On the show today is Rhodri Williams, Chair of S4C (the Welsh language television channel).  We discuss the importance of media in maintaining a continuous culture in Wales and the digital strategy of the organisation.  

On the show today is Will Gore: journalist, former Executive Editor of the Independent and head of Partnerships & Projects at the National Council for the Training of Journalists. Will tells us all about his career in the industry and shares with us some key information on how to get into journalism. He also talks more about the pros and cons of professional qualifications in journalism.

Hosts: George Phillips; Cara Cox (introduction)

Production: Cara Cox

Special thanks to: Will Gore; Hal Kelly (music production)

Journalists across the globe are constantly having to navigate pressures and restrictions on their writing. In many cases this often results in a damaging infringement on freedom of speech. This is especially pertinent in light of the current global pandemic and the need for information to be accurately and freely shared.

On the show today is Rebecca Vincent: journalist, human rights activist, and Director of International Campaigns as well as the London bureau of reporters for Reporters Without Borders (Reporters sans frontières). Rebecca will be sharing some insights into the challenges facing reporters, with a special focus on the results of this year’s World Press Freedom Index.

Take a look at the report in more detail: https://rsf.org/en/ranking

Hosts: George Phillips; Cara Cox (introduction)

Production: Cara Cox

Special thanks to: Rebecca Vincent and Reporters Without Borders; Hal Kelly (music production)

It’s no secret that news media organisations are in danger. Falling advertising revenues and an accelerated shift to digital platforms are rapidly reshaping the work of journalists across the globe. Today on Insiders we ask - how should organisations be tackling these problems in 2020 and beyond?

Joining us is Eduardo Suárez, an award-winning journalist and Head of Communications at the Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism. Last year Eduardo published a report comparing case studies of news media organisations in the UK and his native Spain, in doing so highlighting the varying approaches to reader revenue models. We’ll be focusing on this report, touching on subscription best practices, the changing digital news landscape, and how COVID-19 will affect an already fragile industry.

Check out the report: https://reutersinstitute.politics.ox.ac.uk/risj-review/how-build-good-reader-revenue-model-lessons-spain-and-uk

Hosts: George Phillips and Sophie Littlewood

Production: George Phillips

Special thanks to: Eduardo Suárez and the Reuters Institute staff; Hal Kelly (music production)

In this episode, George Phillips is joined by the Media Society's Marketing Director, Emmaleigh Eaves, for an interview with fashion journalist and author,  Lisa Armstrong. Lisa's career has seen her working for industry giants including Elle, Vogue and The Times, and she is currently Head of Fashion for The Daily Telegraph. She'll be talking us through her entrance into the world of fashion journalism, from university grad to winning Fashion Journalist of the Year. We cover how she found her writing style, and the future of fashion post COVID-19, as well as some of the most memorable and humorous moments of her successful career, from sleeping through a Versace show to interviewing Alexander McQueen. 

Hosts: George Phillips and Emmaleigh Eaves

Production: George Phillips

Special thanks to: Lisa Armstrong; Hal Kelly (music production)

In this episode George Phillips talks to strategic communications expert, Oliver Aust. Oliver has more than 20 years experience in the industry, advising CEOs and executives at some of the world’s biggest companies, including easyJet, Airbus and FedEx. He has since set up a boutique consultancy, Eo Ipso, and hosts the leading podcast on CEO communications. 

George and Oliver discuss the importance of social media for CEOs in the 21st century, crisis communications in light of the global pandemic, and how students looking to pursue a career in strategic communications can stand out from the crowd. This is a must listen for anyone interested in the communications sector. 

Host: George Phillips

Production: George Phillips

Special thanks to: Oliver Aust; Hal Kelly (music production)

For the first episode of Insiders, the official Oxford University Media Society podcast, George Phillips talks to broadcast journalist Reeta Chakrabarti about her 30 year stint at the BBC. We look at her career trajectory, diversity in the newsroom, and how the media industry is adapting in response to COVID-19. 

Host: George Phillips

Production: George Phillips

Special thanks to: Reeta Chakrabarti; Hal Kelly (music production)

Welcome to Insiders, the brand new podcast series brought to you by the Oxford University Media Society. 

Oxford University Media Society links Oxford with the global media industry. We host CEOs, editors, journalists and broadcasters and are a dynamic forum for discussion about the media industry in the 21st century. 

Find out more at www.oxfordunimediasoc.com.