Journalism.co.uk podcast
514 episodes - English - Latest episode: 3 days ago - ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe 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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Episodes
Regulation, innovation and future-proofing: takeaways from Perugia on generative AI
April 26, 2024 20:27 - 31.1 MBHave news organisations learned the right lessons from working with platforms? Are newsrooms being too short-sighted in their applications for the tech? These questions and more were discussed at the International Journalism Festival
Why PressPad closed down, with Olivia Crellin
April 18, 2024 16:01 - 27.1 MBThe media startup sought to improve diversity in UK news by making work experience more affordable for students. But industry resistance, personal circumstances and funding issues proved insurmountable
Reporting on Big Tech, with Niamh McIntyre of The Bureau of Investigative Journalism
April 11, 2024 15:42 - 22.6 MBA year-long investigation shows the increasingly narrow gap between tech platforms, surveillance and authoritarian regimes, making it a crucial area for journalists to monitor
The skills a modern newsroom leader needs, with Niketa Patel
April 04, 2024 15:35 - 27.6 MBThe senior director of leadership programmes at CUNY discusses how to lead with empathy, motivate your team and create a culture geared toward experimentation, whatever the size of your newsroom
Workflow tips in participatory journalism, with Annie Slemrod and Nuha Al-Junaid
March 28, 2024 16:26 - 27.8 MBThe New Humanitarian garnered more than 100 contributions for its Yemen Listening Project detailing how lives have been affected by ongoing conflict
Creating and developing GenAI workflows in the newsroom, with David Caswell
March 22, 2024 15:35 - 25.7 MBNews organisations must strike a balance between being nimble and responsible with this increasingly accessible and innovative technology
Protecting journalists on social media, with Valérie Bélair-Gagnon
March 14, 2024 16:17 - 19.5 MBPlatforms offer new connections and story leads but burnt-out reporters are increasingly disconnecting. What can newsrooms do to support them?
Protecting independent journalism, with Lexie Kirkconnell-Kawana of IMPRESS
March 07, 2024 16:32 - 24 MBBetween charitable status and news deals with big tech, there are lots of moves to support local news, but are they short-term patches or long-term solutions?
How to manage your screen-time as a journalist, with Dr Charlotte Armitage
February 29, 2024 15:57 - 19.7 MBFailing to switch off damages our relationships which are a vital support network for burnout-prone media professionals
Annette Young, TV news presenter, France 24, on running a news show about gender inequality
February 22, 2024 16:13 - 24.6 MBThe host and creator of The 51 Percent show talks about what it takes to keep a series going for a decade when it comes with tough topics and online backlash
Addressing consistent news avoidance, with Dr Benjamin Toff
February 15, 2024 10:11 - 23.4 MBWhat can news organisations do to win over audiences that want nothing to do with them?
Unveiling the lessons of a war reporter's journey, with Andrea Backhaus
February 08, 2024 16:34 - 29.2 MBA veteran conflict reporter shares the profound insights gained from a decade on the frontline, revealing the human experience amidst the chaos
Reporting on homicide and interviewing grieving families, with Tamara Cherry
February 01, 2024 16:36 - 32.9 MBNot giving time and space to those who have lost loved ones can contribute to their trauma and interrupt the healing process. Modern newsrooms must put the human before the scoop
Lars Jensen, team lead audience at Berlingske Media, on making organisational change stick
January 25, 2024 15:57 - 25.7 MBHaving a shiny new strategy is not the same as getting results. So when the going gets tough, how can we stick to our new plans?
Seán Wood, CEO of Positive News, on fighting news avoidance
January 18, 2024 15:34 - 17.2 MBThe non-profit news organisation advertises its constructive stories in UK high streets and shopping centres to reach audiences where they are
Journalism trends and predictions for 2024, with Nic Newman
January 11, 2024 16:07 - 20.7 MBWhat to watch for in the year ahead? Generative AI and social platforms offer both promise and pitfalls to newsrooms
Finding happiness in journalism, with Avery Holton
December 21, 2023 16:23 - 30.5 MBJournalists need to hold onto joy to overcome sadness, fear or anger so often associated with the profession. But newsroom managers also have a role in keeping spirits lifted
Why journalists risk their lives for a story, with Dr Anthony Feinstein
December 14, 2023 13:28 - 25.4 MBA leading psychiatrist explains why some reporters go to extraordinary lengths to hold power to account and what they do to mitigate risks
Managing emotions in journalism, with Maja Šimunjak
November 30, 2023 15:37 - 30.7 MBWhen journalists are in control of how they feel, they can do their jobs better. But we first need to recognise and understand the impact our work has on our mental wellbeing
Newsrewired special with Media Voices: leadership, AI and business models
November 21, 2023 09:35 - 18.2 MBWhat’s top of mind for today’s news leaders? Evolving at pace, finding your USP - but not burning out in the process
Newsrewired throwback: What you learned at our previous digital journalism conference
November 10, 2023 16:07 - 21.4 MBWhat are the biggest challenges facing newsrooms? Our audience shared their thoughts and takeaways from our last flagship media event
Growing the next generation of journalists, with Karen Fowler-Watt
November 02, 2023 16:52 - 32 MBWhat sort of journalism should educators be teaching? A new book wrestles with the traditional and evolving skills fledgling reporters need to acquire before setting foot in the newsroom
Helping teenagers understand social platforms, with Sophia Smith Galer
October 26, 2023 15:59 - 30.9 MBA journalist with half a million TikTok followers developed a content creator literacy programme that lifts the lid on how narratives spread on TikTok, Instagram and YouTube
How news brands can win over young audiences, with Danuta Breguła
October 20, 2023 10:38 - 28.6 MBNews organisations need quality-of-life features and communication strategies that appeal to Gen Z and Gen Alpha
Managing burnout and setting boundaries, with Headlines Network
October 12, 2023 15:47 - 29.1 MBLearn how to separate your personal and professional life to protect your mental health and stay at the top of your game
Gender equity in the newsroom, with Luba Kassova
October 06, 2023 13:19 - 32.4 MBHow can we improve how women are reported on and treated in journalism, before those pushing for better standards get burnt out and decide to leave?
Neurodiversity in the newsroom, with Nick Ransom
September 29, 2023 11:02 - 29.8 MBHow can neurodiverse journalists be given the tools to work to the best of their ability and strengths?
Learning to explain well, with BBC News presenter Ros Atkins (part two)
September 21, 2023 15:27 - 20.3 MBHow to be better at pitching stories and projects, asking audiences to trust you, and communicating with your colleagues
Learning to explain well, with BBC News presenter Ros Atkins (part one)
September 14, 2023 15:00 - 29.1 MBCommunicate with clarity and confidence, whether telling a news story or doing a job interview
How to generate insights, with Chris Kocek
September 07, 2023 14:24 - 26.1 MBIdeas are two a penny. But the right information will maximise the efficiency of your editorial meetings and help you discover new stories
A primer on AI language models, with Christopher Brennan of Overtone
August 31, 2023 17:08 - 33.2 MBWhat is the difference between reading and writing AI? How can these help my newsroom? And what on earth is pink slime? These questions and more answered
Investigating human trafficking, with ICIJ lead reporter Katie McQue
August 25, 2023 14:03 - 18.5 MBThe Trafficking Inc investigative series conducted 300 interviews with victims of sex trafficking and forced labour. Learn about the process of finding human stories, verifying information and protecting sources
Preethi Nallu, global director, Report for the World, on strengthening media ecosystems
August 18, 2023 10:38 - 23.9 MBThe media development organisation is stimulating more resilient business models and editorial processes in public interest news outlets around the world
Madeleine White, editor-in-chief of The Audiencers, on subscriber conversion strategies
August 10, 2023 14:03 - 27.3 MBWant readers to sign up? Make the ask low commitment and early in their journey. That has been a breakthrough tactic for a publication writing about reader revenue best practices
Eleanor Mills, founder of Noon, on staying true to brand values
August 03, 2023 15:24 - 30.5 MBNever lose sight of what matters most to your readers. For "the home of the Queenager", that means every new product must serve its mission to change the narrative around women in midlife
Loretta Chao of American Journalism Project, on community listening
July 27, 2023 15:29 - 25.6 MBHow can you encourage readers to give you constructive feedback and say what they want from local news?
Threads for journalists, with Matt Navarra
July 20, 2023 16:15 - 12.5 MBA social media expert talks about the pros and cons of jumping on the latest social app bandwagon
Mobile journalism in Ukraine, with Robb Montgomery
July 13, 2023 14:13 - 19.9 MBDisplaced communities are full of rich stories, but a sensitive approach and careful planning are needed to capture the moment well - that is where MoJo shines
Chris Stone, executive producer at the New Statesman, on monetising podcasts
July 06, 2023 14:54 - 28.8 MBThe NS award-winning podcast commercial strategy pulls many levers: platform ad revenue, in-house branded content deals and fuelling a wider digital subscription
Supporting LGBTQ colleagues in the newsroom, with Finbarr Toesland
June 29, 2023 15:41 - 28.9 MBNearly nine in 10 LGBTQ journalists receive abuse and harassment targeting their sexuality, with many not flagging up issues or leaving the industry
#MeToo inside the newsroom, with Jane Bradley and Lucy Siegle
June 22, 2023 15:27 - 31.2 MBThe author of a recent NYT piece about sexual misconduct in the media industry and her core source have a message: the onus is on newsrooms - not victims - to expose sexual predators
Digital News Report 2023: unpacking news participation
June 16, 2023 15:18 - 27.9 MBThere are three types of readers: those who comment, those who like and share, and those who read and move on. Dr Kirsten Eddy discusses what this means for your newsroom strategy
#MeToo in the media, with Empoword Journalism
June 08, 2023 15:44 - 16.5 MBA new investigative piece about former Guardian columnist Nick Cohen shows how claims of sexual misconduct in the newsroom can fall on deaf ears. What impact does this have on young women starting their careers?
Alison Millar, award-winning film-maker, on documentaries and press freedom in Northern Ireland
June 02, 2023 11:04 - 25 MBWith her latest documentary, LYRA, we step into the life of esteemed investigative journalist Lyra McKee and what led to her death in 2019 in Derry
Andrew Butler of Tortoise on an alternative to internships
May 18, 2023 15:45 - 22.9 MBThe Tortoise Journalism School is a week-long crash course where aspiring journalists can learn its signature, slow style of reporting
Laxmi Parthasarathy, COO of Global Press, on countering parachute journalism
May 11, 2023 16:18 - 24.9 MBThe non-profit organisation has found that US audiences are growing tired of disaster-driven foreign news, turning to trained local reporters for the full story
Fiona O'Brien of Reporters Without Borders, on the state of UK press freedom
May 05, 2023 14:30 - 25.7 MBSLAPPs and abuse of journalists are causing the UK to slip down the ranks of the World Press Freedom Index. But news organisations do have the power to affect change
James Wilson-Taylor of Rock Sound on reviving music journalism
April 26, 2023 15:55 - 28.3 MBThe music title has been brought back from the dead after almost shutting down. Its future relies on helping superfans discover new artists and follow their favourite acts
Rozina Breen, editor-in-chief of TBIJ, on innovating investigative journalism
April 21, 2023 10:10 - 30.7 MBSLAPP lawsuits, new formats and inspiring the next generation of women news leaders: the former BBC veteran reflects on a year in her new role
Catherine Salmond, editor at The Herald, on empowering women in the newsroom
April 13, 2023 19:05 - 26 MBThe first female editor of the 240-years-old Scottish newspaper says diversity is key to future-proofing the media