How to be a Journalist – Details, episodes & analysis

This week we are joined by BBC Radio London reporter Adriana Elgueta.

Adriana discusses topics such as her time working as a local reporter for Archant, writing for Latin American publications whilst starting out, and her love for 'Married at First Sight' in episode eight.

Edited by Plamedi Mbungu and Charlotte Poddy Wilson.

This week we are joined by BuzzFeed head of O&O and Seasoned Sessions presenter and producer Hanifah Rahman, The Sports Agents executive producer Adonis Pratsides, Dansplaining co-host and creative director Jordan Rason, and PoliticsJOE junior political correspondent Laura Beveridge.

In a HTBAJ first this episode was recorded from Twickenham Stoop at News Associates' annual journalism conference JournoFest.

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This week we are joined by The Independent news editor Sian Elvin.

Sian shares her experience working for national and regional newspapers alike, covering topics such as International Women's Day and her love for The Traitors.

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This week we are joined by The Athletic staff editor Richard Amofa.

Richard discusses his pathway into sports journalism, balancing his career with his family and his work on The Lion Who Never Roared.

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This week we are joined by PoliticsHome political reporter Zoe Crowther.

Zoe discusses topics such as working in Parliament, the future of journalism, and the rise of new social media platforms.

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This week we are joined by Feature Story News reporter Sally Patterson. Sally discusses the importance of being a digital journalist in the current media landscape, her time on student media, and her move to New York. Follow News Associates to keep up to date with each episode release.

This week we are joined by Sky Sports News reporter Chris Reidy. Chris discusses the importance of building relationships, how to source interviews, and telling stories that are close to his heart. Follow News Associates to keep up to date with each episode release.

Early-career journalist Plamedi seeks the wisdom of more experienced journalists from all corners of the industry, in this free, monthly podcast, aimed at those trying to make it in the media industry. Follow News Associates to keep up to date with each episode release – TikTok, Instagram, YouTube, X, Facebook, LinkedIn and Threads.

This week we are joined by Daily Mail political correspondent Kumail Jaffer.

Kumail discusses his journey into political journalism, working in the lobby and his life outside of the industry.

Kumail shares the best piece of advice he’s ever been given – ‘just keep writing’ – and discusses journalism work placements and building a portfolio.

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This week we are joined by Sky Sports assistant producer Alice Reeves-Turner.

Alice discusses topics such as her time studying for her NCTJ during the COVID-19 pandemic, working the Tokyo Olympic Games, and work on the award-winning 'Real Talk' podcast with Sky Sports.

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Edited by Charlotte Wilson, Tom Horn and Plamedi Mbungu.