Northern Natter

Welcome to Northern Natter, a podcast proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist.

In part two of this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter to publishing director at 'Harper North' Genevieve Pegg, author Lauren Aitchison and creative producer and writer Bridget Hamilton about writing and how to get into publishing in the North. Genevieve, Lauren and Bridget share their top tips and tricks for young journalists.

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

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Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott

Welcome to Northern Natter, a podcast proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist.

In this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter to publishing director at 'Harper North' Genevieve Pegg, author Lauren Aitchison and creative producer and writer Bridget Hamilton about writing and how to get into publishing in the North. Genevieve, Lauren and Bridget share their top tips and tricks for young journalists.

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter

instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast

Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott

We’re back!! Welcome to Northern Natter, a podcast proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist.

In this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter to Edinburgh Live journalist Sian Traynor, Manchester Mill journalist Dani Cole and BBC Radio Newcastle presenter Alfie Joey about how important regional news is and why staying authentic and true to your audience serves its purpose. Sian, Dani and Alfie share their top tips and tricks for young journalists.

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter

instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast

Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott

Well, well, well, that’s the end of Season 2! This is our last episode in the season, we look back on the season and have a natter, with a special guest appearance from Katie W’s cat, Shelby. This season has really been wonderful to produce and we chatted to so many brilliant guests, so thank you so much to everyone involved and to everyone who has listened and shared.

This week your hosts Katie B and Katie W natter to The Scotsman News Editor Iain Pope and former Spark FM Programming Manager turned freelance radio presenter and media assistant Nathan Ely about work experience.

From discussing news and what characteristics employers look for in prospective work experience candidates with Iain, to gaining confidence on the airwaves and building a radio demo, with Nathan; the two Katie's get all the tips and advice you need to gain work experience as an aspiring journalist.

Give our guests a follow on Twitter; @iainpope73 and @nathanjosephely

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

This week the two Katies natter to STV Assistant Producer Roxy McCrae, freelance journalist and author Tasnim Nazeer and researcher Tom Robertson all about how to break into broadcast journalism outside of London and they give their best networking advice. 

This week your hosts Katie B and Katie W nattered to employment lawyer and radio presenter Rupa Mooker, domestic abuse specialist and freelance writer Evie Muir and BBC journalist Ellis Palmer about diversity and inclusion in the media industry.

From discussing how the industry can be more accessible, to the sheer exhaustion that comes with being ‘pigeonholed’, Rupa, Evie and Ellis share their thoughts and tips for fellow journalists.

Give our guests a follow on twitter and instagram: @xeviemuir, @ellispalmer94, radiorupa (instagram)

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

CW: mention of murder

In this week's episode, Northern Natter has teamed up with Lily and Emma from Freelancing For Journalists to give us all the tips and tricks to getting your finances sorted when starting the freelance journey. We natter how to get organised, what we need to do first and if we can 'make it' up north. 

We are back for Season 2!

It feels good to back and we are kicking things off with a natter about the thing we love most; Podcasting.

In this episode we natter to podcasting guru’s BBC’s Georgia Coan, Podcart’s Halina Rifai and iPhone filmmaker Jon Gill all about the impact podcasting is having on journalism.

Welcome to our 7th episode and second special of Northern Natter proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist. In this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter about their experiences during their studies, their passions and interests and why they love the industry they’re in right now.

From degree choices to career bloopers, Katie B and Katie W share their experiences and discuss their tips and tricks for the listeners of Northern Natter.

Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.

Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/ Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/

Edited by Katie Baggott

Co-edited by Katie Williams

Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads / Blind Date theme tune - London Music Works, 100 Greatest TV Themes Vol. 3

Is shorthand worth it? And more tips for students and graduates.

Welcome to our very first episode of Northern Natter, a podcast proving that you don't need to move to London to be a journalist. In this episode, your hosts, Katie Baggott and Katie Williams, natter to Aberdeen based journalist, Kaitlin Easton. We find out how she grabbed a job just months after graduating, is there enough to do in local news, what skills do we really need and the best advice for student journalists wanting to get into the industry.

In times of Covid, Northern Natter is recorded via Zoom from Scotland and Northern England.