This week I chat to Gary Taphouse, a football commentator with Sky Sports and other platforms. He talks about the best way to break into the industry and build those contacts. When to and when not to work for 'free', why getting the small things right matters and how the industry has changed in the last 20 years.

If you want some specific advice, then one to one sessions are available. Find out more here.

Also on the website are 6 pages of media jobs to browse. There is also a WhatsApp channel for job alerts as I find the listings.

If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.

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This week I answer questions from Eliska Janska and Antonia Johlen, who are studying journalism at the University of Westminster. Their questions focus on the challenges of making contacts and how networking is hard. How do you introduce yourself at industry events and what do you say? Why is networking so important? If that is something you struggle with, then listen for advice on how to manage those situations and maximise the conversations you have.

One to one advice is available via my mentoring sessions that are confidential and offer practical tips and guidance on advancing your media career. Find out more here.

Also on the website are 6 pages of media jobs to browse. There is also a WhatsApp channel for job alerts as I find the listings.

If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.

For all the latest job listings head here.

To get alerts on media jobs as they drop follow the MM WhatsApp channel here.

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On this episode my guest is Matt Deegan, an expert on radio, podcast and audio and at the forefront of the industry. Matt is Founder and Creative Director of the new media and radio consultancy firm, Folder Media. Outside of Folder, Matt also co-created Podcast Awards Ltd, which runs the British Podcast Awards (and others). He also writes a weekly audio newsletter and presents The Media Club Podcast.

Here, we chat about whether a podcast needs to be video, how AI is going to impact audio and how you break into the industry.

If you are looking to get into media and need help on the journey, then advice and guidance is available here: https://www.themediamentor.info/services

There you will find sessions that you can book to help you create or revamp your CV, write cover letters more effectively or prepare for interviews. You can also book voice coaching, news writing and broader career assessment sessions.

The website also has 6 pages of media jobs to browse and there's a WhatsApp channel where the jobs are shared as I find them.

If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.

For all the latest job listings head here.

To get alerts on media jobs as they drop follow the MM WhatsApp channel here.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.