‘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.
Kennedy News and Media news editor & video desk manager Adam Wareing
Hear insights about what it’s like to work at a news agency after studying on News Associates’ first undergraduate degree,
BBC senior journalist Sophia Alexandra Hall
Hear insights about Sophia’s career including her current role at the BBC, her TEDx talk covering topics such as trauma-informed journalism and much more.
Senior sports producer and BCOMS chairperson Drew Christie
Hear insights about Drew’s role at BCOMS, experience covering Match of the Day and The World Cup.
Women’s Super League chief revenue officer Zarah Al-Kudcy
Hear insights about Zarah’s current role at WSL and how she drives revenue to the league as women’s sport and especially women’s football continues to boom.
The Observer sports reporter George Simms
Hear insights about George’s current role, experience covering major sporting events like the Tour De France and Australian Open.
NA20: PodX chief revenue officer Matthew Sherry
Hear insights about Matthew’s pivot into the world of business founding both Platform Media and Gridiron Magazine, time working as a sports journalist for the Press Association.