On this episode we tackle the thorny issue of media recruitment and how ‘who you know’ is still so important. Is it a good or a bad thing? And how do you counter that if you are looking to break into the industry?

I chat to Colin Kelly, who runs PR training and consultancy company Comsteria. Colin's career in journalism began as a freelancer before staff roles at Scot FM, Real Radio, and Radio Clyde. He worked as a gadget and technology presenter with STV and as a presenter wth BBC Radio Scotland.

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episodes 1 and 4, to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse and there's a WhatsApp channel: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Vb1iknl8fewtgb5bPU0X

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 I chat to Leonie Zeumer, a German-born TV journalist and presenter now based in China. When Leonie first came to me in 2019 she had no CV and had just completed her NCTJ. She needed to start the process from scratch and make the move from a different sector into media, having re-trained in her late 20s. All of this whilst also being a non-native speaker in London. Here she shares some of the key lessons from those early sessions we had and what she has continued to learn since, as she's moved from London to Austria and now Beijing

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episode 1 and to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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 I answer your questions about media jobs and media careers. With fewer vacancies being advertised right now - making sure you have a strong CV and good applications is critical. I talk about some of the key things you need to get right to do that.

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episode 1 and to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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 we look at how AI is impacting the recruitment sector. Joe Watkins is the founder of AI Recruit, a startup he built to fix what he says is a broken system. With recruiters drowning in CVs and candidates unsure how to target each job, what role does AI play in that? Is it for good or bad? Joe gives us some tips on tackling autoamted systems and outlines what the future might hold for this sector.

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episode 1 and to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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 I talk to Ethan James, who first emailed me in November 2020 asking for a series of mentoring sessions. It was the height of Covid and a challenging time for Ethan and many of us. 5 years later and he is now doing very well in his career, working on Stephen Tries' podcast. But it's not been easy. We talk about how and why he did some media work for free after graduating and how it was critical to helping him advance. And how the difficult decisions have kept coming. As you’ll also hear, he’s a terrific character and full of great energy and has loads of good advice for you.

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episode 1 and to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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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In this episode I discuss media careers and what that really means. I talk about the importance of practical advice in career development and speak to Dr. Eric Fraser, a psychologist specializing in leadership coaching and soft skills. Eric emphasizes the normalcy of feeling stuck in a career and the importance of learning to overcome it. He highlights the significance of confidence and assertiveness, a word I think is very important for media candidates. We also discuss the evolving nature of careers and how the traditional staircase type progression does not exist in many sectors now and that advice and guidance when you are young can be confusing.

To find out more about The Media Mentor, listen to episode 1 and to see how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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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In this episode I talk to Elise McGinley who first got in touch with me in the autumn of 2024, struggling to land a full time role in journalism. Within six months she was working in her dream role. What was needed was some advice and guidance on how to maximise her experience and bridge the gap from graduate to employee. Hear how my advice re-shaped her CV and her mindset and enabled her to get the job she wanted.

To find out more about how I could help your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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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Meet David Spencer, a seasoned media professional with over 20 years of experience helping individuals navigate their media careers. In this inaugural episode, David introduces himself and the purpose behind The Media Mentor and this podcast. He also chats with Teo, a client aspiring to break into the media industry, discussing the challenges of job applications and career progression. Find out what length of CV is best and why you shouldn't be too hard on yourself if you find job hunting and applications daunting and confusing.

Key Highlights:

• Understanding the role of a media mentor
• Insights into crafting effective media CVs
• Addressing common hurdles in media job applications

Whether you're a recent graduate or looking to pivot within the media landscape, this episode offers valuable guidance to kickstart your journey.

To find out more about how I could your career head to https://www.themediamentor.info/services

On the webite you will also find 6 pages of media jobs to browse.

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.