Journalism.co.uk podcast
Journalism.co.uk
The Journalism.co.uk editorial team brings you a weekly look at some of the latest innovations in digital journalism, and speaks to industry experts on how newsrooms are approaching key challenges and opportunities in the industry.
Episodes
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Jul 1, 2021 • 0sec
Francesco Zaffarano, editor-in-chief of Will Media, on shaking up the Italian news industry
How one media start-up is looking to gain the trust of Gen Z audiences by getting out of its big-city bubble and meeting readers in their hometowns
Jun 18, 2021 • 0sec
Sofía Delgado of Newsquest, on using audio clips to boost reader engagement
A new in-house app allows local reporters to send soundbites from courts and sports matches to the newsroom to create richer content and pull the reader deeper into the story
Jun 9, 2021 • 0sec
Orson Francescone, managing director of FT Live, on the post-pandemic future of media events
The business news publisher changed its live events strategy during the pandemic and managed to reach ten times as many delegates in the process. What does this mean as physical venues start opening back up?
Jun 3, 2021 • 0sec
Osama Gaweesh, refugee journalist, on his journey into the UK media industry
As he joins Journalism.co.uk via the Refugee Journalism Project, our apprentice reporter recounts his story of taking part in the 2011 Egyptian uprisings, launching a dissident TV channel in Turkey and being exiled to the UK
May 27, 2021 • 0sec
Newsrewired special: the CIA's secrets to creative problem solving
Join Jacob Easton and Nyssa Strootveit, CIA creative thinking instructors, as they unveil top-secret techniques to supercharge problem-solving skills. They discuss the vital role of creative thinking in high-pressure environments and share the spotlight on the innovative 'WOMBAT' technique for brainstorming. Listeners learn the importance of stepping outside comfort zones and embracing diverse expertise in tackling complex issues. With insights on using metaphors and analogies, they provide invaluable tools for unlocking fresh ideas and perspectives.
May 21, 2021 • 0sec
Newsrewired special: emerging social platforms and why journalists should care
Clubhouse, TikTok, Twitter Spaces and Instagram Reels are amongst the shiny new social platforms and features launched recently. Do they really matter to journalism or are they a passing fad?
May 13, 2021 • 0sec
Catherine Chapman, independent journalist, on pitfalls of cybersecurity reporting
Two thirds of tech experts consider mainstream media coverage of online safety to be inaccurate and sensationalised. But how much do the nuances really matter when trying to get audiences interested in an often dull and complex topic?
Apr 29, 2021 • 0sec
Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times, on the future of climate journalism
Environmentalism may well be the next big topic for audience engagement and growth but only if journalists find new ways to make it relevant to people's everyday lives
Apr 22, 2021 • 0sec
Tristan Kirk, court correspondent, The Evening Standard, on virtual attendance at UK courts
The pandemic meant journalists swapped courtrooms for living rooms to cover legal hearings. Now new proposed legislation could make virtual reporting a permanent feature, which could be a game-changer for the industry
Apr 15, 2021 • 0sec
Nikki Akinola, diversity and inclusion co-ordinator, NCTJ, on diversifying British journalism
The debate on racism in the media sparked by the Harry and Meghan interview gave the NCTJ's diversity scheme an unexpected boost
