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.
Today's guest is freelance travel writer Daniel Stables. Hear insights on Daniel's experience travelling the world to cover different festivals for his debut non-fiction book Fiesta: A Journey Through Festivity.
Daniel actually trained on our fast-track course before embarking on his career in travel journalism.
He's wrote guide books and freelanced for the likes of Nat Geo Traveller, so if you're interesting in taking your talents overseas this is the episode for you.
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Edited by James Watson and Plamedi Mbungu.
Produced by Grace Crowley.
Music by Alfie Smith.
20 Aug 2026
Kennedy News and Media news editor & video desk manager Adam Wareing
This week's guest is Kennedy News and Media news editor & video desk manager Adam Wareing.
Adam trained on the first ever News Associates undergraduate course 'The School of Journalism' picking up his first role at Kennedy in his final year.
This episode is a part of a 20th anniversary of News Associates special.
If you're curious about the transferrable skills a career in journalism can give, then this is the episode for you!
Tune in for a fascinating listen.Listen to full 'How to be a Journalist' episodes on Spotify and Apple Podcasts 👉 https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof...
Follow News Associates to keep up to date with each episode release. Edited by Plamedi Mbungu.
Produced by Grace Crowley.
24 Jul 2026
BBC senior journalist Sophia Alexandra Hall
Today's guest is BBC senior journalist Sophia Alexandra Hall. Hear insights about Sophia’s career including her current role at the BBC, TEDx talk covering topics such as trauma-informed journalism and much more on the latest episode of the podcast!
Sophia's story is one of resilience and belief. In researching her 'trauma-informed journalism' toolkit she travelled around the US conducting 50 interviews in 29 days - which is now nationally-recognised and a mainstay in newsrooms around the UK. She uses her care-experienced background to platform her community and inspire the next generation that there is space for them in the journalism industry.
If the prospect of working in social affairs journalism, national newsrooms or even in broadcast - this is the episode for you!
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Edited by Oscar Stevens and Plamedi Mbungu.
Produced by Grace Crowley.
Music by Alfie Smith.
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Podcast Authority Score: 40 / 100
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