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From Katie B…
Happy new episode day! This one has been a great episode to edit for you all, it’s so good to hear northern voices on the podcast again. This episode focuses on the importance of local journalism and features someone who I’ve listened too on the radio for years (I was fangirling quite a bit during the recording if I’m honest!).
It was an absolute pleasure being part of the Empoword Journalism Young Journalists Panel last night - so many great questions from people in the audience. I always find its nice to give back some advice especially for those starting out in the industry.
From Katie W…
Happy Saturday and happy new EXCLUSIVE episode day! We are so happy to be sharing it with you and we hope you find it useful.
This week has been A WEEK. It’s been a bit stressy and I’ve felt really messy and unorganised. For example, I missed a driving lesson because I stayed late at work and forgot. Then I double booked myself on Friday - guess who had to be on the Empoword Journalism panel while in the middle of getting her roots done? This gal.
But while everything felt up in the air, the only thing I focussed on was my work, while everything around me felt like a big mess, I just put all my energy into work. And it must have paid off because I’ve been hitting view targets and getting shout outs in big corporate emails - which is VERY cool.
Being able to write about what I enjoy (tv and travel) is a massive perk of being a trends writer and I think it is showing off in my writing, so I’m so happy it’s getting picked up.
🚨 EXCLUSIVE NEW EPISODE 🚨
It’s here! We thought we would give you all the first listen as a thank you for your support. We are kicking off season 3 nattering about local journalism, how to get into it and why it’s still so important.
Let us know what you think by tagging us on Twitter (@northernnatter) or Instagram (@northernnatterpodcast)
Who to follow
Abigail Taylor - journalist at Am Pàipear
Mishti Ali - A freelance journalist for EuroNews and has written some steller pieces for the likes of Gal-Dem and Metro.
Rozina Breen - Head of North for BBC
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Jobs and opportunities
FREELANCE: Insider is commissioning! Editor, Sirena is interested in hearing pitches about news stories featuring original reporting, features/interviews exploring important online trends or personalities, analysis with a new/unique hypothesis, first-person/experience-based stories about the internet (not trauma-mined op-eds!). Get in touch at sbergman@insider.com
FREELANCE: Dazed is taking on pitches around the Texas abortion ban with a unique angle. Email pitches and clippings to felicity.martin@dazedmedia.com
FREELANCE: Each Other UK are looking for pitches around Texas’ abortion rules too. Do you have strong opinions on the relevant legislation? Does it have holes? Are people’s rights at risk? Pitch to editorial@eachother.org.uk. More info from Hannah, here.
FREELANCE: Moya Lothian-Mclean is keen to hear your politics pitches for Gal-dem from outside the capital. Take a look at their pitching guide before sending emails.
FREELANCE: Digital Spy are always open for movie pitches so get in touch with any ideas for current and upcoming releases. All commissions are paid and all the info you need on what they’re after can be found here.
FREELANCE: Business Insider are looking for stories about ‘work, careers, crazy job diaries, productivity hacks or experiential pieces where you want to go out, do something crazy and write about it’. Pitch to kfields@insider.com.
TALENT SEARCH: BBC New Voices is back for 2021. The BBC are looking for new voices to be heard on-air at some of their local BBC radio stations across the UK, including BBC Radio Tees, BBC Radio Newcastle and BBC Radio Leeds. This year it’s easier than ever to take part. All you need to do is to upload a 60-second audition film.
ABERDEEN: DC Thomson are looking for a health and wellness journalist. So if that’s your niche - this one is for you! The Press and Journal and Evening Express are looking for an experienced, talented and passionate journalist to join its health and wellbeing team. This is a fixed-term position until September 2022 to cover a period of maternity leave. Apply here.
ABERDEEN: DC Thomson are also looking for crime and courts reporter. As well as investigative, analytical and human interest stories, the successful candidate will be a confident journalist who is able to write accurate court reports, so 100wpm shorthand is essential. Apply here.
GLASGOW: Scottish Express is launching and they’re looking for a Trainee Sports Reporter. It is home-based but they would prefer you to live in Glasgow or surrounding areas. This role is perfect if you’ve just graduated or looking to get your foot in the door.
GLASGOW: BBC Scotland News are looking for a part time researcher to do some work on Question Time and Debate Night for a few months. The job involves making clips and preparing social media content around the programme and live tweeting when it's on air. If anyone's interested please send an up to date CV to martin.graham01@bbc.co.uk. Start date is asap.
DURHAM: TyreSpot are looking for a marketing and communications manager, who will lead on marketing & design, copywriting and website & social media. £30-35k salary. Closing date is 17th September.
DURHAM: Reach PLC are hiring a live reporter. Ideally, they want someone who is a strong digital storyteller but they also said either working towards NCTJ or equivalent so it is a great entry role. (If you apply to any Reach jobs - feel free to say Katie Williams referred you).
NORTH TYNESIDE: North Tyneside Council are hiring a digital marketing and communications assistant. The successful candidate will build and improve a digital presence that enables effective communications with staff, businesses and customers to effectively promote and deliver their services. £22,183 - £23,541 per annum, full time, permanent role. Closing date is 19th September.
TEES: Another one from Reach, they are hiring a reporter to work with their Teesside Live team. If you’re passionate about local journalism, this is the one for you.
NEWCASTLE: Living North Magazine is looking for a digital editorial associate. Must be educated to degree level, NCTJ qualifications are an advantage but not essential. The successful candidate will have responsibilities in all areas of the editorial process from researching and writing features, picture selection and assisting their design team in preparing and checking pages for print, website and social media platforms.
DURHAM: Durham University’s Students Union are hiring a communications and marketing coordinator. This role is responsible for the social media output of the Union as well as gathering content for and sending Union e-newsletters. Starting salary of £23,378. Closing date is 21st September at 5pm.
NEWTON AYCLIFFE: Passionate about marketing? ITEC North East Ltd are looking for a digital marketing executive. This role will focus on creating marketing campaigns, producing high quality marketing material and online promotion. £26k salary.
LEEDS: Do you have a passion for great content, quality journalism and the ability to spot a trending story? The Yorkshire Post are looking for an audience specialist. They’re looking for a highly-motivated digital superstar who has a natural understanding of SEO, a keen eye for a story and the ability to spot trends alongside producing and commissioning engaging content. Closing date is 17th September.
Good luck if you are applying!
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