Northern Natter

By Northern Natter

A podcast for new and aspiring journalists, proving you don't need to move to London to be a journalist. Katie Baggott and Katie Williams natter to media professionals and journalists from Scotland an... more

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How many episodes does Northern Natter have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.

Northern Natter episodes:

April 26, 2022 S3 EP2 PART 2 Publishing in the North
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.
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/
Genevieve Pegg: https://twitter.com/GenPegg
Lauren Aitchison: https://twitter.com/devilwrstartan
Bridget Hamilton: https://twitter.com/bridgetwriting
Edited by Katie Williams. Co-edited by Katie Baggott. Script: Katie Williams.
Music: Youtube Audio Library: Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
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21min
October 24, 2021 S3 EP2 PART 1 Publishing in the North
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
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/
Genevieve Pegg: https://twitter.com/GenPegg
Lauren Aitchison: https://twitter.com/devilwrstartan
Bridget Hamilton: https://twitter.com/bridgetwriting
Edited by Katie Williams. Co-edited by Katie Baggott. Script: Katie Williams.
Music: Youtube Audio Library: Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
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23min
September 11, 2021 S3 EP1 The importance of local journalism
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
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/
Sian Traynor: https://twitter.com/sian_traynor
Dani Cole: https://twitter.com/danithecole
Alfie Joey: https://twitter.com/alfiejoey
Edited by Katie Baggott. Co-edited by Katie Williams. Script: Katie Baggott.
Music: Youtube Audio Library: Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
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33min
July 09, 2021 Snack of Natter: E1. What is a news wire?
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
Hello and welcome to Northern Natter, a podcast for celebrating local journalism and proving you don't need to move to London to be a journalist.
This is a snack of natter, a bite-size episode giving you the information you need and in this episode host Katie Williams chats to political reporter Craig Paton and asks; what is a news wire?
Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast
Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/
Edited by Katie Williams.
Co-edited by Katie Baggott.
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
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10min
April 29, 2021 S2 EP8 Season 2 Round-Up
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.
Lasting thoughts: it's okay to take breaks and it's okay to go at your own pace. We'll be back with Season 3 later on but make sure you follow us on Twitter, Instagram and newsletter to keep up with the natter. We're still going to be celebrating local journalism and proving you don't need to move down south to be successful in the media industry.

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: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/

Edited by Katie Baggott Co-edited by Katie Williams
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
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17min
April 19, 2021 S2 EP7 Social media and mental health
Our thoughts and condolences go out to Jamie's loved ones and all that knew him. Samaritans: 116 123 Content warning: Mention of self harm and trauma. This week your hosts Katie B and Katie W natter to Jamie Shuttleworth, Head of Social for Newquest, Ruth Aiken, media relations coordinator at the University of Sunderland and Young Women’s Network Coordinator & audio producer Chantal Herbert all about social media. From discussing what sort of an impact social media has on our mental health with Chantal and Ruth to how to use social media as a journalist with Jamie, the two Katie's get all the tips and advice you need to know when managing social media as an aspiring journalist. Give our guests a follow on Twitter; @RuthRAiken, @sublime_ivy 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: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/ Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/ Edited by Katie Baggott. Co-edited by Katie Williams. Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads. You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
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30min
April 02, 2021 S2 EP6 How to get work experience in the media
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.
Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter
instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast
Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/
Edited by Katie Baggott.
Co-edited by Katie Williams.
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
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37min
March 26, 2021 S2 EP5 How to start your own publication
This week your hosts Katie B and Katie W natter to Director of The Ferrett, Ally Tibbitt and freelance journalist Rachel Charlton-Dailey, founder of The Unwritten, all about starting your own publication.
From discussing the 'FOI club', activism and monetizing your work with Ally, to building a community and safe space, with Rachel; the two Katie's get all the tips and advice you need to start your own publication.
Give our guests a follow on Twitter; @allytibbitt and @RachelCDailey
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: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/
Edited by Katie Williams.
Co-edited by Katie Baggott.
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
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29min
March 20, 2021 S2 EP4 How to break into TV and network outside of London
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.
Follow Tasnim
Follow Roxy
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: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/
Edited by Katie Baggott.
Co-edited by Katie Williams.
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
...more
37min
March 06, 2021 S2 EP3 Passing the mic in the journalism industry
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.
Follow us: twitter.com/northernnatter instagram.com/northernnatterpodcast
Katie Baggott: twitter.com/katie_baggott
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/katie-baggott-353559131/
Katie Williams: twitter.com/katie_wjourno
katiewilliamscreates.wordpress.com
www.linkedin.com/in/katie-williams26/
Edited by Katie Baggott.
Co-edited by Katie Williams.
Music: Youtube Audio Library - Rolling Heads by Unicorn Heads.
You can buy us a coffee: ko-fi.com/northernnatter
...more
42min

FAQs about Northern Natter:

How many episodes does Northern Natter have?

The podcast currently has 21 episodes available.