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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 and the North of England as they share their tips, tricks and stories about how to make it in this challenging yet rewarding industry.

26/04/2022

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.

21 min
24/10/2021

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.

23 min
11/09/2021

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.

33 min
09/07/2021

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.

9 min
29/04/2021

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

17 min
19/04/2021

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

30 min
26/03/2021

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

29 min
20/03/2021

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

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Northern Natter
Years Active

2020 - 2022
Episodes

20
Rating

Clean
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Northern Natter

Northern Natter

S3 EP2 PART 2 Publishing in the North

S3 EP2 PART 1 Publishing in the North

S3 EP1 The importance of local journalism

Snack of Natter: E1. What is a news wire?

S2 EP8 Season 2 Round-Up

S2 EP7 Social media and mental health

S2 EP5 How to start your own publication

S2 EP4 How to break into TV and network outside of London

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Northern Natter

Episodes

S3 EP2 PART 2 Publishing in the North

S3 EP2 PART 1 Publishing in the North

S3 EP1 The importance of local journalism

Snack of Natter: E1. What is a news wire?

S2 EP8 Season 2 Round-Up

S2 EP7 Social media and mental health

S2 EP5 How to start your own publication

S2 EP4 How to break into TV and network outside of London

About

Information