Journos in Lockdown

In this special one off episode Ev H talks to Alex Payne, Sky Sports Rugby Presenter and host on the House of Rugby podcast. The discussion includes poor wifi, forging media career pathways and falling off stages.

In this episode, Niamh Doyle catches up with PressPad’s co-founder and Training Manager at First Draft News, Laura Garcia. Laura talks to us about her journey through lockdown, how her roles have changed and how she is continuing to help students prepare for life after graduation, and most importantly, life after lockdown. Laura also shares how she thinks news has ultimately developed due to Coronavirus, and discusses how these changes should be embraced.

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In this episode, Ben Palit sits down with Channel 4 News' Home Affairs correspondent, Andy Davies. They talk about the pitfalls of conducting interviews over Zoom, whether a precedent has been set for reporting on devolved issues and Channel 4's investigation into Cambridge Analytica.

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In this episode, Mike Staines catches up with Radio Wales and BBC Music Icon Bethan Elfyn. They chat about the challenges music is facing during the Covid-19 lockdown and discuss potential solutions, from performances on rooftops to live concerts on Minecraft (Introduction featuring News Intro Music Jingle Copyright Free Music by Ruesche-Sounds)

In this  episode, Gareth catches up with Wales Online's Will Hayward. Will talks us through a whirlwind couple of years in which he has been named Welsh Journalist of the Year and been promoted to acting Political Editor just days before the Coronavirus lockdown.  Will also shares his good and bad advice, and tells us what he thinks are the key issues and challenges facing Wales in the next few years. 

In this episode, Anthony Coote chats via Zoom to Mark Hutchings Senior Journalist at BBC Radio 5 Live/BBC Radio Wales. Mark talks about how the industry has changed since the 80's, talks about his experience of political reporting both in Westminster and the Welsh Parliament. He also gives insight into Coronavrius court reporting and gives some great advice to aspiring journalists.

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In this episode, Gareth speaks to Israeli journalist Simon Spungin, an editor and podcast presenter at Haaretz. Simon speaks candidly about the challenges facing journalists in Israel, the issues facing Israeli politics, how Coronavirus has impacted Israeli and Palestinian relations, and antisemitism. 

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In this episode, Evan Hall speaks to BBC Wales' Political Correspondent and Presenter James Williams about covering the daily press conferences, challenges Covid-19 has put on Journalists and shares his experience of  interviewing the new Leader of  The Opposition, Sir Kier Starmer.

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For this episode, Hannah talks to the BBC’s Medical Correspondent Fergus Walsh. Fergus shares his experience of reporting on a pandemic, how he reports on medical issues and offers his advice to those wanting to join the industry.

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In this episode, Evan Hall speaks to Andrea Byrne, ITV Wales' newscaster and journalist. In the discussion Andrea spoke about how coronavirus is changing newsroom dynamics, gave some great advice to aspiring journalists as well as a lesson in apron etiquette. 

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In this episode, Chris Lomas chats to BBC Sport host and broadcaster Gavin Ramjaun. Gavin shares his thoughts on how coronavirus has changed sports journalism and the industry, whether sport must adapt to 'the new normal,' and how the next generation of journalists can find their way into an increasingly competitive industry.

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In this episode, Ffion Clarke chats virtually to Meirion Jones, the Investigations Editor at the Bureau of Investigative journalism.

He spoke about the importance of investigations to hold the government to account during lockdown and even his love of bad rom coms!

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In this Hong Kong Special episode, Evan John speaks to visual journalist Laurel Chor over the phone. They discuss the challenges of working freelance, how COVID-19 is changing her perspective on work, and a national security law which threatens the future of Hong Kong.

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In this episode Evan Hall speaks to BBC Radio 1 Newsbeat presenter and broadcaster Steffan Powell about sharing a living room radio studio, advice for up and coming journalists and political blogs and much more. 

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In this episode, Anthony Coote chats via Zoom to Amani Ibrahimi Presenter/Producer for ITV's The Rundown. Amani talks about how her job has changed during lockdown, offers insight into producing news content for social media and gives advice to young journalists wanting to find their first job in the industry.

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In this episode, Hannah Woodward has a conversation over zoom with BBC Wales’ Political Editor Felicity Evans. Felicity shares her experience of broadcasting in lockdown, reflects on how Coronavirus has impacted the understanding of devolution, and offers her advice to aspiring journalists. 

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In this episode, Ben Palit sits down to a Zoom call with BBC Newsnight's Health Correspondent, Deborah Cohen to talk about the challenges of covering coronavirus. They discuss the difficulty of reporting accurately when studies haven't been peer reviewed, what we can learn from history and what health repercussions may be on the other side of this crisis.

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In this episode: Evan Hall virtually sat down with ITV's Political Correspondent Paul Brand to discuss all things lockdown, the challenges facing journalism and some memorable moments in broadcasting. 

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In this episode, Megan Cope chats virtually to Sky News and Talk Sport’s Laura Woods about what it’s like to broadcast during a pandemic. How difficult is it to think of things to broadcast when no sport is on? How do female sports journalists deal with trolling online? What can an aspiring journalist do with their spare time during lockdown to get ahead in their career? Laura shares her expertise.

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In this episode, Ffion Clarke chats virtually to the BBC’s Jane Garvey about how the lockdown has impacted her work.

What's radio's role in lockdown? What's Broadcasting House like right now? How can young journalists prepare for jobs in the future? Jane shares her expertise.

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In our first episode, Beth Cruse chats virtually to the BBC’s Chris Mason about how he's doing his job in lockdown.

How is the BBC adapting to the ‘new normal’? How has coronavirus changed politics? How can student journalists cover news at this time? Chris shares his expertise. 

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Journos in Lockdown is brought to you by Cardiff University MA Broadcast Journalism students. Over the next few weeks, we'll be releasing interviews with journalists from across the UK about how coronavirus has impacted the industry. The first episode, with BBC Political Correspondent Chris Mason, will be released tomorrow.

Jane Garvey, Chris Mason, Paul Brand, and Laura Woods are featured in the trailer.

More information can be found on our Twitter, @LockdownJournos.

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