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Women in Journalism ‘still have to seek their fair share’ : Message from Alison Phillips
Crack open the champagne and cut the cake - because 2022 marks the 30th birthday of Women in Journalism. We were founded by the indomitable Eve Pollard [...]
Risking their lives to report the news – Zhang Zhan: By Isabeau van Halm
In February 2020, Zhang Zhan, a 36-year old lawyer turned citizen journalist, travelled to Wuhan to report on the early days of the pandemic. With much of [...]
Job alerts with partners Cision & Journo Resources
Jobs at the BBC Long Form Audio - London Senior Journalist Team Manager, News Podcasts – 1 x 6 month FTC/Attachment https://careerssearch.bbc.co.uk/jobs/job/Senior-Journalist-Team-Manager-News-Podcasts/57408 Journalism Researcher, News Podcasts – [...]
Monumental Tribute to Pioneer of Investigative Journalism: Nellie Bly
Journalist Nellie Bly made history on Roosevelt Island in New York City in 1887. On 10 December 2021 she did it again. I was there. The Girl [...]
JORDAN ANN CRAIG: YOUR WILDEST DREAMS: At The October Gallery
2 December 2021 - 29 January 2022 Your Wildest Dreams is Jordan Ann Craig’s first solo exhibition at October Gallery. Northern Cheyenne artist Jordan Ann Craig creates [...]
“Breaking the News”: Newsworks to support British Library’s headline exhibition
Opening next spring and running for four months, ‘Breaking the News’ will explore the roles of choice, interpretation, truth and trust in UK news media Going beyond [...]
Women of the Year : Alex Crawford
Presented by Genelle Aldred, WiJ Committee member, broadcaster & author and Cheryl Douglas, Global Director, CISION to the SKY team accepting the award on behalf of Alex [...]
Winner announced for the Georgina Henry Awards 2021
WINNER: Rachel Charlton-Dailey, Founder and Editor in Chief of The Unwritten . The Unwritten is a publication for disabled people by disabled people. It’s a space for [...]
Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Daria Chultsova: The Battle for Press Freedom in Belarus: By Nathalie Weatherald
On a grey afternoon in Minsk in November 2020, journalists Katsiaryna Andreyeva and Daria Chultsova were filming from an apartment. It looked down onto a courtyard, colloquially [...]
Introducing our new WIJ intern- Um-E-Aymen Babar
My name is Um-E-Aymen Babar and I have just graduated with my masters in South Asian Studies from the University of Cambridge. I am currently a freelance [...]
Shortlist announced for the Georgina Henry Awards 2021
The shortlist has been announced for the 2021 Georgina Henry award - the winner and runner up will be announced at the British Journalism Awards on December [...]
REPORT: Journalists Too: International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women
On International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women (25 November), UNESCO wants to raise awareness for the continued violence, threats and harassment that women journalists and [...]
OUTSTANDING JOURNALIST OF THE YEAR: Lucy Leeson
Winner of the Women In Local News Awards - outstanding journalist of the year - sponsored by Women in Journalism Awards judges described Lucy’s outstanding work and [...]
Lou Del Bello: Making climate action inclusive – By Lara von der Brelie
“When I go back, I’ll be going back to a toxic soup; I will actually put my anti-pollution mask on the second I leave the airport,” says [...]
Profile of Environmental Journalist Sapna Gopal: by Rebecca Astill
Sapna Gopal did not set out to become an environmental journalist. She spent the first nine years of her career writing for a range of publications, including [...]
Leona O’Neill: Breaking Journalism’s Big Secret: PTSD by Amigzaday López Beltrán
How would you feel if someone threatened to kill you or your family? It's a question most of us will never have to face, but it is [...]
Fatima Arkin: Telling the difficult story by Lauren Hurrell
For Fatima Arkin, reporting on climate change is not about headline-grabbing stories, but about untangling its complex impacts. As the eyes of the world focus on the [...]
Ugochi Anyaka Oluigbo: A Race against Time by Ruth Green
Ugochi Anyaka-Oluigbo understands the devasting impact of climate change better than most. She was born and raised in the commercial city of Aba, Abia state in Nigeria [...]
Profile of Environmental Journalist Erica Gies: By Emily Frances Algar
Environmental Journalist Erica Gies has seen the impact that rapid climate change has made on peoples’ lives. She grew up in California and now makes British Columbia [...]
Fiona Harvey, Guardian’s environment correspondent: by Connie Dimsdale.
“Women are on the frontline in terms of vulnerability to the climate crisis, and it's important that we recognise that,” said Fiona Harvey, the Guardian’s environment correspondent. [...]
Happiness is an Inside Job – Toni Mackenzie
As we approach the end of 2021, many people will be thinking about making resolutions for a positive new year ahead. Popular intentions are to lose weight, [...]
Caroline Muscat: Fighting Corruption in Malta By Flaminia Luck
Around the world every day there are journalists putting their lives at risk in order to report the truth. Often their families too face physical harm and intimidation. [...]
UPDATE: The Georgina Henry Award for Digital Innovation
Women in Journalism (WiJ) is proud to support the brightest new ideas with a £4,000 annual prize sponsored by Wiggin LLP, in memory of the Guardian’s late deputy [...]
Editor Under the Spotlight: Pitch to Eleanor Mills For A £200 Commission: By Laura Whitcombe
Being axed from the Sunday Times after 23 years felt like an out-of-body experience for Eleanor Mills but a year on she says she wouldn’t go back. [...]
Women in Journalism at Dumfries House – guest of HRH The Duchess of Cornwall
The Duchess of Cornwall used a Women In Journalism event at Dumfries House to urge the world to ‘do all we can’ to protect female journalists working [...]
Why Camilla, Duchess of Cornwall, had to step up
Far from scaling down her duties at 74, CAMILLA, DUCHESS OF CORNWALL is busier – and happier – than ever. Kate Mansey discovers how the causes close [...]
Maria Ressa: The Battle for Facts By Ella Hopkins
Around the world every day there are journalists putting their lives at risk in order to report the truth. Often their families too face physical harm and intimidation. [...]
The Time is New @ BFI, September 2021
BFI Southbank’s new season The Time Is New: Selections from Contemporary Arab Cinema showcases a wealth of new visions of the Arab world, far from the stereotypes normally depicted in the [...]
Bureau launches the People’s Newsroom to usher in new era of community journalism
Over the four years since the launch of Bureau Local, we’ve established a new wave of journalism – one that is people-powered, collaborative and community-first. We started [...]
Women in Journalism & Man Bites Dog survey
We’d like to extend a huge thank you to everyone that participated in our recent survey on gender diversity in UK journalism which was conducted in partnership with global thought [...]
UK JOURNALISTS HAVE A VITAL ROLE TO PLAY IN CLIMATE FIGHT: Two thirds of people look to news brands for information on climate emergency
The UK’s news brands are playing a vital role in informing and educating the population about the threat posed by human-caused climate change, according to research released [...]
Autumn: AGM
Our AGM will take place ahead of one of our zoom events this autumn
Fulbright Award aims to establish a framework for civic science journalism.
The Fulbright Commission, in partnership with the Rita Allen Foundation, is looking for a talented individual to blend the practice and teaching of journalism in a new [...]
TEN TOP TIPS: How to thrive in regional journalism
Thanks very much to our panel of expert local journalists from around the country. You can watch the recording above, or read our summary below of their [...]
We can’t sweep the hidden heartache of miscarriage under the carpet – Laura Collins, YEP Editor & WiJ Committee member
Starting the conversation is the toughest part but as a society we need to start tackling the taboo about early miscarriage. Today I share my personal story. [...]
Congratulations to Women in Journalism member Tara Hepburn, who secured our latest Editor Under the Spotlight commission. By Laura Whitcombe
Tara received a £240 fee for successfully pitching a first-person piece to ELLE Magazine editor-in-chief Farrah Storr for the title’s anonymous digital series Secret Lives of Women. For obvious [...]
Sign up to Off The Record – a journalism newsletter which comes out every Thursday afternoon
Off The Record is a journalism newsletter which comes out every Thursday afternoon. Each week we’ll tell you what events are coming up which might tickle your [...]
Major Survey launched by Women in Journalism
The level of online abuse, editorial, ethnic, age and gender discrimination, as well as increased domestic chores loaded on female journalists during the pandemic, are just a [...]
Women Hero Journalists – job advertisement
Women in Journalism (WIJ) is looking for a student journalist, or a young journalist starting out on her career, to write regular profiles of women “hero” journalists [...]
How to Report Safely: A Guide for Women Journalists and their Allies
We would like to inform you about a new Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) on safety of women journalists being launched on World Press Freedom Day (May [...]
Access to art for all, anywhere…
theVOV is the new way to experience culture together all on one centralised platform. Using XR technology, you can experience landmark exhibitions from museums and galleries, explore [...]
THEY ARE KILLING US: Why are journalists still dying in Mexico? by British Mexican Society
Journalist Elizabeth Mistry will explore the risks to journalists as they do their job in Mexico. May 3rd 2021 is World Press Freedom Day. To mark the [...]
WIJ member follows in the footsteps of trailblazing journalist Nellie Bly, pioneer of investigative journalism and champion globetrotter -By Rosemary J Brown
Journalist Nellie Bly circled the world in 1890 faster than anyone ever had. She travelled alone, with just a Gladstone bag, and shattered the fictional 80-day record [...]
Eleanor Mills resigns from Society of Editors board and condemns ‘structural racism’ in UK media
Women in Journalism has been a driving force for greater diversity in our industry since it was founded. Our research has highlighted the lack of women in [...]
Coronavirus and the women who reported it
By Lara von der Brelie As we pass the grim one-year mark since the start of lockdown, six leading female journalists look back on a year of [...]
Georgina Henry Award 2021 : Announcement
This year Women in Journalism and Wiggin LLP will be hosting an event online to celebrate the winner of the Georgina Henry Award 2021. After a record [...]
Message from Women in Journalism
In the wake of Oprah Winfrey's interview with Meghan & Harry earlier this week, Women In Journalism wants to reaffirm our opposition to all forms of racism [...]
WiJ Helps Launch Women In Local News Awards – entries open
Behind Local News today announces plans for the first Women In Local News Awards, as part of celebrations for International Women’s Day. […]
Editor Under the Spotlight: Pitch to Elle’s Farrah Storr For A £240 Commission: By Laura Whitcombe
The magazine industry is under threat. The digitalisation of journalism and the explosion of online content means there’s never been more competition for readers or advertisers. “That’s [...]
New Instagram diversity campaign with LCC
WiJ has teamed up with MA journalism students at LCC to create an exciting new WIJ Instagram campaign and strategy to build on the success of our recent survey [...]
New Chair: Alison Phillips, editor of The Daily Mirror, takes over as WIJ chair
Alison Phillips, the new chair of Woman in Journalism (WIJ) has vowed that the campaigning organisation, will be “a noisy advocate for trusted journalism” in an epidemic [...]
Congratulations to Women in Journalism member Maxine Boersma, who secured our latest Editor Under the Spotlight commission.
Published today, Maxine pitched the ghost-written article to the Daily Mail’s Femail Magazine editor Josephine Forster in November. The successful pitch, which has earned Maxine a [...]
TOP TIPS : How to go freelance: everything you need to know: Write up by Lara von der Brelie
Starting out as a freelancer can be daunting. How do you stay motivated, manage your finances and navigate the complex world of section editors and publications? In [...]
Memories of Katharine Whitehorn by Julia Gregory
It was always a pleasure seeing Katharine Whitehorn at journalism events, especially on dark cold winter evenings when we all thought twice about venturing out. As [...]
Bridget Rowe ( 1950 – January 12, 2021)
Bridget Rowe, former Editor of the Sunday Mirror, Sunday People and TV Times has died. After a series of brain seizures, she was admitted to hospital on Boxing [...]
Katharine Whitehorn 1928 – 8 January 2021
Women in Journalism chair Eleanor Mills pays tribute to a pioneering female journalist - and family friend I first met Katharine Whitehorn at family parties - she [...]
Message from Jane C Woods of Changing People
Last year I offered free coaching as lockdown began. Generally speaking working for free is not usually recommended as a great career move; after all, if you put [...]
WIJ money masterclass for journalists
Top tips on managing your finances, getting support and making the most of your earnings – supported by Journalists’ Charity. by Lara von der Brelie Journalism can [...]
Editor Under the Spotlight: Opportunity Returns With £750 Daily Mail Commission
By Laura Whitcombe, WiJ Committee Member & Freelance Journalist In this second instalment of Women in Journalism’s new Editor Under the Spotlight series, Josephine Forster, editor of the [...]
Rethink and renew your career with our expert panel. Write up by April Ryan
Pandemic or not, stepping in as a fresh face into journalism has always offered curveballs. After all, switching professions has always been a daunting process, and for [...]
Columnist wanted
Mslexia magazine is looking for someone to write The Knowledge, a quarterly feature about genre fiction. Each feature focuses on a single popular genre (e.g. police procedural, [...]
Editor Under the Spotlight update: Congratulations Ashlee Elizabeth-Lolo on today’s HELLO! byline
Women in Journalism member Ashlee Elizabeth-Lolo has had her first commission for the national press published today in this week’s issue of HELLO! magazine – and been [...]
We are the leading training, networking and campaigning organisation for journalists in the UK and we need an enthusiastic intern looking to kickstart a brilliant career in journalism.
Women in Journalism has more than 700 active members and 16,900 Twitter followers. We welcome women at all stages of their career, from students to leading media [...]
Exclusive: New Research By WiJ Reveals Shocking Lack Of Media Diversity Across Newspapers, Radio & Television
In the aftermath of the death of George Floyd and the Black Lives Matter protests, all parts of the media have promised to become more representative of [...]
Testing time for women to take the crown : Eleanor Mills in the British Journalism Review
The new editor of the FT has struck a blow for diversity. But are women reaching the industry’s summit only in time to see print slip away? [...]
Editor Under The Spotlight: Rosie Nixon Of HELLO! On Starting Out, Celebrity Culture, And The Importance Of Kindness
By Laura Whitcombe, WiJ Committee Member & Freelance Journalist HELLO! is the magazine that shook up the magazine market and the world of celebrity reporting when it [...]
Big audiences, little revenue by Aleks Krotoski
Podcasts are attracting new and loyal listeners, but most cost more to make than the producers will ever recoup Podcasting is the thing on everyone’s earbuds right [...]
Bureau of Investigative Journalism opportunities
Five exciting new roles coming up at the Bureau of Investigative Journalism: reporter - health inequalities; reporter - algorithms; community organiser; assistant production editor, operations assistant. Find [...]
Ingrid Wall is appointed our second WiJ special Ambassador
We are delighted to announce our second WiJ Ambassador - Ingrid Wall following Barbara Taylor Bradford's inaugural appointment last year. Ingrid Wall recently took part in a WiJ [...]
Exclusive work opportunities for WIJ members
Editor-in-chief of Hello! Rosie Nixon is a writing force of nature. Her third novel is out in November, she has a movie in pre-production and is currently [...]
‘Time and Tide: Connections and Legacies’
‘Journalism is the first draft of history’ is a maxim amongst journalists. But as Women in Journalism points out on its website, that draft of history too [...]
Rachel Beer and Nellie Bly – Their Legacies Live On
She was the first woman to edit a British national newspaper, two in fact. Yet Rachel Beer’s (1858-1927) headstone failed to note her remarkable career as editor [...]
New Marker For Grave Of First Woman To Edit A National Newspaper
A marker has been added to the grave of Rachel Beer (nee Sassoon), the first female editor of a British national newspaper, to commemorate the achievement. Rachel [...]
Message from Eleanor Mills & WiJ committee: Black Lives Matter
Women in Journalism have been campaigning for twenty eight years for more diversity in the media. We believe that to serve democracy the media needs to be [...]
How To Work From Home And Stay Sane: 10 Top Tips
Jane Woods runs Changing People, a coaching and training business dedicated to the advancement of women. She is kindly offering free coaching sessions to WIJ members - [...]
Lynn Faulds Wood obituary
Lynn Faulds Wood, the brilliant journalist, broadcaster and health campaigner was fearless and funny, warm and wise. A good friend to anyone with a grievance or in need of [...]
Women in Journalism Georgina Henry Award for innovation : sponsored by leading media lawyer WiGGIN LLP
Highly commended: Dr Frances Ryan This is work that has been instrumental in redefining disability reporting in Britain. She seeks to expose injustice and elevate the personal [...]
Coronavirus support: What every journalist needs to know. By Donna Ferguson (@DonnaLFerguson)
If you are a journalist feeling anxious about your income during the coronavirus crisis, we have some good news: there are many places you can go [...]
Advice from ‘Welldoing’ for WiJ members and family
The coronavirus pandemic has completely changed the way we are living right now, bringing with it great anxiety and fear about our uncertain future. While we cannot [...]
Seven best ways to stay in touch online
WIJ member and social media journalist Rebecca Shepherd @Rubexa rounds up the best online tools to help us stay connected During this period of self-isolation you might [...]
Her Spirit app is now FREE for EVERY women in the UK thanks to the support from Sport England Lottery funding.
Our mission to inspire women to be happier and healthier has never been more important. To help keep you motivated and feeling less socially isolated through [...]
Message from Eleanor Mills and Alison Phillips
Dear WIJ members, Hello to you all – wherever you are we hope you are keeping safe and keeping cheerful. We know that is not easy, we [...]
WIJ is here to help – support for members during the epidemic
We really know at WIJ what it's like to work from home, and how staying in touch with others is vital for our sanity. So we would [...]
Georgina Henry Award 2020 – Congratulations to our shortlisted winners. Sponsored by WIGGIN LLP
Shortlisted: Iona Bain , Megan Lucero, Dr Frances Ryan & Lizzy Dening The award was set up to honour Georgina Henry, who was a founding member of [...]
WANT TO PREVENT EXTREMISM? GET SERIOUS ABOUT MUSLIM MENTAL HEALTH AND WELLBEING
British Muslims for Secular Democracy ( BMSD) launch a landmark report titled ‘The Inner Lives of Troubled Young Muslims - Well Being in the Age of Islamicist [...]
What previous mentees and mentors say about the scheme
Mentees “I am deeply honoured to have the fantastic Eve Pollard, founder of Women in Journalism and former Fleet Street editor, as a mentor. Long after the [...]
Eleanor Mills is to step down from her role as Editorial Director, The Sunday Times, and Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine
Eleanor Mills is to step down from her role as Editorial Director, The Sunday Times, and Editor of The Sunday Times Magazine. Eleanor said: “I have been exceptionally [...]
WIJ Mentoring 2020 Launch at The Embassy of Ireland
We launched our 2020 mentoring scheme on February 6 at a reception for 200 guests, generously hosted by the Embassy of Ireland. The event kicked off with [...]
What every journalist needs to know – In Conversation with Alison Philips Write Up
Only a handful of women have edited a national newspaper in the UK, and Alison Philips, who is also WIJ deputy chair, is one of them. She [...]
WOMEN IN JOURNALISM HONOUR BARBARA TAYLOR BRADFORD OBE AND MAKE HER ITS FIRST EVER AMBASSADOR
The UK’s most senior female editors and high profile writers came together last night (26 November 2019) to honour the former Fleet Street journalist and international bestselling [...]
A workshop with award-winning freelancer Donna Ferguson – write up
Who, what, where and how much per word? The questions on almost every freelancers’ lips... Today (Sat) award-winning journalist Donna Ferguson answered them all for a group [...]
Summary: In Conversation with Cathy Newman
Women in Journalism were delighted to welcome Channel 4 News journalist, presenter and author Cathy Newman in October as the latest guest in our ‘In Conversation’ series. [...]
4 tips to nail your social media strategy
Even for the most tech savvy of us, getting the most out of social media can be a thankless task. Which networks should you use? How long [...]
Eve wins top prize at the London Press Club Ball 2019
Eve Pollard is a Fleet Street legend, one of the very first women to edit a national newspaper, she topped being editor of the Sunday Mirror by [...]
Meet the Women at Westminster
Henrik Pedersen, CEO, ABP; Eleanor Mills ,Chair WIJ; Rt . Hon Amber Rudd MP & Nusrat Ghani MP A huge thank you to everyone who attended our Women [...]
WiJ Panel discussion: What is data journalism and why it matters. Write up by Barbara Rowlands
Threadneedle Hotel in the City Panel Leila Haddou, data journalism editor for The Times and The Sunday Times @LeilaHaddou Aleksandra Wisniewska, visual projects editor at The Financial [...]
Summary: In Conversation with Laura Kuenssberg
Women in Journalism were delighted to welcome Laura Kuenssberg as the inaugural interviewee in our new ‘In Conversation with’ series that kicked off on Monday 12 November. The [...]
The Tycoon and the Escort: the business of portraying women in newspapers 2017
The Tycoon and the Escort: the business of portraying women in newspapers By Grace Holliday 19 September 2017 Report by Eleanor Mills, Katie Hind, Áine Quinn [...]
How to Break a Big Story: an inspiring panel of investigative journalists
By Elle Ayres, WiJ intern Our sold-out How to Break a Big Story event saw one of WiJ's most impressive panels to date. Carole Cadwalladr, who investigated [...]
10 tips for how to ask for more money at work
Whether on staff, a contractor or freelance, many women find negotiating pay a challenge - which it goes some way to explaining the gender pay gap. Our [...]
Message to members
Welcome to all our 600 WIJ members to our fantastic 2018-19 programme, which is bigger and better than ever. We are delighted to be launching a new [...]
WIJ Host Biggest And Best Summer Party Ever At Rosewood London
On Friday 6th July, Women in Journalism held our annual summer party in the ballroom of the Rosewood London. Credit: Eleanor Mills Not only did [...]
Summer Party At Rosewood London
The Women in Journalism Summer Party was held at the stunning Rosewood Hotel on 6th July. Women in Journalism summer party sponsors for 2018 were The Knotted [...]
Journo Resources To Change The Game With Press Award and Funding from Women In Journalism
At this year’s Press Awards, Jem Collins of Journo Resources was awarded The Georgina Henry Award for Digital Innovation. Here, she talks to our Social Media and [...]
Taking on a Career Challenge: 14 Top Tips from 5 Top Women
By Donna Ferguson Last week Women in Journalism put on our third annual event for women in financial journalism, kindly hosted by the FT. The topic of [...]
Young women and media: the promise of the female network – Kitty Hatchley
I recently worked on a six-part web series entirely produced by students. It was written by three women, directed by the same three women, produced by a [...]
Women of Colour in Journalism on International Women’s Day
by Sonya Thomas More than 50 Women of colour in journalism met on 8 March (International Women's day) to talk openly and candidly about their experiences. On our panel, joining [...]
Women in financial journalism: Taking on a new career challenge
Are you a woman working in financial journalism who would like to break into a job on the news or features desk or is wondering how [...]
Duchess of Cornwall attends WIJ Mentoring Programme
The Duchess of Cornwall Attends Launch of WIJ Mentoring Programme By Grace Holliday The Duchess of Cornwall, Camilla Parker Bowles, joined the latest mentors and mentees on [...]
Summary: Centenary Celebration of Women in Westminster
By Milly Vincent Thank you to everyone who joined us for the Centenary Celebration of Women in Westminster last night. The event celebrated this momentous year which [...]
Women in Journalism and ABP celebrate A Centenary of Women at Westminster
Women in Journalism and ABP celebrate A Centenary of Women at Westminster 17 February 2018 By Grace Holliday 2018 is no ordinary year in the woman [...]
The Women in Journalism Christmas Party 2017
The Women in Journalism Christmas Party 2017 12 December 2017 By Grace Holliday London’s News UK hosted the Women in Journalism Christmas Party on Monday 27 [...]
Women in Journalism Mentoring Scheme 2018 Now Open For Applications
Women in Journalism Mentoring Scheme 2018 Now Open For Applications By Grace Holliday 21 November 2017 How would you like your media career to be nurtured [...]
Seminar Summary: Harassment in the newsroom: what happens now?
Seminar Summary: ‘Harassment in the newsroom: what happens now?’ 21 November 2017 By Milly Vincent This seminar was a timely effort to catalyse the end of [...]
Babies, Bosses and Ikea Hotdogs: 6 Things We Learned at Women in Journalism’s ‘Starting A Family’ Seminar
Babies, Bosses and Ikea Hotdogs: 6 Things We Learned at Women in Journalism’s ‘Starting A Family’ Seminar By Grace Holliday 24th October 2017 Having children alongside [...]
Free Maternity Comeback Workshops
Free Maternity Comeback Workshops By Grace Holliday 12 October 2017 Talent Keepers programme maternity and career comeback workshops will continue in 2017 from our base in [...]
Grenfell Tower: Why aren’t more women covering big news stories? The readers, and the general public, are not getting the full story: 2017
Grenfell Tower: Why aren’t more women covering big news stories? The readers, and the general public, are not getting the full story By Katie Hind 19 [...]
Media should reflect all society, not just a typically male ruling class: 2017
Media should reflect all society, not just a typically male ruling class By Jane Martinson 18 September 2017 A hunch five years ago that the front [...]
Gender and the news industry: Why it’s important to focus on mainstream newspapers. Despite the loss of readership, they shape the discourse on contemporary issues: 2017
Gender and the news industry: Why it’s important to focus on mainstream newspapers. Despite the loss of readership, they shape the discourse on contemporary issues By [...]
Standard masculine viewpoints dominate the agenda and public understanding: 2017
Standard masculine viewpoints dominate the agenda and public understanding By Yasmin Alibhai-Brown 18 September 2017 Four years ago, a student from a reputable university asked if [...]
British society sees itself through a predominantly old, white male gaze: 2017
British society sees itself through a predominantly old, white male gaze By Eleanor Mills 15 September 2017 The lack of diversity in newspapers keeps our society [...]
The Women in Journalism Summer Party: A Quick Round-Up
The Women in Journalism Summer Party: A Quick Round-Up By Aine Quinn 7 September 2017 The Women in Journalism 2017 summer party was held on Monday [...]
Women in Journalism with Inspiring Women at NEWS UK
Women in Journalism with Inspiring Women at NEWS UK By Aine Quinn 11 July 2017 Inspiring Women, Women in Journalism and News UK hosted 30 of [...]
WIJ Host Women of Colour lunch
WIJ Host Women of Colour lunch By Anila Baig 10 May 2017 WORKING from home in Bradford I tend to feel isolated and anti-social so it [...]
WIJ Workshop – committee member Louise Court shares her experience
WIJ Workshop – committee member Louise Court shares her experience By Louise Court 3 April 2017 Louise Court joined 13 other WIJ members at an exclusive [...]
Seminar Summary: How to be an intern
Weminar Summary: How to be an intern By Aine Quinn 21 March 2017 Women in journalism joined forces with the Journalist Charity and the Journalism department [...]
An interview with Eleanor Mills, Chair of Wij
An interview with Eleanor Mills, Chair of Wij By Aine Quinn 29 January 2017 Eleanor Mills is Editorial Director at The Sunday Times, and Chair of [...]
Seminar summary: How to become a top financial and business broadcast journalist
Seminar summary: How to become a top financial and business broadcast journalist By Aine Quinn 24 January 2017 What’s it like to be a top female [...]