "Why Am I Like This? ", a recurring column for The Guardian exploring modern living.

Originally from New Zealand and now based in the UK, Elle has an interest in pop culture, especially music marketed towards younger audiences. In her personal writing, she explores embracing amateurism in hobbies like casual football and has owned two nearly-hairless cats.

Her first paid article, written at age 12 for New Zealand Womans Weekly, was about choosing the best pet for a child.

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Experience
15 Years
Current Role
Writer and journalist
Location
Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Personality Overview

How Elle shows up

Value Driven
Curious
Example Seeker

They ask a lot of questions and rely heavily on information and collaterals. They are generally good communicators and can be hard to convince. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.

Priorities

Topics Elle cares about

Modern Psychology
Writes the monthly column "Why Am I Like This? " for The Guardian, exploring topics like burnout, loneliness, and personality traits through a psychological lens.
Digital Culture
Previously wrote a regular column on digital culture for The Guardian and explores how the internet intersects with real life, from online trends to DNA test kits.
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Career

Work history

9-2019
Writer and journalist
The Guardian
11-2018 - 9-2019
Commissioning editor, features
The Guardian
7-2017 - 11-2018
Commissioning and communities editor, Guardian Cities
The Guardian
1-2015 - 6-2017
Deputy audience editor/reporter
The Guardian
5-2013 - 12-2014
Producer
The Wireless
In the press

Media appearances

Elle Hunt – The Guardian profile. Featured in The Guardian
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Articles by Elle Hunt – The Guardian Journalist. Featured in Muck Rack
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Education
9-2021 - 9-2023
Master of Arts - MA
University of East Anglia
2009 - 2012
Bachelor of Arts
Victoria University of Wellington
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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