‘How to be a Journalist’ is a free podcast for aspiring journalists, hosted by Plamedi Mbungu.
Early-career journalist Plamedi seeks the wisdom of more experienced journalists from all corners of the industry.
His laid-back interview style sees journalists talk candidly about their routes into the media and share a whole bunch of advice for starting out.
The podcast brings together a series of stories from a range of journalists to show the variety of ways ambitious journalists can land their dream job.
BBC Newsbeat senior journalist reporter Eleanor Shearwood
Eleanor shares insights on her placement at TalkSport, transitioning from a career in healthcare to journalism, and time on the News Associates fast-track course.
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.
Reporters Without Borders UK director Fiona O’Brien
Fiona discusses topics such as her work at Reuters covering conflicts in Iraq, Sudan and Rwanda.
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’.
JournoFest at Twickenham Stoop
In a HTBAJ first, this episode was recorded from Twickenham Stoop at News Associates’ annual journalism conference JournoFest.
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.