In our launch episode we speak to travel writer David Whitley and film journalist Tasha Jagger about where to the find the freelance work.
We discuss the importance of working for a range of media outlets, how to branch out beyond traditional media and the unexpected places where journalism work can be found.
The Hosts
Lily Canter: https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/
Twitter: @lilycanter
Emma Wilkinson: https://emmawilkinson.net/
Twitter: @Emmajourno
Things Lily mentions:
South China Morning Post - https://www.scmp.com/author/lily-canter
The Sun, My First Home - https://www.lilycanter.co.uk/money/the-sun-my-first-home/
The Guests
Tasha Jagger: https://tashajagger.contently.com/
Twitter: @tashajagger_
David Whitley: http://www.grumpytraveller.com/
Twitter: @mrdavidwhitley
Things Tasha mentions:
Little White Lies, Female Composer - https://lwlies.com/articles/why-are-there-so-few-female-film-composers/
Digital Spy - https://www.digitalspy.com/
Organic Film - http://www.organicfilm.com.tr/
Things David mentions:
National Geographic Article - https://www.nationalgeographic.co.uk/travel/2019/12/frequent-flyer-what-do-when-theres-airline-strike
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SHU students who helped produce this podcast:
Guest liaison manager - Kendra Nichols
Guest photography - Anton Velchev
Desk driver - Anurag Dasgupta
Show notes - Isabella Tarrant
Studio producer - Ben Dodd
Music researcher - Ben Dodd
Website designer - Alexandra Ventress
Social media - Joel Johnson, Ella Hodson