A successful career in journalism needs a start point, and that is why Richard Tait tells his students to focus on securing that all-important first job. Assuming they have the right skills and attitude, opportunities will flow from there.
Paying lip service to improved diversity and inclusion is one thing, putting someone in charge of putting it right is another. Ridhi Radia, who was given that role at Immediate Media, explains why ED&I matters and outlines the steps they have taken.
The abuse of female journalists is a scourge on the media sector, impacting the careers and mental health of the women themselves and diminishing the industry as a whole. Dr Rebecca Whittington looks at what can be done about it.
Important things need doing, but how can they get done, when no one has any time.
Reach has announced that it is launching a new recruitment scheme aimed at improving social mobility in its newsrooms.
Forbes has revealed its 2023 “50 Over 50” list, highlighting women who are challenging age and gender norms.
The Independent and Galaxy have announced their campaign to promote female empowerment through The Ripple Effect.
Alison Gow, former audience and content director at Reach plc, has been awarded a fellowship of the Society of Editors.
The Financial Times has announced that the FT Newsroom Apprentice programme, in partnership with the Manchester Evening News (M.E.N), is open to applicants.
LGBTQ+ people frequently face negativity in some parts of the media. What can be done about it?
The Scott Trust has published a review into the Guardian’s historical connections with transatlantic slavery, issuing an apology and outlining a programme of restorative justice.
Bristol-based Our Media has announced it has entered a new corporate partnership with West of England Centre for Inclusive Living.
Online abuse of journalists, particularly of women journalists, is one of the greatest threats facing our industry.
At a ceremony at Stationers’ Hall on Wednesday, 22 February 2023 the Master of the Stationers’ Company, Moira Sleight, signed the Company’s Diversity Pledge.
Women are taken less seriously than men, says journalist Mary Ann Sieghart, who last year wrote a bestselling book about the problem. Ray Snoddy meets her.
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