Journalism.co.uk podcast
The 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.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Episodes
- 300
- Years Active
- 2018 - 2025
James Fahn of Internews' Earth Journalism Network, on gearing up for COP26
The landmark UN conference is fast approaching and it presents a treasure trove of climate stories for journalists. Find out what developments to keep a close eye on
Fri 08 Oct 2021
Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Kelly Regan of Next City
In this special series, we talk to a solutions journalism outlet that covers local ideas to inspire better cities everywhere. Get practical tips on how you can adopt and monetise this approach
Fri 24 Sep 2021
Innovative US local newsroom strategies: SMS tactics with San Francisco Chronicle and L.A. Taco
In this special series, we talk about how texts can keep your readers in the loop with major news and help them tell you what they really need from their local news outlet
Thu 16 Sep 2021
Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Kati Erwert and Kristin Dizon of The Seattle Times
In this new series, we talk about the local news organisation that raises millions of dollars through crowdfunding and philanthropy. We learn about the conversations they have with donors to make thi…
Fri 10 Sep 2021
Innovative US local newsroom strategies: Carl Hunnell, city editor of Richland Source
In this new series, we talk about the hyperlocal news organisation from Ohio that sets up meetings with its readers to better cover local politics. Learn how you can do it too
Fri 03 Sep 2021
Sewell Chan, editorial page editor of LA Times, on reckoning with industry racism
Last year, the Californian news site published a series of stories from reporters and the owner acknowledging and apologising for past failings around reporting on marginalised communities
Fri 20 Aug 2021
Katherine Bell, editor-in-chief of Quartz, on the power of newsletters
Newsletters convert three quarters of Quartz's members into paying subscribers. Now the publisher is upping the ante with four new member-exclusive emails
Thu 12 Aug 2021
Jo Adetunji, editor of The Conversation, on recruiting diverse talent
The UK media industry is still way too posh, pale and privileged. But where is the problem in the pipeline? We discuss how BAME young journalists can shine, and how newsrooms can make the hiring proc…
Thu 05 Aug 2021
Amy Lewin, deputy editor of Sifted, on smart ways to diversify tech journalism
Every business is soon going to be a tech business. Covering these changes is a great career opportunity for journalists from all backgrounds, as long as we make the industry truly inclusive
Thu 29 Jul 2021
Kiran Nazish, founder of CFWIJ, on violence against women journalists
Governments across the world are ramping up orchestrated attacks on women journalists to clamp down on press freedom. Who has the power to create change?
Thu 22 Jul 2021
Mobile journalists Sabbir Ahmed and Jamil Khan on creating a mobile-first newsroom
The co-authors of a new MoJo manual share their top tips and takeaways for creating news content using smartphones, live video, social audio and vertical Stories
Thu 15 Jul 2021
Heba Aly, CEO of The New Humanitarian, on reshaping coverage of the Global South
Parachute journalism has long been criticised for covering crises from a Western perspective. One newsroom is aiming to put communities at the heart of news coverage
Thu 08 Jul 2021
Francesco Zaffarano, editor-in-chief of Will Media, on shaking up the Italian news industry
How one media start-up is looking to gain the trust of Gen Z audiences by getting out of its big-city bubble and meeting readers in their hometowns
Thu 01 Jul 2021
Sofía Delgado of Newsquest, on using audio clips to boost reader engagement
A new in-house app allows local reporters to send soundbites from courts and sports matches to the newsroom to create richer content and pull the reader deeper into the story
Fri 18 Jun 2021
Orson Francescone, managing director of FT Live, on the post-pandemic future of media events
The business news publisher changed its live events strategy during the pandemic and managed to reach ten times as many delegates in the process. What does this mean as physical venues start opening …
Wed 09 Jun 2021
Osama Gaweesh, refugee journalist, on his journey into the UK media industry
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 a…
Thu 03 Jun 2021
Newsrewired special: emerging social platforms and why journalists should care
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?
Fri 21 May 2021
Catherine Chapman, independent journalist, on pitfalls of cybersecurity reporting
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 …
Thu 13 May 2021
Ben Spencer, science editor, The Sunday Times, on the future of climate journalism
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
Thu 29 Apr 2021
Tristan Kirk, court correspondent, The Evening Standard, on virtual attendance at UK courts
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-change…
Thu 22 Apr 2021
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