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Matt Deegan on podcasts and visualisation
Podcast Episode · The Media Mentor · 11/28/2025 · 29m
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Delighted to have featured @mattdeegan.com on the podcast this week
Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
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Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Tom Stoppard - an utter legend
A chance to celebrate some his great work and for me this is one of them
I must have listened to this immersive radio play more than 300 times since it was released. Genius
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z06t...
A chance to celebrate some his great work and for me this is one of them
I must have listened to this immersive radio play more than 300 times since it was released. Genius
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z06t...
Tom Stoppard - Darkside
YouTube video by Camden Lee
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November 29, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Tom Stoppard - an utter legend
A chance to celebrate some his great work and for me this is one of them
I must have listened to this immersive radio play more than 300 times since it was released. Genius
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z06t...
A chance to celebrate some his great work and for me this is one of them
I must have listened to this immersive radio play more than 300 times since it was released. Genius
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z06t...
Fascinating and worrying - a must read for all journalism teachers and students
thelocal.to/fallout-from...
thelocal.to/fallout-from...
The Fallout From Our AI Freelancer Investigation | The Local
A conversation about the future of journalism in a world of “Victoria Goldiees.”
thelocal.to
November 29, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Fascinating and worrying - a must read for all journalism teachers and students
thelocal.to/fallout-from...
thelocal.to/fallout-from...
Really hard to find the name of the commentator for #readingfc win at Blackpool. But worth a mention for how good he was.
Regardless of my joy with the win - I was very impressed as he knew his stuff and had great energy. 'Red button' comms is so hard
@garytaphouse.bsky.social you probably know!
Regardless of my joy with the win - I was very impressed as he knew his stuff and had great energy. 'Red button' comms is so hard
@garytaphouse.bsky.social you probably know!
November 29, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Really hard to find the name of the commentator for #readingfc win at Blackpool. But worth a mention for how good he was.
Regardless of my joy with the win - I was very impressed as he knew his stuff and had great energy. 'Red button' comms is so hard
@garytaphouse.bsky.social you probably know!
Regardless of my joy with the win - I was very impressed as he knew his stuff and had great energy. 'Red button' comms is so hard
@garytaphouse.bsky.social you probably know!
Whilst this is businesses broadly and not just media - there is a concern that the New Year recruitment acceleration won't be as significant as previously
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www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
MSN
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November 29, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Whilst this is businesses broadly and not just media - there is a concern that the New Year recruitment acceleration won't be as significant as previously
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www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
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www.msn.com/en-gb/money/...
Delighted to have featured @mattdeegan.com on the podcast this week
Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Matt Deegan on podcasts and visualisation
Podcast Episode · The Media Mentor · 11/28/2025 · 29m
podcasts.apple.com
November 28, 2025 at 8:34 AM
Delighted to have featured @mattdeegan.com on the podcast this week
Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
Find out how critical it is for your podcast to be video
And with AI travel news bulletins on Bauer now - how much is the tech going to impact our day to day?
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/m...
I'm not an economist but it seems a shame that so many businesses are grumbling about paying young (and older) staff a decent wage
In media many early career roles are very low pay
Maybe improve your business model rather than pay people less
pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/106951/...
In media many early career roles are very low pay
Maybe improve your business model rather than pay people less
pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/106951/...
Budget measures risk undermining fragile recruitment market, warns APSCo
The Chancellor’s Budget has failed to deliver the stability and confidence that UK businesses urgently need, with measures that risk increasing costs and regulatory burdens for employers. That’s a...
pressreleases.responsesource.com
November 27, 2025 at 8:12 AM
I'm not an economist but it seems a shame that so many businesses are grumbling about paying young (and older) staff a decent wage
In media many early career roles are very low pay
Maybe improve your business model rather than pay people less
pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/106951/...
In media many early career roles are very low pay
Maybe improve your business model rather than pay people less
pressreleases.responsesource.com/news/106951/...
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I am going to share this and I'd love to know if any of you apply for it.
Job spec includes the candidate needing to be "Able to cope with the significant personal and professional pressures"
Director-General - BBC: tinyurl.com/3p9a6493 CD: 31/12
I am going to share this and I'd love to know if any of you apply for it.
Job spec includes the candidate needing to be "Able to cope with the significant personal and professional pressures"
Director-General - BBC: tinyurl.com/3p9a6493 CD: 31/12
Director-General
Director-General
tinyurl.com
November 26, 2025 at 8:43 AM
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I am going to share this and I'd love to know if any of you apply for it.
Job spec includes the candidate needing to be "Able to cope with the significant personal and professional pressures"
Director-General - BBC: tinyurl.com/3p9a6493 CD: 31/12
I am going to share this and I'd love to know if any of you apply for it.
Job spec includes the candidate needing to be "Able to cope with the significant personal and professional pressures"
Director-General - BBC: tinyurl.com/3p9a6493 CD: 31/12
Just adding dzoens of new #mediajobs to the website and WhatsApp channel
And this one is going to be popular!
Multiplatform Journalist - BBC 5 Live Sport
Find that and many more across the pages ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/blog/categor...
And this one is going to be popular!
Multiplatform Journalist - BBC 5 Live Sport
Find that and many more across the pages ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/blog/categor...
UK Media Job Opportunities
Here are pages listing the latest radio and audio opportunities in the UK as well as graduate/starter roles and internships, plus the latest Kickstart adverts we have seen
www.themediamentor.info
November 26, 2025 at 8:32 AM
Just adding dzoens of new #mediajobs to the website and WhatsApp channel
And this one is going to be popular!
Multiplatform Journalist - BBC 5 Live Sport
Find that and many more across the pages ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/blog/categor...
And this one is going to be popular!
Multiplatform Journalist - BBC 5 Live Sport
Find that and many more across the pages ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/blog/categor...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:00 AM
This is an excellent read
And when Robbie Gibb interviewed me for a job a couple of years ago - he praised the bulletins I oversaw at talkSPORT. So I won't hear a bad word about him 😅
And when Robbie Gibb interviewed me for a job a couple of years ago - he praised the bulletins I oversaw at talkSPORT. So I won't hear a bad word about him 😅
Auntie In The Dock: my SKETCH of Today in People Who Love The BBC And Definitely Didn't Leak Anything To The Telegraph.
Auntie in the dock | Robert Hutton | The Critic Magazine
“I have been defined by these two years at Number 10,” Robbie Gibb complained, sounding for all the world like the chap in the joke who only shagged one sheep. How dare anyone suggest that this…
thecritic.co.uk
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 AM
This is an excellent read
And when Robbie Gibb interviewed me for a job a couple of years ago - he praised the bulletins I oversaw at talkSPORT. So I won't hear a bad word about him 😅
And when Robbie Gibb interviewed me for a job a couple of years ago - he praised the bulletins I oversaw at talkSPORT. So I won't hear a bad word about him 😅
It appears my podcast is ranked 26 on Apple in the 'positive change after break-up' category.
Not sure that was my intended audience 😂BUT if you are changing #mediajobs or trying to break into the industry I do think the pod is super helpful!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Not sure that was my intended audience 😂BUT if you are changing #mediajobs or trying to break into the industry I do think the pod is super helpful!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Moving from freelance to a permanent role
Podcast Episode · The Media Mentor · 21/11/2025 · 27m
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November 25, 2025 at 9:18 AM
It appears my podcast is ranked 26 on Apple in the 'positive change after break-up' category.
Not sure that was my intended audience 😂BUT if you are changing #mediajobs or trying to break into the industry I do think the pod is super helpful!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Not sure that was my intended audience 😂BUT if you are changing #mediajobs or trying to break into the industry I do think the pod is super helpful!
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
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This week's episode of the podcast features former mentoring client Christian Smith talking about his move from New Zealand to the UK.
He talks about going from freelance into a permanent role as well as moving from the legal sector
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
This week's episode of the podcast features former mentoring client Christian Smith talking about his move from New Zealand to the UK.
He talks about going from freelance into a permanent role as well as moving from the legal sector
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Moving from freelance to a permanent role
Podcast Episode · The Media Mentor · 21/11/2025 · 27m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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This week's episode of the podcast features former mentoring client Christian Smith talking about his move from New Zealand to the UK.
He talks about going from freelance into a permanent role as well as moving from the legal sector
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
This week's episode of the podcast features former mentoring client Christian Smith talking about his move from New Zealand to the UK.
He talks about going from freelance into a permanent role as well as moving from the legal sector
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/m...
Nearly 50 #mediajobs added to the website and WhatsApp channel in the last hour.
I don't do the feed of jobs here anymore - so head here for the job service as was - with links, tips and updates on media ⤵️
whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
I don't do the feed of jobs here anymore - so head here for the job service as was - with links, tips and updates on media ⤵️
whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
The Media Mentor | WhatsApp Channel
The Media Mentor WhatsApp Channel. Here I share UK media jobs in podcast, radio, journalism and communications + social media. We also list many graduate jobs and all of the opportunities are collated...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Nearly 50 #mediajobs added to the website and WhatsApp channel in the last hour.
I don't do the feed of jobs here anymore - so head here for the job service as was - with links, tips and updates on media ⤵️
whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
I don't do the feed of jobs here anymore - so head here for the job service as was - with links, tips and updates on media ⤵️
whatsapp.com/channel/0029...
According to the stats my podcast is above average for audience.
I created it to share career experience, advice and expert opinion abut media and I am glad a few people seem to enjoy it!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I created it to share career experience, advice and expert opinion abut media and I am glad a few people seem to enjoy it!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
The Media Mentor
Education Podcast · Updated Weekly · David Spencer has been known as The Media Mentor for 20 years, helping people progress their careers in media and in other sectors. In his podcast, David shares ti...
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November 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
According to the stats my podcast is above average for audience.
I created it to share career experience, advice and expert opinion abut media and I am glad a few people seem to enjoy it!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
I created it to share career experience, advice and expert opinion abut media and I am glad a few people seem to enjoy it!
podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...
Just adding some jobs to the WhatsApp channel and website to the soundtrack of this.
The official song the last time Scotland made the World Cup.
Not the greatest football song maybe - but underrated as a normal song with a cracking video! JC's voice 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T68...
The official song the last time Scotland made the World Cup.
Not the greatest football song maybe - but underrated as a normal song with a cracking video! JC's voice 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T68...
Del Amitri - Don't Come Home Too Soon (Official Team Scotland Song World Cup '98)
YouTube video by DelAmitriVEVO
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November 19, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Just adding some jobs to the WhatsApp channel and website to the soundtrack of this.
The official song the last time Scotland made the World Cup.
Not the greatest football song maybe - but underrated as a normal song with a cracking video! JC's voice 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T68...
The official song the last time Scotland made the World Cup.
Not the greatest football song maybe - but underrated as a normal song with a cracking video! JC's voice 💕
www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T68...
Closing soon 🎧🎙️🚨⤵️
Vocation Instructor: Media - Ministry of Justice (Brixton)
Journalist (Producer) - BBC Radio Berkshire
Audio Producer - The Guardian
#mediajobs
www.themediamentor.info/post/latest-...
Vocation Instructor: Media - Ministry of Justice (Brixton)
Journalist (Producer) - BBC Radio Berkshire
Audio Producer - The Guardian
#mediajobs
www.themediamentor.info/post/latest-...
MEDIA JOBS: Radio, podcast and audio
Latest radio and audio industry jobs across journalism and production, including podcast jobs
www.themediamentor.info
November 18, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Closing soon 🎧🎙️🚨⤵️
Vocation Instructor: Media - Ministry of Justice (Brixton)
Journalist (Producer) - BBC Radio Berkshire
Audio Producer - The Guardian
#mediajobs
www.themediamentor.info/post/latest-...
Vocation Instructor: Media - Ministry of Justice (Brixton)
Journalist (Producer) - BBC Radio Berkshire
Audio Producer - The Guardian
#mediajobs
www.themediamentor.info/post/latest-...
This is US data but not surprisingly it says that most people still listen to podcasts not watch.
That is likely to change with visualisation - but it's a reminder to make sure your pod sounds good as well as looks nice.
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
That is likely to change with visualisation - but it's a reminder to make sure your pod sounds good as well as looks nice.
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
Audio Remains The Primary Mode Of Podcast Consumption, Despite Growing Video Use; 92% Say They “Listen” To Podcasts, According To Cumulus Media And Signal Hill Insights’ Podcast Download – Fall 2025 R...
For the fifteenth edition of the Podcast Download series, Cumulus Media and Signal Hill Insights retained Quantilope to conduct an in-depth study of 603 weekly podcast consumers October 8th-21th 2025....
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November 18, 2025 at 12:09 PM
This is US data but not surprisingly it says that most people still listen to podcasts not watch.
That is likely to change with visualisation - but it's a reminder to make sure your pod sounds good as well as looks nice.
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
That is likely to change with visualisation - but it's a reminder to make sure your pod sounds good as well as looks nice.
www.westwoodone.com/blog/2025/11...
Away from job posts/ media advice & opinion - I love this article about Starship's We Built This City.
Not only is it a good song - it's also a great 'title drop' - which is a fave thing of mine when a song has the associated album title in its lyrics
www.pastemagazine.com/music/starsh...
Not only is it a good song - it's also a great 'title drop' - which is a fave thing of mine when a song has the associated album title in its lyrics
www.pastemagazine.com/music/starsh...
“We Built This City” is a good song, actually
Paste Magazine is your source for the best music, movies, TV, comedy, videogames, books, comics, craft beer, politics and more. Discover your favorite albums and films.
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November 18, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Away from job posts/ media advice & opinion - I love this article about Starship's We Built This City.
Not only is it a good song - it's also a great 'title drop' - which is a fave thing of mine when a song has the associated album title in its lyrics
www.pastemagazine.com/music/starsh...
Not only is it a good song - it's also a great 'title drop' - which is a fave thing of mine when a song has the associated album title in its lyrics
www.pastemagazine.com/music/starsh...
Lovely feedback about the MM podcast from a new listener
"Just listened to three episodes back-to-back and I'm hooked! I've sent the link to my daughter who's studying a T-Level in Media, Production and Comms. Super content, insightful, great guests, relatable and just brilliant!"
Thank you
"Just listened to three episodes back-to-back and I'm hooked! I've sent the link to my daughter who's studying a T-Level in Media, Production and Comms. Super content, insightful, great guests, relatable and just brilliant!"
Thank you
November 17, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Lovely feedback about the MM podcast from a new listener
"Just listened to three episodes back-to-back and I'm hooked! I've sent the link to my daughter who's studying a T-Level in Media, Production and Comms. Super content, insightful, great guests, relatable and just brilliant!"
Thank you
"Just listened to three episodes back-to-back and I'm hooked! I've sent the link to my daughter who's studying a T-Level in Media, Production and Comms. Super content, insightful, great guests, relatable and just brilliant!"
Thank you
This is WILD
My colleague and genius Sound Designer for one of the podcasts I work on - featuring on @1Xtra
Amazing work Josh and Seb - way to cool for my music tastes but fantastic!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
My colleague and genius Sound Designer for one of the podcasts I work on - featuring on @1Xtra
Amazing work Josh and Seb - way to cool for my music tastes but fantastic!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
1Xtra's Rave Show with Jeremiah Asiamah - Get Lit Mix - Sommers (UK) - BBC Sounds
Dj & production duo Sommers (UK) deliver the sounds of Afro-tech & Tribal House
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 4:04 PM
This is WILD
My colleague and genius Sound Designer for one of the podcasts I work on - featuring on @1Xtra
Amazing work Josh and Seb - way to cool for my music tastes but fantastic!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
My colleague and genius Sound Designer for one of the podcasts I work on - featuring on @1Xtra
Amazing work Josh and Seb - way to cool for my music tastes but fantastic!
www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...
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Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Sport
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - BBC Radio Shetland
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Radio Foyle
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC (Cardiff)
www.themediamentor.info/post/graduat...
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Sport
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - BBC Radio Shetland
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Radio Foyle
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC (Cardiff)
www.themediamentor.info/post/graduat...
MEDIA JOBS: Entry-level opportunities
Early career media jobs, as well as opportunities for students and graduates studying journalism and communications
www.themediamentor.info
November 14, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Sport
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - BBC Radio Shetland
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Radio Foyle
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC (Cardiff)
www.themediamentor.info/post/graduat...
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Sport
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship - BBC Radio Shetland
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC Radio Foyle
Junior Journalist Apprenticeship, Level 5 - BBC (Cardiff)
www.themediamentor.info/post/graduat...
Just seen another job advert talking about needing "a good sense of humour".
For me that rings '⏰🔔🔔'
What does it really mean - and all those other job advert cliches? Have a read ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/post/job-adv...
For me that rings '⏰🔔🔔'
What does it really mean - and all those other job advert cliches? Have a read ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/post/job-adv...
www.themediamentor.info
November 14, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Just seen another job advert talking about needing "a good sense of humour".
For me that rings '⏰🔔🔔'
What does it really mean - and all those other job advert cliches? Have a read ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/post/job-adv...
For me that rings '⏰🔔🔔'
What does it really mean - and all those other job advert cliches? Have a read ⤵️
www.themediamentor.info/post/job-adv...
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November 13, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Some useful reminders here from someone who checks applications as to why you might get rejected.
All advice that I drum into clients and students but worth hearing it from the person who can decide yes or no.
creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/why...
All advice that I drum into clients and students but worth hearing it from the person who can decide yes or no.
creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/why...
A creative director on why your job application is getting rejected
Creative Director Shahnaz Tanweer Ali shares five common mistakes that make creative job applications miss the mark — and how to fix them.
creativelivesinprogress.com
November 13, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Some useful reminders here from someone who checks applications as to why you might get rejected.
All advice that I drum into clients and students but worth hearing it from the person who can decide yes or no.
creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/why...
All advice that I drum into clients and students but worth hearing it from the person who can decide yes or no.
creativelivesinprogress.com/articles/why...
Yes, recruitment is changing with more AI and automated systems BUT the basics for showcasing your skills remains the same.
Dozens of clients have progressed their career following these steps - so have a look if you're refreshing yours.
www.themediamentor.info/post/career-...
Dozens of clients have progressed their career following these steps - so have a look if you're refreshing yours.
www.themediamentor.info/post/career-...
10 tips for getting your CV into shape
Designing your CV - getting your career in order10 tips to help you get it into shapeCreating a CV (or resume) is something we often do with very little guidance. Sometimes the advice and guidance is ...
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November 13, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Yes, recruitment is changing with more AI and automated systems BUT the basics for showcasing your skills remains the same.
Dozens of clients have progressed their career following these steps - so have a look if you're refreshing yours.
www.themediamentor.info/post/career-...
Dozens of clients have progressed their career following these steps - so have a look if you're refreshing yours.
www.themediamentor.info/post/career-...