Journalism.co.uk podcast
517 episodes - English - Latest episode: 26 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
What's next for publishers on Snapchat Discover?
September 04, 2015 14:14 - 24.4 MBAs three new publishers join Snapchat Discover, we look at how Sky News has been using the feature since it launched in January and how Mashable is planning to use it for mobile-first storytelling
How important is accreditation when choosing a journalism course?
August 28, 2015 16:58 - 16.1 MBThis podcast looks at what some accredited courses teach in the UK and explores the value of accreditation after graduation
One year on from James Foley's murder: Are conflict reporters any safer?
August 21, 2015 13:13 - 28.2 MBThe brutal murder of freelance journalists in Syria last summer shocked the world. So are journalists any safer now, and what should reporters and news organisations be doing to ensure their safety in conflict zones?
Crowdsourced stories: Giving the audience what they want
August 14, 2015 17:57 - 33.1 MBStories are crafted with people in mind, but what if they could be involved in the reporting process from the beginning?
Are comics breaking into the mainstream for journalism?
August 07, 2015 15:50 - 22.3 MBThe practice of telling stories through pictures has been around for centuries, but what can comics do for modern journalism?
BBC and hyperlocals: A winning collaboration?
July 31, 2015 13:57 - 20.2 MBTake an insider look into the BBC's proposals for hyperlocals, and what the ideal relationship between the broadcaster and community journalists could look like
Communities, eyewitness media and virtual reality: Highlights from news:rewired
July 24, 2015 12:00 - 19.5 MBThese are just some of the themes covered at last week's news:rewired conference, where journalists and delegates discussed the current state of the industry
What makes a 21st century radio journalist?
July 10, 2015 14:50 - 23 MBThe days are gone where everyone lived by the news on the wireless, but has the radio really changed that much?
When should Pinterest be part of your social media strategy?
July 03, 2015 14:20 - 16.7 MBThis podcast takes a look at some of the opportunities and challenges for publishers on the platform, from new storytelling styles to using Pinterest as a shop window for longform pieces
How publishers can tap into global audiences
June 26, 2015 16:35 - 25.1 MBIn this week's podcast, we look at how a digital-only outlet and an established broadcaster are adapting their content to reach people across the world and the challenges that come with it
Eureka! Why news labs are now an irreplaceable cog in the media machine
June 19, 2015 15:19 - 20.9 MBThe latest podcast talks over how news organisations and individual journalists can get involved with the growing trend for news labs and digital innovation around the world
Pitching advice for student journalists
June 12, 2015 13:40 - 18.5 MBWhat are the key elements of a pitch and how can you pitch stories you have written as part of your course?
'Context is king': How publishers are using cards to tell stories
June 05, 2015 17:14 - 13.7 MBProviding context to ongoing stories can be complicated for news organisations, so here is how AJ+ and FOLD are doing it
How to get started in television news
May 29, 2015 14:58 - 19.6 MBExperts from Sky News, the BBC and City University London share their advice
News on the move: What do audiences want from mobile?
May 22, 2015 15:39 - 12.3 MBGetting mobile content right can be a challenge, so what formats are Bloomberg and the BBC looking at?
Getting personal: Push alerts in news
May 15, 2015 16:26 - 24 MBPush notifications are the most direct way to reach an audience, but what's the best way to do it? The latest podcast addresses the issues in the context of apps, WhatsApp and smartwatches
Publishers, social media and technology: where are the opportunities right now?
May 08, 2015 13:35 - 11.7 MBTwo digital media organisations explain how they're currently working with new platforms and technology, and why they chose to go down that route
Changing the metric: What attention time means for journalists
May 01, 2015 08:16 - 17.2 MBExperts from Chartbeat, Medium and the Guardian explain why journalists should care about time metrics
Jeff Jarvis keynote from IJF15: 'To Hell With Mass Media'
April 24, 2015 12:51 - 21.7 MBListen to CUNY journalism professor Jeff Jarvis give his keynote speech at this year's International Journalism Festival on new relationships, forms and models in journalism
Why vertical video is becoming harder to ignore
April 17, 2015 15:43 - 15.9 MBIf your videos have a mobile audience, it might be time to go vertical.
From local to national: Tips for covering elections in 2015
April 10, 2015 19:15 - 21.7 MBJournalists at local and national level share their advice for finding and telling stories in the best possible way
The evolving ecosystem for media and news
April 07, 2015 11:38 - 25.2 MBListen to Google's Richard Gingras discuss how we no longer consume media, but "we are within the media" at the Digital Innovator's Summit
Tumblr: Behind the scenes with NPR, the Guardian and Washington Post
March 20, 2015 13:15 - 15.1 MBThree news organisations discuss how they build communities on the blogging platform and social network
Are we seeing a new dawn in live video?
March 13, 2015 14:47 - 20.3 MBLivestreaming app Meerkat has lit up social media, but is it really any good? And what alternatives are there?
Freelance finance explained
March 06, 2015 14:47 - 11.5 MBTop tips for staying on top of your finances as a freelance journalist
News, rumours and social media: Are we doing enough to stop lies online?
February 27, 2015 16:11 - 22.7 MBSocial media is a vital source of information for news organisations but verifying claims and rumours is becoming increasingly difficult. How can the media address the issue?
Snapchat Discover: From quick headline snaps to long-form videos
February 20, 2015 13:15 - 16 MBAs Snapchat's Discover service is about to turn one month old, we catch up with two publishers to find out how their channels are going so far
Expert advice for getting work experience in journalism
February 11, 2015 09:52 - 19 MBWant to know how to write a stand-out work experience application? Experts from Sky News and Trinity Mirror Regionals, along with the former head of recruitment for BBC News, share their tips
Highlights from the recent news:rewired conference
February 06, 2015 16:12 - 11.1 MBSome of the brightest brains in digital journalism met at news:rewired in London this week to share their ideas and experiences.
Should news organisations still bother making an app?
February 02, 2015 11:33 - 19.2 MBSocial and mobile have come to dominate how the audience find their news, so is an app still relevant?
How classrooms can be the research labs of journalism innovation
January 26, 2015 13:01 - 19.9 MBAs journalism degrees can take years to complete, how can graduates still enter the newsroom with a digital edge? Here's how three journalism schools do it
Eyewitness media and ethics in the wake of Charlie Hebdo
January 19, 2015 13:00 - 33.8 MBThis week's podcast looks at how the recent terror attack in France was reported by news outlets using eyewitness media posted to Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
Journalism skills and techniques to learn in 2015
January 09, 2015 14:58 - 9.07 MBFrom drones and automated journalism to online rumour control, here are three career skills for journalists to brush up this year
The year of engagement: Looking back at 2014
December 19, 2014 16:46 - 32 MBIn our final podcast of 2014, we discuss the big digital media trends from the past year and what they have meant for news organisations
Livestreaming: how to get the insider view from a smartphone
December 12, 2014 14:25 - 17.2 MBLivestreaming has recently established itself as a citizen reporter's tool, but how practical is it for news organisations, and what types of stories call for it?
Why are female journalists a target for online abuse?
December 03, 2014 14:46 - 25.1 MBTwitter this week announced it is making it easier for users to report harassment, but why are female reporters more likely to be on the receiving end of online abuse than men?
Do comments on news stories have a future?
November 28, 2014 13:46 - 11.5 MBAs news sites and publishers remove reader comments from news stories, have they lost their relevance with the rise of social media?
From notebook to newsroom: getting ahead as a freelance journalist
November 21, 2014 18:20 - 26.5 MBFor this week's podcast we collect some expert advice for freelance journalists to mark National Freelancers Day
Trainees in the newsroom: How to get there and what's next?
November 14, 2014 14:05 - 16.6 MBAdvice from the Guardian and BBC about training schemes and first newsroom jobs
The art of podcasting
October 31, 2014 12:18 - 14.5 MBFour experts share their tips on how to produce a successful podcast, from getting started to becoming a confident broadcaster
Measuring success: How should newsrooms be looking at their work?
October 24, 2014 11:27 - 25.6 MBPageviews have long been the marker by which newsrooms and publishers measure their performance, but the increasing complexity and diversity of the internet has introduced a range of new parameters.
How does crowdfunding journalism affect reader relationships?
October 17, 2014 13:20 - 15.7 MBWe hear from De Correspondent, Contributoria, and a features journalist about the influence of crowdfunding on media's relationship with the audience
Journalism jobs abroad: Where is hiring and how to do it
October 10, 2014 11:21 - 17.4 MBIn this week's podcast we speak to six journalists who have taken the leap of faith to find a job overseas. Find out what worked for them.
Local TV – the challenges and opportunities of UK channels
October 03, 2014 13:40 - 12.3 MBMany local TV channels have been springing up around the country since last November, but does local TV represent an exciting new era for journalism, or is it a missed opportunity?
How to make the most from your journalism course
September 26, 2014 10:44 - 25.8 MBIn this week's podcast, journalism academics offer advice on how students journalists can stand out from their peers during and after university
3 different approaches to wearables in news
September 19, 2014 12:06 - 15 MBIn this podcast we hear about some of the apps news outlets have already built for smart watches and Google Glass, and how news consumption on wearable devices could work in the future
Social audio tips from the Next Radio Conference
September 12, 2014 12:21 - 11.8 MBRecorded at the Next Radio Conference, this podcast features advice from SoundCloud for creating shareable audio, and two major broadcasters give an insight into their social strategy
Sound archives - two projects bringing new life to old audio
September 05, 2014 10:53 - 8.68 MBAll over the world, broadcasters are sitting on a wealth of old sound material - but how do you make it searchable and available?
Social content - getting your material liked and shared
August 29, 2014 14:15 - 10.4 MBWhat content works well on social media? What motivates people to share? In this week's podcast we look at how publishers are tapping into people's emotions and engaging online audiences in new ways.
What are the risks of vicarious trauma among journalists?
August 22, 2014 12:45 - 31.4 MBViewing graphic images and footage is an increasing part of the job for many journalists, but what effect can this have and what can we do about it?