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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... more

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Engaging with student and early-career professionals, with Dazed Media

Young people looking to break into the creative industries need practical guidance, solidarity and a confidence boost, say Jack Sunnucks... more

09 Apr 2025 ·
How journalists can cover LGBTQ+ stories, with Enrique Anarte Lazo of Context

Inspiring and relatable news content can create a connection with people who often have a shared experience of discrimination, prejudice... more

03 Apr 2025 ·
Understanding and serving the neurodiverse community, with Nick Ransom

Diversity of thought can create many divisions within its own community on how experiences are referred to. So, what chance... more

28 Mar 2025 ·
Michael MacLeod, founder of The Edinburgh and London Minute, on growing a curated, community newsletter

This journalist left a comfy job at Meta to launch two Substack titles that bring essential news and updates to... more

20 Mar 2025 ·
Covering the climate community, with Waqas Ejaz of the Reuters Institute

Policymakers, scientists and even disruptive protest groups all largely want the same thing: to save the planet. They just go... more

14 Mar 2025 ·
Supporting Southport's recovery after tragedy, with Andrew Brown of Stand Up For Southport

The Merseyside holiday town is trying to reclaim its identity as a place of happy memories after witnessing three horrific... more

06 Mar 2025 ·
How to listen to people who avoid the news, with Shirish Kulkarni, Abdi Yusuf and Rhiannon White

“If you want people to trust you, do trustworthy things," say the organisers of a six-month project between BBC and... more

27 Feb 2025 ·
Laura Bartlett: 'Dragons' Den rejection led me to building a successful media brand'

The popular TV show for aspiring entrepreneurs tore a lifestyle magazine business pitch to shreds 12 years ago. But the... more

20 Feb 2025 ·
Community engagement 2.0, with Anita Li of The Green Line

Discover a four-step process that can help your nearest and dearest readers not just engage with the news, but engage... more

06 Feb 2025 ·
What does it mean to serve a local community? With Ed Jennings and Steven Keevil

A Substack newsletter covering the Medway towns has plans to expand into a county-wide title, so it can deliver on... more

30 Jan 2025 ·
Sam Morshead, founder of CounterPress, on a new business model for local sports news

Regional reporting has a problem: it is chasing volume for advertisers, instead of value for audiences. A new publishing platform... more

23 Jan 2025 ·
Daniel McLaughlin, Reach plc podcast editor, on growing a community show

The job is not done once you hit publish or clip up soundbites for social. To keep local listeners interested,... more

09 Jan 2025 ·
Christmas special: 2024 in review, with Simon Owens

The big expansions, closures and acquisitions of 2024 tell us one thing: you cannot afford not to listen to your... more

24 Dec 2024 ·
Jasper Hamill, founder of Machine, on the 'payeewall' - an alternative to paywalls

A new tech journalism co-operative publication launches with an ambitious concept: rewarding readers for engaging with content instead of asking... more

12 Dec 2024 ·
Newsrewired special: Sean Gourley on why technology is dictating newsroom strategy

Generative AI is advancing at an unprecedented speed and newsrooms will find it harder to keep up if they completely... more

09 Dec 2024 ·
Newsrewired throwback: fact-checking, Gen Z and public interest news

In May, our flagship journalism conference explored new threats around misinformation, how to combat political apathy among young readers and... more

21 Nov 2024 ·
Abbianca Nassar: 'What I learned from running an online investigative journalism outlet'

AWP Magazine could not survive on self-financing and a few grants, despite its noble ambitions. So what could it have... more

14 Nov 2024 ·
Newsrewired study tour sneak peek with Fortune and Metro UK

Fortune’s executive editor for Europe Alex Wood Morton, and Metro UK's head of growth Martina Andretta lift the lid on... more

07 Nov 2024 ·
How journalists can become media consultants, with Ramaa Sharma

A former BBC executive with 17 years at the broadcaster shares how she made a career change into consultancy -... more

31 Oct 2024 ·
Brian Whelan from Times Radio on growing a successful YouTube news channel

The digital radio broadcaster has amassed 1m subscribers on the social video platform - but a vanity metric does not... more

24 Oct 2024 ·
How did women's magazines from the 1970s remain relevant?

Franki Cookney and Lucy Douglas of the Mag Hags podcast take a flick through 50 years of glossy magazines and... more

17 Oct 2024 ·
Sky News producer and psychotherapist James Scurry: 'Journalists are a decade behind the latest knowledge about mental health'

Depression, schizophrenia and narcissism are all terms that are widely misunderstood and misreported, allowing myths to persist and those affected... more

10 Oct 2024 ·
Why The Lincolnite closed down, with Daniel Ionescu

The independent local news organisations innovated plenty and invested heavily. But in the end, there was not enough public support... more

03 Oct 2024 ·
Dmitry Shishkin, new CEO of Ringier Media International, on leading growth across 80 media brands

Shishkin plans to align diverse newsrooms and tackle the challenges of expanding into new markets with a clever internal document... more

26 Sep 2024 ·
Rachel Duffy, senior social media editor of The Telegraph, on using Reddit for news

Sub-reddits, karma, AMAs and more all jargon-busted and explained how they can help your newsroom get closer to highly engaged... more

20 Sep 2024 ·
Tackling new challenges for data journalism, with DC Thomson's Lesley-Anne Kelly and Ema Sabljak

How do you sort through murky ownership data when telling stories about vacant high street properties in Scottish cities?

05 Sep 2024 ·
How to smash a fundraising campaign target, with Eliz Mizon of The Bristol Cable

The independent, co-operative local news organisation just hit its target to increase membership revenue by £60k in one year

29 Aug 2024 ·
How writing fiction has helped me deal with PTSD, with Northern Irish journalist Leona O'Neill

Writing a story about a supernatural hero serving justice to those whose crimes have gone unpunished helped Leona cope with... more

22 Aug 2024 ·
Maria Breslin, editor of The Liverpool Echo, on covering the Southport stabbings and UK riots

"We're still here when the national media goes home, so the weight of responsibility is quite heavy"

14 Aug 2024 ·
Media analyst Thomas Baekdal: 'News publishers must stop fighting for the scraps of ad revenue'

As Google decides not to phase out third-party cookies after all, the news industry needs to reinvent its advertising model... more

08 Aug 2024 ·
Oliver Rouane-Williams of Ipswich.co.uk: 'I spent my life savings on launching a local news site'

A radical alternative to local newspapers has just launched in Suffolk: its writing is Axios-inspired, its domain names cost £25k... more

30 Jul 2024 ·
Five podcast and newsletter lessons from leading publishers, with Media Voices

News organisations of all sizes can dip into niche topics and tap into to specialist audiences by going direct to... more

22 Jul 2024 ·
Banseka Kayembe of Naked Politics, on engaging Gen Z with political journalism

It is not enough to report on what is happening with politics. Young people want actionable information delivered to schools... more

11 Jul 2024 ·
The legacy of WikiLeaks, with award-winning journalist James Ball

Although Julian Assange is famously difficult to work with, he will be ironically best remembered for transforming investigative journalism into... more

04 Jul 2024 ·
RISJ Digital News Report 2024: User needs with Vogue and The Conversation

The annual study into media trends found that audiences are not getting the inspirational and entertaining news they need. Two... more

20 Jun 2024 ·
Indie News Week: Hani Barghouthi of PINF on galvanising local communities

40 independent publishers are taking part in online campaigns and in-person events up and down the UK, in a combined... more

06 Jun 2024 ·
Newsrewired sneak peek: the guide to life after the newsroom, with Alison Gow and Mark Frankel

Whether you have been made redundant or need a fresh challenge, journalists can find work in non-reporting roles, self-employment, and... more

16 May 2024 ·
Newsrewired throwback with Media Voices: leadership, AI and business models

What’s top of mind for today’s news leaders? Evolving at pace, finding your USP - but not burning out in... more

09 May 2024 ·
Future-proofing your newsroom, with Lucy Kueng

Media companies can no longer be something for everyone - but we can be everything to someone instead

02 May 2024 ·
Regulation, innovation and future-proofing: takeaways from Perugia on generative AI

Have news organisations learned the right lessons from working with platforms? Are newsrooms being too short-sighted in their applications for... more

26 Apr 2024 ·
Why PressPad closed down, with Olivia Crellin

The media startup sought to improve diversity in UK news by making work experience more affordable for students. But industry... more

18 Apr 2024 ·
Reporting on Big Tech, with Niamh McIntyre of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism

A year-long investigation shows the increasingly narrow gap between tech platforms, surveillance and authoritarian regimes, making it a crucial area... more

11 Apr 2024 ·
The skills a modern newsroom leader needs, with Niketa Patel

The senior director of leadership programmes at CUNY discusses how to lead with empathy, motivate your team and create a... more

04 Apr 2024 ·
Workflow tips in participatory journalism, with Annie Slemrod and Nuha Al-Junaid

The New Humanitarian garnered more than 100 contributions for its Yemen Listening Project detailing how lives have been affected by... more

28 Mar 2024 ·
Creating and developing GenAI workflows in the newsroom, with David Caswell

News organisations must strike a balance between being nimble and responsible with this increasingly accessible and innovative technology

22 Mar 2024 ·
Protecting journalists on social media, with Valérie Bélair-Gagnon

Platforms offer new connections and story leads but burnt-out reporters are increasingly disconnecting. What can newsrooms do to support them?

14 Mar 2024 ·
Protecting independent journalism, with Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana of IMPRESS

Between charitable status and news deals with big tech, there are lots of moves to support local news, but are... more

07 Mar 2024 ·
How to manage your screen-time as a journalist, with Dr Charlotte Armitage

Failing to switch off damages our relationships which are a vital support network for burnout-prone media professionals

29 Feb 2024 ·
Annette Young, TV news presenter, France 24, on running a news show about gender inequality

The host and creator of The 51 Percent show talks about what it takes to keep a series going for... more

22 Feb 2024 ·
Addressing consistent news avoidance, with Dr Benjamin Toff

What can news organisations do to win over audiences that want nothing to do with them?

15 Feb 2024 ·
Unveiling the lessons of a war reporter's journey, with Andrea Backhaus

A veteran conflict reporter shares the profound insights gained from a decade on the frontline, revealing the human experience amidst... more

08 Feb 2024 ·
Reporting on homicide and interviewing grieving families, with Tamara Cherry

Not giving time and space to those who have lost loved ones can contribute to their trauma and interrupt the... more

01 Feb 2024 ·
Lars Jensen, team lead audience at Berlingske Media, on making organisational change stick

Having a shiny new strategy is not the same as getting results. So when the going gets tough, how can... more

25 Jan 2024 ·
Seán Wood, CEO of Positive News, on fighting news avoidance

The non-profit news organisation advertises its constructive stories in UK high streets and shopping centres to reach audiences where they... more

18 Jan 2024 ·
Journalism trends and predictions for 2024, with Nic Newman

What to watch for in the year ahead? Generative AI and social platforms offer both promise and pitfalls to newsrooms

11 Jan 2024 ·
Finding happiness in journalism, with Avery Holton

Journalists need to hold onto joy to overcome sadness, fear or anger so often associated with the profession. But newsroom... more

21 Dec 2023 ·
Why journalists risk their lives for a story, with Dr Anthony Feinstein

A leading psychiatrist explains why some reporters go to extraordinary lengths to hold power to account and what they do... more

14 Dec 2023 ·
Managing emotions in journalism, with Maja Šimunjak

When journalists are in control of how they feel, they can do their jobs better. But we first need to... more

30 Nov 2023 ·
Newsrewired throwback: What you learned at our previous digital journalism conference

What are the biggest challenges facing newsrooms? Our audience shared their thoughts and takeaways from our last flagship media event

10 Nov 2023 ·
Growing the next generation of journalists, with Karen Fowler-Watt

What sort of journalism should educators be teaching? A new book wrestles with the traditional and evolving skills fledgling reporters... more

02 Nov 2023 ·
Helping teenagers understand social platforms, with Sophia Smith Galer

A journalist with half a million TikTok followers developed a content creator literacy programme that lifts the lid on how... more

26 Oct 2023 ·
How news brands can win over young audiences, with Danuta Breguła

News organisations need quality-of-life features and communication strategies that appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha

20 Oct 2023 ·
Managing burnout and setting boundaries, with Headlines Network

Learn how to separate your personal and professional life to protect your mental health and stay at the top of... more

12 Oct 2023 ·
Gender equity in the newsroom, with Luba Kassova

How can we improve how women are reported on and treated in journalism, before those pushing for better standards get... more

06 Oct 2023 ·
Neurodiversity in the newsroom, with Nick Ransom

How can neurodiverse journalists be given the tools to work to the best of their ability and strengths?

29 Sep 2023 ·
Learning to explain well, with BBC News presenter Ros Atkins (part two)

How to be better at pitching stories and projects, asking audiences to trust you, and communicating with your colleagues

21 Sep 2023 ·
Learning to explain well, with BBC News presenter Ros Atkins (part one)

Communicate with clarity and confidence, whether telling a news story or doing a job interview

14 Sep 2023 ·
How to generate insights, with Chris Kocek

Ideas are two a penny. But the right information will maximise the efficiency of your editorial meetings and help you... more

07 Sep 2023 ·
A primer on AI language models, with Christopher Brennan of Overtone

What is the difference between reading and writing AI? How can these help my newsroom? And what on earth is... more

31 Aug 2023 ·
Investigating human trafficking, with ICIJ lead reporter Katie McQue

The Trafficking Inc investigative series conducted 300 interviews with victims of sex trafficking and forced labour. Learn about the process... more

25 Aug 2023 ·
Preethi Nallu, global director, Report for the World, on strengthening media ecosystems

The media development organisation is stimulating more resilient business models and editorial processes in public interest news outlets around the... more

18 Aug 2023 ·
Madeleine White, editor-in-chief of The Audiencers, on subscriber conversion strategies

Want readers to sign up? Make the ask low commitment and early in their journey. That has been a breakthrough... more

10 Aug 2023 ·
Eleanor Mills, founder of Noon, on staying true to brand values

Never lose sight of what matters most to your readers. For "the home of the Queenager", that means every new... more

03 Aug 2023 ·
Loretta Chao of American Journalism Project, on community listening

How can you encourage readers to give you constructive feedback and say what they want from local news?

27 Jul 2023 ·
Threads for journalists, with Matt Navarra

A social media expert talks about the pros and cons of jumping on the latest social app bandwagon

20 Jul 2023 ·
Mobile journalism in Ukraine, with Robb Montgomery

Displaced communities are full of rich stories, but a sensitive approach and careful planning are needed to capture the moment... more

13 Jul 2023 ·
Chris Stone, executive producer at the New Statesman, on monetising podcasts

The NS award-winning podcast commercial strategy pulls many levers: platform ad revenue, in-house branded content deals and fuelling a wider... more

06 Jul 2023 ·
Supporting LGBTQ colleagues in the newsroom, with Finbarr Toesland

Nearly nine in 10 LGBTQ journalists receive abuse and harassment targeting their sexuality, with many not flagging up issues or... more

29 Jun 2023 ·
#MeToo inside the newsroom, with Jane Bradley and Lucy Siegle

The author of a recent NYT piece about sexual misconduct in the media industry and her core source have a... more

22 Jun 2023 ·
Digital News Report 2023: unpacking news participation

There are three types of readers: those who comment, those who like and share, and those who read and move... more

16 Jun 2023 ·
#MeToo in the media, with Empoword Journalism

A new investigative piece about former Guardian columnist Nick Cohen shows how claims of sexual misconduct in the newsroom can... more

08 Jun 2023 ·
Alison Millar, award-winning film-maker, on documentaries and press freedom in Northern Ireland

With her latest documentary, LYRA, we step into the life of esteemed investigative journalist Lyra McKee and what led to... more

02 Jun 2023 ·
Andrew Butler of Tortoise on an alternative to internships

The Tortoise Journalism School is a week-long crash course where aspiring journalists can learn its signature, slow style of reporting

18 May 2023 ·
Laxmi Parthasarathy, COO of Global Press, on countering parachute journalism

The non-profit organisation has found that US audiences are growing tired of disaster-driven foreign news, turning to trained local reporters... more

11 May 2023 ·
Fiona O'Brien of Reporters Without Borders, on the state of UK press freedom

SLAPPs and abuse of journalists are causing the UK to slip down the ranks of the World Press Freedom Index.... more

05 May 2023 ·
James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound on reviving music journalism

The music title has been brought back from the dead after almost shutting down. Its future relies on helping superfans... more

26 Apr 2023 ·
Rozina Breen, editor-in-chief of TBIJ, on innovating investigative journalism

SLAPP lawsuits, new formats and inspiring the next generation of women news leaders: the former BBC veteran reflects on a... more

21 Apr 2023 ·
Catherine Salmond, editor at The Herald, on empowering women in the newsroom

The first female editor of the 240-years-old Scottish newspaper says diversity is key to future-proofing the media

13 Apr 2023 ·
Mattia Peretti, outgoing manager of JournalismAI, on responsible use of AI

News companies are coming around to machine learning. But they must focus on the practical rather than the spectacle value

06 Apr 2023 ·
Marian Chia-Ming Liu of The Washington Post, on the power of names and identity

One journalist spoke out about finally daring to start using her proper byline. Thousands of readers have responded with their... more

30 Mar 2023 ·
Lisa Mitchell, director of editorial Content at BFBS, on serving a military audience

The British Forces Broadcasting Service is part-charity, part-news organisation. A seasoned editor discusses lines of impartiality, championing heroes and innovation... more

24 Mar 2023 ·
Yehong Zhu, CEO of Zette, on launching and growing a news media startup

A Forbes business reporter-turned-entrepreneur sheds light on how to ignite your engine as a news business and secure venture capital... more

17 Mar 2023 ·
The impact of the Lockdown Files on journalism, with Cablegate journalist James Ball

The leaked WhatsApp messages of Matt Hancock and his Tory peers has sparked debate over journalistic conduct. What will it... more

10 Mar 2023 ·
Executing the user needs model 2.0 with Dmitry Shishkin

A revolutionary way of understanding audience behaviour has been updated: newsrooms must provide more than news updates if they want... more

02 Mar 2023 ·
Amy Lewin, editor of Sifted, on progressing careers inside the newsroom

Inspired by the European startups it reports on, the tech news website has created a system to chart the growth... more

23 Feb 2023 ·
What journalism and comedy have in common, with Suchandrika Chakrabarti

To succeed, both journalists and stand-up comedians need to understand their audience, be relatable and have a thick skin

17 Feb 2023 ·
Jon Yarker, head of editorial development at Rhotic Media, on nurturing junior talent

Young recruits need to step outside of their comfort zones to reach their potential. Dedicated newsroom roles can help know... more

03 Feb 2023 ·
Avery Anapol, commissioning editor at The Conversation, on engaging younger audiences with academic content

Quarter Life is an article series created for people in their 20s and 30s, giving them practical content rooted in... more

26 Jan 2023 ·
Alireza Haji Hosseini, director of CNN Academy, on simulated news training

A pandemic-born e-learning platform has gives journalists a chance to test their classroom theory in a mock newsroom

20 Jan 2023 ·
Professional development tips, with ex-BBC journalist Dhruti Shah

How to find confidence, cheerleaders and career motivation in the new year

22 Dec 2022 ·
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How to find confidence, cheerleaders and career motivation in the new year