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.
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Mar 25, 2021 • 0sec
Special episode: (the lack of) diversity in independent publishing
The emergence of platforms like Substack and Patreon has made it easier for journalists to create premium content but the upper echelons of this industry are still heavily male-dominated. What stops women from rising through the ranks?
Mar 18, 2021 • 0sec
Paul Ostwald, co-founder of Forum.eu, on launching a media startup in a pandemic
How did this European media startup succeed to create a collaborative virtual newsroom in the space of a few months?
Mar 11, 2021 • 0sec
Deborah Haynes, foreign affairs editor of Sky News, on the role of journalists in information warfare
The new podcast series Into The Grey Zone explores prominent cyberattacks and real-life violent crime orchestrated by murky international actors. Its host warns newsrooms to stay vigilant as anyone can become a propaganda tool
Mar 4, 2021 • 0sec
Tom Hourigan, senior journalist, BBC News, on reporters' mental health during the pandemic
A new website encourages journalists to open up about the stress and anxiety caused by the lockdown. We spoke to the founder about what newsroom leaders must do to better look after their staff
Feb 25, 2021 • 0sec
David Higgerson, chief audience officer, Reach plc, on overcoming leadership challenges during the pandemic
When the country went into lockdown, the newspaper group furloughed and laid off hundreds of staff but it also launched three new local titles. How did it set priorities amid uncertainty?
Feb 18, 2021 • 0sec
Sudakshina Bhattacharjee, content marketer, on expanding your career options
Digital journalists have a range of skills that are sought-after in wider trades. A journalist-turned-commercial writer explains how to find work writing for brands and businesses and what you must know before diving in
Feb 11, 2021 • 0sec
Robyn Vinter, founder of The Overtake, on closing down the publication
The Overtake said 'thank you and farewell' to its supporters last week after a five-year stint. Its founder explains why she decided to call time on a growing business
Feb 4, 2021 • 0sec
Catherine Gicheru, ICFJ Knight fellow, on supporting African women journalists affected by the pandemic
The African Women Journalism Project was launched in July last year to help women in East and West Africa rise through the ranks of their newsrooms and cover under-reported stories throughout covid-19. Project director reflects on the impact of this initiative
Jan 28, 2021 • 0sec
Abbianca Makoni, independent producer, on documenting UK women gangs
In her spare time during the pandemic, the Evening Standard journalist has been working on a solutions-focused investigation into women being coerced into gangs. She talks about how to cover a tricky topic without an editorial team
Jan 21, 2021 • 0sec
Samantha Tomaszewski, social strategy leader, BuzzFeed, on career in social media audience engagement
Journalism graduates often feel that working in social media is a pipeline dream. An experienced social media journalist shares words of advice and encouragement for those wanting to break in
