‘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 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.
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.
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.
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.