The Media Mentor

On this episode we look at how AI is impacting the recruitment sector. Joe Watkins is the founder of AI Recruit, a startup he built to fix what he says is a broken system. With recruiters drowning in CVs and candidates unsure how to target each job, what role does AI play in that? Is it for good or bad? Joe gives us some tips on tackling autoamted systems and outlines what the future might hold fo...

On this episode I talk to Ethan James, who first emailed me in November 2020 asking for a series of mentoring sessions. It was the height of Covid and a challenging time for Ethan and many of us. 5 years later and he is now doing very well in his career, working on Stephen Tries' podcast. But it's not been easy. We talk about how and why he did some media work for free after graduating and how it...

In this episode I discuss media careers and what that really means. I talk about the importance of practical advice in career development and speak to Dr. Eric Fraser, a psychologist specializing in leadership coaching and soft skills. Eric emphasizes the normalcy of feeling stuck in a career and the importance of learning to overcome it. He highlights the significance of confidence and assertiven...

In this episode I talk to Elise McGinley who first got in touch with me in the autumn of 2024, struggling to land a full time role in journalism. Within six months she was working in her dream role. What was needed was some advice and guidance on how to maximise her experience and bridge the gap from graduate to employee. Hear how my advice re-shaped her CV and her mindset and enabled her to get t...

Meet David Spencer, a seasoned media professional with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate their media careers. In this inaugural episode, David introduces himself and the purpose behind The Media Mentor and this podcast. He also chats with Teo, a client aspiring to break into the media industry, discussing the challenges of job applications and career progression. Find out wh...

On this podcast we look at media careers and trends. I offer advice about media CVs, cover letters and job interviews, as well as how to move sectors, how to maximise an internship, the world of media freelancing and everything else that makes up the tough world of job applications and career progression. This is advice for starters and those more experienced who are feeling lost and confused. I i...