Women in Journalism Podcast
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Podcast Overview
<p>The Women in Journalism podcast is back for a second season. </p><br><p>This time, we’re highlighting industry leaders: women who aren’t just making the news, but shaping how stories are told for years to come. </p><br><p>Hosts and creators Marine Saint and Ottilie Mitchell guide discussions with the leading women in media today, as they share their career journeys, best advice and ways to break into the industry.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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May 5, 2026
S2: Basia Cummings - "The skill of a good editor and journalist is to imagine the reader and hold them in your mind"
<p>For episode 2 we were joined by Basia Cummings, Deputy Editor of the Observer. Basia is an award-winning journalist, who<strong> </strong>has sensitively investigated topics from the ethics and dangers of freelance war journalism to the presence of Russian mercenaries in Ukraine and parts of Africa. At Tortoise, the slow news organisation that has now taken ownership of The Observer, she also launched multiple award-winning podcasts, including the Daily Sensemaker, Sweet Bobby, Pig Iron and the Slow Newscast. </p><br><p>In our discussion (recorded in April), she shared some of the challenges and opportunities that come with reviving a legacy publication, what makes an investigation worth the investment and how parenthood has influenced<strong> </strong>her career. Take a listen to understand how Basia was drawn to stories behind the headlines throughout her career.</p><br><p>Produced and hosted by Ottilie Mitchell and Marine Saint.</p><br><p>Women in Journalism website: <a href="https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/</a> Instagram: @womeninjournalism_uk</p><br><p>Join our <a href="https://mailchi.mp/womeninjournalism/newsletter-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-journalism/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a>.</p><br><p>Subscribe to the Observer <a href="https://observer.co.uk/subscribe?https%3A%2F%2Fobserver.co.uk%2Fsubscribe%3Futm_source=googleads&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23308444681&gbraid=0AAAAA_oskDeNLnsLap2oLGf5QsSVxFiDN&gclid=CjwKCAjwtcHPBhADEiwAWo3sJsfeemmzNGdT3qQu9hxK_vQN9yG7Zf09TOmh4tmgDQ3XD9K4VxAa-hoC1dsQAvD_BwE" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>, and listen to Tortoise Investigates <a href="https://observer.co.uk/collection-groups/tortoise-investigates" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a>.</p><br><p>Music: John Abbot, City Phases, courtesy of Epidemic Sound</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
April 1, 2026
S2: Nosheen Iqbal - "I’m spurred on by the voices that aren’t heard"
<p>The Women in Journalism podcast is back for a second season. This time, we’re highlighting industry leaders: women who aren’t just making the news, but shaping how stories are told for years to come. </p><br><p>For our debut episode, we were joined by Nosheen Iqbal, host of The Guardian’s Today in Focus podcast.</p><br><p>Nosheen made her name as a culture writer and has worked across several major British magazines and papers, including in leading roles at The Guardian such as features commissioning editor of G2 and women’s editor.</p><br><p>From interviewing Kanye West to reporting on race and politics, she shared how she found stories that mattered – and navigated the backlash that sometimes comes with them. </p><br><p>Take a listen to how the host of the hit daily news podcast built her career.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Produced and hosted by Marine Saint and Ottilie Mitchell.</p><br><p><br></p><p>Women in Journalism website: <a href="https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.womeninjournalism.co.uk/</a> Instagram: @womeninjournalism_uk</p><br><p>Join our <a href="https://mailchi.mp/womeninjournalism/newsletter-sign-up" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">newsletter</a> and follow us on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/women-in-journalism/?originalSubdomain=uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Linkedin</a></p><br><p>Listen to Nosheen on <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/news/series/todayinfocus" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Today in Focus</a>.</p><br><p>Music: John Abbot, City Phases, courtesy of Epidemic Sound</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
August 7, 2025
Rachel Corp - "The easy option is to follow the news agenda"
<p>We’re finishing off season one with a very special episode, featuring our very own chair Rachel Corp. Along with leading our network, Rachel is chief executive of ITN, overseeing one of the UK’s largest independent production companies.</p><br><p>Whether you want to know what it takes to lead a newsroom or what makes a story cut through the news agenda, Rachel shared her advice from years steering political investigations, covering conflict zones and ensuring a media business is all about its audience. Take a listen to our conversation with the former ITV News, 5 News and ITV London editor. </p><p><br></p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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- What is Women in Journalism Podcast?
<p>The Women in Journalism podcast is back for a second season. </p><br><p>This time, we’re highlighting industry leaders: women who aren’t just making the news, but shaping how stories are told for years to come. </p><br><p>Hosts and creators Marine Saint and Ottilie Mitchell guide discussions with the leading women in media today, as they share their career journeys, best advice and ways to break into the industry.</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
- Where can I listen to this podcast?
This podcast is available on 4 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
- Does this podcast accept guests?
Yes, this podcast regularly features guests.
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