Jaldeep Katwala, director of the Sir Lenny Henry Centre at Birmingham City University. News Who gets to shape the national conversation? Shining a light on BBC Radio 4’s diversity gap Seventy years on air and not a single black British main presenter has hosted the BBC's agenda-setting radio shows, The Today Programme or Any Questions? By Jaldeep Katwala • 6 min read
Psychotherapist and Sky Sports senior producer James Scurry News Could the news industry pool mental health support like it does with its camera crews? Psychotherapist and Sky News freelance producer James Scurry invites you to be part of an industry-wide intervention to break the cycle of trauma in the news By James Scurry • 5 min read
Quick reads Guardian to create 55 new jobs in global push for digital and visual journalism The Guardian is investing in dozens of new roles across the UK, US, and Australia to expand its video, audio, and data journalism, as part of a major drive to reach new audiences and secure its digital future By Marcela Kunova • 1 min read
job_listing Staff Writer The Post is looking for a Staff Writer to join our team in Liverpool. * Employer: Mill Media * Salary: Competitive * Location: Liverpool, Liverpool City Region, England, United Kingdom * Closing date: 10 July 2026 We’re looking for a fantastic writer who can capture what’s going on in the city and its wider region, and who can deliver really solid reporting that sets the agenda. Since launching as part of Mill Media, The Post has established itself as one of the most successful local medi By Marcela Kunova • 3 min read
Quick reads The Economist Play, a low-price subscription for audio, video, games and newsletters The Economist's new subscription tier pilots in Canada, Denmark, Norway, and Sweden, in a bid to attract 'globally-minded audiences' and adapt to changing news habits By Jacob Granger • 1 min read
Publix coworking space for freelancers. Credit: Paul Probst News Freelance collectives: How Sweden and Germany are reinventing the newsroom for independent journalists Across Europe, journalist-led organisations like Stockholm's Blue Office and Berlin's Publix are reviving the sense of community, collaboration, and support once found in traditional newsrooms — offering a contrast to the more solitary and digital freelance experience common in the UK By John Crowley • 5 min read
Rhys Griffiths, founder of the Folkestone Dispatch. Credit: Andy Jones News 'Local media is stuck in a rut of negativity about its hometown' After being made redundant from his job at Kent Online, Rhys Griffiths launched a Substack local newsletter to appeal to ex-Londoners settling down on the Kentish coast By Jacob Granger • 3 min read
News Advertorial: How many tabs does it take to publish an article? WP Engine’s new Newsroom platform wants to close them all and give journalists back the time to do what they do best By Marcela Kunova • 4 min read
job_listing News Reporter The Southern Daily Echo is seeking a news reporter to join our busy team in Southampton, covering the city and surrounding areas, including Eastleigh and the New Forest. * Employer: Newsquest Media Group * Salary: Depends on experience * Location: Southampton, England, United Kingdom * Employment type: Full-time * Closing date: 15 July 2026 The Southern Daily Echo is seeking a news reporter to join our busy team in Southampton, covering the city and surrounding areas, including Eastleigh By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
job_listing Digital News Editor The Western Telegraph, the trusted voice of Pembrokeshire, is looking for a driven Digital Editor to lead our online coverage and grow our audiences across west Wales. * Employer: Newsquest Media Group * Salary: Depends on experience * Location: Haverfordwest, Pembrokeshire, Wales, United Kingdom * Employment type: Full-time * Closing date: 17 July 2026 The Western Telegraph, the trusted voice of Pembrokeshire, is looking for a driven Digital Editor to lead our online coverage and grow ou By Marcela Kunova • 2 min read
