Alison first worked as a reporter for the Harlow Star weekly newspaper before going to Leeds University where she was editor of Leeds Student. She was then a trainee at the Evening Argus in Brighton before joining Connors News Agency and Woman magazine. She came to Trinity Mirror (now Reach) in 1998 as a feature [...]
Mark your calendars as WIJ's Autumn Programme is revealed! WiJ events are supported by Women in the News: What more can be done? When: October 28th Where: Bloomberg Europeans Headquarters Time: Doors open at 17:30, panel discussion starts at 18:15 followed by drinks and networking until 20:30 Breaking the Class Ceiling: Has journalism become [...]
In 2019, there are far fewer women than men being quoted and featured in the news media. It is crucial for newsrooms to give their audiences a more representative view of society and draw upon diverse voices to tell stories. Join Women in Journalism and Bloomberg for an evening discussion looking at how newsrooms are taking [...]
When: Saturday, November 9 Time: 10.30 - 16.00 Tickets : £65 ( includes refreshments and lunch) NB: limited places Where: Kindly hosted by Lansons, 24A St John St, Barbican, London EC1M 4AY Sold out - waiting list HERE On this new, practical workshop, along with 11 other journalists, you will learn: - how to find [...]
When: 14th November 2019 Time: 10am-4pm (Followed by Drinks Reception) Where: Prospero House – 241 Borough High ST, London SE1 1GA Book: www.trustinjournalism.co.uk WIJ Members get a 30% discount, use the code: WOMENINJOURNALISM when booking ! After its great success in 2018, the Trust in Journalism Conference is returning at Prospero House. The theme for [...]
When: November 19th Where: Level 39, Reach, One Canada Sq, E 14 5AP Time : Doors open at 6:30pm, Aiming for a 7pm start Tickets : £10 WiJ members : £15 Non Member Students £5. Limited free places for current students at University of Westminster, City and London College of Communications (plus booking fee) Book [...]
Jingle all the way down to News UK for WIJ'S Annual Christmas Party! When: December 9th Time: 7pm to 9pm Where: News Uk Members : £15 Non members :£25.00 Students ( who are members ) £10.00 Book HERE ** plus Event brite booking fee
When : Tuesday, December 3, 2019 Where: CISION, 5 Churchill Place, London E14 5HU Verifying the content we find online is not only a job for the digital or online desk: agents of disinformation specifically target journalists to spread rumours and lies. Working together we can improve the quality of information available online in the run [...]
St. Brides Carols Everyone is welcome to gather at St. Brides Church for an evening of carols and Christmas treats all in aid of the Journalists' Charity When:December 16th Where: St.Brides Church Time: Doors Open at 6
We’re teaming up with Bobbi Brown and John Lewis & Partners Oxford St for a fun and unique networking event; How to look Professional and Polished in 15 minutes! A make-up Masterclass featuring a Bobbi Brown Pro Artist. Prosecco, refreshments, personalised foundation matching + samples, goodie bags at John Lewis & Partners Thursday 26 September [...]
