Let's talk about Broadcast Producing

This week on New Voices: Sam Tabahriti! We spoke to Sam about his writing on social issues and translation, his experience working at MyLondon and Dazed, and what it's like filming a documentary during a pandemic. Find Sam on Twitter: @samtabahriti Find Sam's documentary here Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram: @ViewsOurOwn Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

TW: This episode discusses instances of Transphobia, Homophobia and trolling.  We spoke with activist and YouTuber Katy Montgomerie all about the coverage of trans people in the UK Media and discussed what harmful narratives there are, how to drive change and amplify trans voices. Find Katy on Twitter and YouTube  Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

Social media is a quintessential tool for modern journalists. But how can you make it work for you? We sat down with Danielle Olavario, social media manager for Euronews, to talk about how to get your work seen through social media, the importance of marketing yourself, and what it feels like to accidentally go viral. Find Danielle on Twitter Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

This week on New Voices: Francesca Hughes! We chatted all about why her work writing about disability is so important, her experiences as the BBC Young Reporter of the year 2019 and Francesca's quick-fire questions answers made Sophie's day! Find Francesca on Twitter @franariella You can find Francesca's Vice article here Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram: @ViewsOurOwn Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

Everyone loves listening to music, but what's it like to write about? We spoke to Geo Blackman, founder and editor-in-chief of Happy People Music, all about music journalism. Join us as we discuss writing music reviews, building good relationships with artists and bands, and the hectic cycle of music news.  Follow Geo on Twitter: @geoblckman Follow Happy People Music on Twitter and Instagram Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

We spoke to Lucy Dyer, editorial development manager at News Associates, all about the NCTJ - how it works, what it covers and why it's a great qualification for young journalists to gain! In the coming weeks, we'll also be talking about other journalism qualifications and ways into the industry, so keep an eye out for those episodes!  Find Lucy, News Associates and The School of Journalism on Twitter Find details about the NCTJ and News Associates online Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

In this instalment of New Voices, we speak to Alex Moreland. We spoke all about writing about TV shows, his interview with Christopher Eccleston, and once and for all settle the argument: binging or weekly watching!!! Find Alex on Twitter You can find Alex's article here Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram: @ViewsOurOwn Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

This week, we spoke to Rachel Charlton-Dailey, freelance writer and disability activist, all about disability within the media. Join us as we pick apart the way language frames how the stories of disabled people are told, what can be done to amplify their voices, and why we should do away with inspirational stories about disability. Find Rachel on Twitter and Instagram  Find The Unwritten on Twitter  Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

This week on New Voices: Adam England! We spoke all about music journalism, writing for Dazed and find out what Adam's first career goal was...  Follow Adam on Twitter  You can find Adam's article here Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram: @ViewsOurOwn Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42

Behind the camera and beyond the script, the role of the producer is more than you'd think. This week, we spoke to Bafta-winning Sky News producer Nick Stylianou, who told us all about the role of a broadcast producer, what it's like covering events such as the Hong Kong protests or terror attacks in Europe, and gave us great advice on handling the pressures and stresses that come with working in a fast-paced environment. Find Nick on Twitter Follow Sky News  Follow Views Our Own on Twitter and Instagram: @ViewsOurOwn Follow your hosts on Twitter: @skiderlin and @alex_mischa42