The John Schofield Trust Podcast

Job hunting 101 with the Media Mentor

In this episode, we sit down with David Spencer aka the Media Mentor to quiz him on the dos and don'ts of job hunting and applications. We talk about the best way to find roles, the things that absolutely SHOULDN'T be on your CV, and the best ways to stand out. The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our vision of #NewsroomsForAll, head to our ⁠website⁠ [https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/] or follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/johnschofieldtrust], ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-schofield-trust/], and ⁠X⁠ [https://x.com/jschofieldtrust]. You can find the Media Mentor and all of its resources: here [https://www.themediamentor.info/].

Minisode: Dealing with redundancy

Time to dive into one of the harsher realities of our industry - redundancy. Whether it's happened to you before, it's something you're worried about, or you just want to know more about what it can entail, this episode is full of voice notes from journalists who have faced redundancy. The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our vision of #NewsroomsForAll, head to our website [https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/] or follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnschofieldtrust], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-schofield-trust/], and X [https://x.com/jschofieldtrust].

Tristan Werkmeister: Social Media Journalism

Tristan Werkmeister, a Social Media Video Reporter at Reuters, joins us to discuss the ever-changing landscape of social media journalism and the skills journalists need to stay ahead as platforms transform newsrooms. The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our mission of #NewsroomsForAll, head to our ⁠website⁠ [https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/] or follow us on ⁠Instagram⁠ [https://www.instagram.com/johnschofieldtrust], ⁠LinkedIn⁠ [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18804761/admin/dashboard/], and ⁠X⁠ [https://x.com/jschofieldtrust].

Minisode: Top tips for networking

In this mini episode, recorded at our regional masterclass in Cornwall, we asked attendees for their top networking tips. Whether you love it or hate it, it's a core part of our industry - hopefully these tips make it a bit easier! The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our mission of #NewsroomsForAll, head to our website [https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/] or follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnschofieldtrust], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/18804761/admin/dashboard/], and X [https://x.com/jschofieldtrust].

Sophia Hall: Responsible Storytelling

Care-experienced journalist and correspondent, Sophia Alexandra Hall, joins us to discuss responsible storytelling. Tune in for some tips on delivering changemaking reporting, navigating newsroom challenges, and better representing the communities we serve.  The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our vision of #NewsroomsForAll, head to our website [https://johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/]or follow us on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/johnschofieldtrust], LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/company/john-schofield-trust/], and X [https://x.com/jschofieldtrust]. Check out Sophia's TEDx Talk here [https://youtu.be/fJy__NhRqJA?si=R5JG3QsQ-2Q30vh0].