JournalismUK

JournalismUK Podcast

News EN ↓ 664 episodes

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

Author

JournalismUK

Category

News

Podcast website

www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Sep 19, 2025

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android 5M+ downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Isabelle Roughol of Borderline podcast, on the pros and cons of 'indie journalism' 05.11.2020

Only a few months ago, the former LinkedIn international editor decided to start up her own podcasts, newsletter and a Patreon membership. She offers frank insight into being a 'one-woman band' and growing a niche audience

Ed Conway, economics editor at Sky News, on data and AR in the US election coverage 29.10.2020

The race to the White House will be decided in some key battleground states. Sky News is planning a night of augmented reality visuals and county-level statistics to keep audiences up to date

Richard Holmes, investigative reporter of BuzzFeed News, on the FinCEN Files investigation 22.10.2020

BuzzFeed News and the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists teamed up to sift through 2,000 of the most sensitive government documents. One of the main reporters takes us through the inner workings of an investigation into dirty money and complicit banks

Ronson Chan, deputy assignment editor of Stand News, on press freedom in Hong Kong 16.10.2020

Because of Hong Kong's administrative status, local media have a unique access to information about China that is widely off-limits to the rest of the world. But new state security laws signal a clampdown on the freedom of the press

Theo Chikomba of BBC News, and Ishwari Yardi at University of Leeds, on mentorships during covid-19 08.10.2020

A mentor and the mentee talk about best practices around providing guidance to students wanting to enter the media industry

Josh Hinkle of KXAN on translating solutions journalism to local TV news 01.10.2020

The director of investigations and innovation at a US-based TV station talks about using the traditionally long-form style of reporting in short and sweet TV news bulletins that investigate education inequality during the pandemic

Megan Marrelli, program manager of Meedan, on fact-checking health information during covid-19 24.09.2020

As there is still so much we do not know about the coronavirus, Meedan's Digital Health Lab answers journalists' burning questions on 'mid-information' - a science that is still largely unknown

Cassius Rayner, iPhone filmmaker, on staying creative during covid-19 17.09.2020

Like most freelancers, Rayner lost his income during the pandemic while fearing for his health. But rather than giving up, he poured his worries into a creative project that documented history in the making

Mariel Richards, CEO of gal-dem, on launching a membership programme during covid-19 04.09.2020

When the pandemic hit, gal-dem lost £60k in ad revenue in just a couple of weeks. So it asked the community to support its independent journalism - and 700 new members signed up in just one day

Hannah Storm, CEO of Ethical Journalism Network, on mental health in the newsroom during covid-19 27.08.2020

Isolated, anxious and unable to share: the pandemic has brought about a concerning combination of stressors that journalists must deal with. But it is also an opportunity to rethink and reshape the industry

Annabel Bligh, business and economy editor of The Conversation, on a constructive approach to crisis reporting 20.08.2020

As we are starting to reimagine life after the coronavirus pandemic, The Anthill's podcast ‘Recovery: how the world rebuilt after past crises’ looks for lessons of the past to rebuild our disrupted societies

Sisi Wei, director of programs for Open News, on radical empathy during the crisis 14.08.2020

With the racial injustice protests and coronavirus pandemic, the last few months have been tough for news organisations. What do newsroom leaders need to do now to create a network of support and change?

Lottie Gross, freelance writer, on how to make travel writing work when you cannot travel 06.08.2020

Finding freelance work in a lockdown has been a nightmare for many but travel writing was especially badly hit. Here is how the pandemic forced the industry to reinvent itself

Kellie Riordan, podcast strategist, on how ABC made podcasts a hit during lockdown 30.07.2020

When the coronavirus pandemic forced people to work from home, commuters around the world lost touch with their favourite shows. But the Australian public broadcaster has enjoyed record-breaking months instead

Shirish Kulkarni, community organiser at Bureau Local, on why we need to radically rethink news storytelling if we want audiences to listen 23.07.2020

What if the reason why people struggle to get past the fourth paragraph of your story is that you are not writing with your reader in mind?

De'Graft Mensah, presenter of BBC Newsround, on reporting the coronavirus for schoolchildren 09.04.2020

The current pandemic is a topic that all audiences find difficult to process. Here is what you need to factor in when your talk to the six to 12 year-olds

Hazel Baker, head of UGC newsgathering at Reuters, on fighting covid-19 mis- and disinformation 02.04.2020

In a climate of fear, conspiracy theories fester and audiences often share false information in good faith. Reuters reflects on the variety of ways reporters working from home can separate fact from fiction

Trine Syvertsen, professor of media studies at University of Oslo, on digital detoxing during the covid-19 crisis 27.03.2020

Audiences cannot get enough of it, journalists struggle to keep on top of it: information about coronavirus seems like the only topic that matters right now. Can we really afford to take screen breaks at a time like this?

Jemima Villanueva, executive director EMEA at The Atlantic, on what makes an award-winning podcast 12.03.2020

Production values, sound design and innovative approach to interviewing can make or break your chance to win the next Publisher Podcast Award. We asked one judge what podcasters around the world can learn from this year's winners

Jesse Thorn, voice of Bullseye and The Turnaround, on what makes a successful podcast host 06.03.2020

The NPR podcaster talks about what he has learned from interviewing celebrity guests and veteran chat show hosts

Mark McAdam, broadcaster at Sky Sports News, on reporting football transfer stories 27.02.2020

Sources, rumours and Deadline Day: the January transfer window is full of twists and turns. Here is how teams verify leads and go to air with accurate information

Paul Caruana Galizia, journalist at Tortoise, on 'My Mother's Murder' podcast 21.02.2020

Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese investigative journalist, was assassinated in 2017. Her son talks about the emotional journey of investigating her death and the importance of keeping her legacy alive

Danny Lein and Dana Nastase of Twipe on creating habit-forming news products 14.02.2020

What makes your reader use your app in the morning with their cup of coffee? This new research helps publishers understand audiences' behaviour and adapt content to fit their daily lives

Victoria Hutton, freelance videographer, on how to become your own boss 07.02.2020

Scratching your head over invoicing? Unsure how to plan your workload? The former head of video at Hello! magazine talks about her leap into the world of freelance and shares her tips for success

Connor Stringer, journalism student, on landing scoops while at university 30.01.2020

Getting bylines can be tough when you are short of contacts and confidence. We find out how one Bournemouth University student uncovered a shocking exclusive story that made the front page of his local newspaper

Listen to the JournalismUK Podcast podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.