Media Rookies

Rachael O'Neill and Olivia Wilson
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Media Rookies

Presenter Rachael O’Neill and journalist Olivia Wilson met while working in the radio department of BBC Scotland. They're both in their early 20’s and have found navigating their way through the media industry challenging. With limited information out there, they want to help people progress in their media career or help them get their foot in the door. From investigating crime to creating pop culture content, this podcast covers every aspect of the media, and will provide useful tips and advice along the way.

Episodes

  1. 25/03/2021

    Dealing with Rejection and Presenting Music with Phoebe I.H.

    Olivia and Rachael spoke to presenter Phoebe I.H. from BBC Introducing in Scotland. Tune in to find out how she dealt with rejection, her path into presenting, and whether you need an agent to succeed.

    37 min

  2. 18/03/2021

    Producing and Podcasting with Ally McCrae

    Former BBC Radio 1 presenter turned producer Ally McCrae joins Rachael and Olivia on the podcast this week. Find out how Ally became a Radio 1 DJ, how he got into producing, and his best tips for creating a successful podcast.

    35 min

  3. 11/03/2021

    Becoming Capital's Drive Time Host with Katy J

    Olivia and Rachael speak to Katy J about becoming the host of Capital's drive time show, managing imposter syndrome, and interviewing Scotland's First Minister.

    33 min

  4. 04/03/2021

    Creating Content, Social Media and Dressing Up Like Hagrid with Cat Warner

    You may recognise her from your Snapchat homepage... PopBuzz presenter Cat Warner joins Rachael and Olivia to chat about juggling two jobs, creating content for Capital Xtra and why she hates the word 'networking'.

    33 min

  5. 25/02/2021

    Investigating Crime, Side Hustles and Pizza Hut with Livvy Haydock

    Olivia and Rachael chat to Livvy about her journey into crime, the highs and lows of being a freelancer, and the challenge of balancing side hustles. We also hear some of Livvy's incredible stories from her crime investigations.

    38 min

  6. 18/02/2021

    Getting into Radio and Making a Demo with Calum Macdonald

    Rachael and Olivia chatted to Times Radio presenter Calum Macdonald about his move from behind the scenes to behind the mic. Calum also shares his best presenting tips and his advice on how to approach radio stations.

    44 min

  7. 11/02/2021

    Children's News and Battling Nerves with Newsround's Shanequa Paris

    Olivia and Rachael spoke to Newsround presenter Shanequa Paris about creating news for children, starting a job during a pandemic, and battling nerves.

    35 min

  8. 04/02/2021

    Networking and Self-Promotion with Stefanie Sword-Williams

    Rachael and Olivia speak to Stefanie Sword-Wlliams, author and founder of “F*ck Being Humble”. Tune in to hear about Stefanie’s road to success; and her advice on networking and battling imposter syndrome.

    35 min

  9. 28/01/2021

    Job Interviews and Broadcast Journalism with ITV’s Kit Bradshaw

    Olivia and Rachael sat down with ITV reporter Kit Bradshaw about his career in broadcast journalism and his nuggets of wisdom on getting your first job. Find out how Kit got into the field and hear about some of his on-air mishaps!

    34 min

  10. 21/01/2021

    How To Pitch and Going Under Cover with Ellie Flynn

    Rachael and Olivia are joined by BBC 3 presenter and investigative journalist Ellie Flynn. Find out how Ellie got into the industry, her journey so far, and her best kept secrets for pitching an idea.

    27 min

  11. SEASON 1 TRAILER

    Welcome to the Media Rookies Podcast

    Get to know your hosts Olivia and Rachael, as we chat about our own experience in the media industry and the reason behind this podcast.

    13 min

Trailer

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About

Presenter Rachael O’Neill and journalist Olivia Wilson met while working in the radio department of BBC Scotland. They're both in their early 20’s and have found navigating their way through the media industry challenging. With limited information out there, they want to help people progress in their media career or help them get their foot in the door. From investigating crime to creating pop culture content, this podcast covers every aspect of the media, and will provide useful tips and advice along the way.

Information

  • Creator
    Rachael O'Neill and Olivia Wilson
  • Years Active
    2K
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Rachael O'Neill and Olivia Wilson
  • Show Website
    Media Rookies

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