JournalismUK

JournalismUK Podcast

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A weekly interview-based show with media experts exploring major trends in the UK and international news industry

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JournalismUK

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News

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Latest episode

Sep 19, 2025

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Episodes

Osama Gaweesh, refugee journalist, on his journey into the UK media industry 03.06.2021

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

Newsrewired special: emerging social platforms and why journalists should care 21.05.2021

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?

Catherine Chapman, independent journalist, on pitfalls of cybersecurity reporting 13.05.2021

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?

Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times, on the future of climate journalism 29.04.2021

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

Tristan Kirk, court correspondent, The Evening Standard, on virtual attendance at UK courts 22.04.2021

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

Nikki Akinola, diversity and inclusion co-ordinator, NCTJ, on diversifying British journalism 15.04.2021

The debate on racism in the media sparked by the Harry and Meghan interview gave the NCTJ's diversity scheme an unexpected boost

Special episode: (the lack of) diversity in independent publishing 25.03.2021

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?

Paul Ostwald, co-founder of Forum.eu, on launching a media startup in a pandemic 18.03.2021

How did this European media startup succeed to create a collaborative virtual newsroom in the space of a few months?

Deborah Haynes, foreign affairs editor of Sky News, on the role of journalists in information warfare 11.03.2021

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

Tom Hourigan, senior journalist, BBC News, on reporters' mental health during the pandemic 04.03.2021

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

David Higgerson, chief audience officer, Reach plc, on overcoming leadership challenges during the pandemic 25.02.2021

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?

Sudakshina Bhattacharjee, content marketer, on expanding your career options 18.02.2021

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

Robyn Vinter, founder of The Overtake, on closing down the publication 11.02.2021

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

Catherine Gicheru, ICFJ Knight fellow, on supporting African women journalists affected by the pandemic 04.02.2021

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

Abbianca Makoni, independent producer, on documenting UK women gangs 28.01.2021

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

Samantha Tomaszewski, social strategy leader, BuzzFeed, on career in social media audience engagement 21.01.2021

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

Paul Connolly, investigative broadcast journalist, on the art of the interview 14.01.2021

The reporter behind Netflix show 'Inside the World's Toughest Prisons' shares his tips on getting an interviewee to open up and remaining calm under pressure

Josh Helmuth, morning news anchor for KRDO, on being a journalist on YouTube 07.01.2021

Journalists practically live on Twitter but few have a YouTube channel. A US local TV reporter reveals how he thrives on the platform without seeking controversy that could compromise his reputation

Christmas special: what is your one hope or wish for the media industry in 2021? 23.12.2020

2020 has not been kind to our newsrooms. Journalism.co.uk looks at what our community truly wants to see maintained or changed in the year ahead, from sustaining solutions journalism to preserving opportunities for young and diverse talent

Erin McCann, deputy editor, express desk at NYT, on managing a remote breaking news team 17.12.2020

This year, the New York Times added a 24/7 news team to its London office but the pandemic forced it to rethink the way journalists work. A desk editor shares her experience of breaking news across time zones and talks about the impact of working from home on mental health

Newsrewired special: Penelope Jones, founder of My So-Called Career, on building a resilience toolkit 10.12.2020

2020 reminded us that anything can happen to our careers in the near or distant future. An expert media career coach helps you create an action plan if the worst case scenario was to unfold

Newsrewired special: Julie Posetti, global research director of ICFJ, on post-pandemic future 03.12.2020

Journalists are burnt out, newsrooms resources are stretched and disinformation is rife; 2020 has been a miserable year so let us put it behind us. Here are some ideas on how to make journalism thrive in 2021 inspired by a survey of more than 1,400 journalists, co-organised by ICFJ during the pandemic

John Crowley, freelance journalist, on working from home - or is it living at work? 26.11.2020

Crowley's recent survey revealed that lockdown has been a mixed experience for journalists: some have enjoyed the comfort of their homes, while others have burned out. What can we learn from it to improve our newsrooms post-pandemic?

Lucy Kueng, senior research associate at RISJ, on leading digital transformation in an age of disruption 19.11.2020

Covid-19 added pressure on newsroom directors and heads of departments who were already grappling with pre-pandemic problems like sustainability and digital transformation. We find out what the best newsroom leaders are doing now to start meaningful changes amidst uncertainty

Imriel Morgan, host of Wannabe Podcast, on sustaining the impact of Black History Month 13.11.2020

Many news organisations turn to stories celebrating the black community during October, but how can we keep the momentum going all year round? The show known for motivating underserved audiences advises

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