Racism in journalism: “Until society finally accepts it has a problem, there’s only so far we can go” In this special In Conversation With interview, PressPad ambassador Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou catches …
“This is what I learnt from researching 120 of up and coming black journalists” Ayomikun Adekaiyero, PressPad’s social media editor, was shocked to discover only 0.2% of journalists in the …
Is remote work experience worth it for young people trying to break into journalism? While some internships were cancelled thanks to the pandemic, many young journalists have instead been thrust …
Six young journalists who are proving remote work experience is possible share their stories When the pandemic reached the UK, many news organisations postponed or cancelled work experience placements and …
Here’s why mentoring in journalism is so important PressPad’s Nicola Slawson has been a journalist for seven years but said that the nepotism she saw whilst studying for her MA …
In the face of adversity and all-white newsrooms, why am I still pursuing journalism? Jasmine Lee-Zogbessou is a content executive and part-time freelance journalist with bylines in Black Ballad, Cosmopolitan, Independent …
Some of the up and coming talented black journalists who are changing the narrative. As a way to show our support of the Black Lives Matter movement we, at PressPad, …
How coronavirus has affected internships Internships and work experience placements across the nation have either been cancelled or postponed because of the coronavirus lockdown. Amber Sunner talked to the would-be …
by nicola slawson Around a month ago, I emailed the co-founders of PressPad Olivia Crellin and Laura Garcia some initial thoughts on how the coronavirus pandemic might impact PressPad. At …
We’re excited to be one of 19 projects chosen for backing by the Future News Pilot Fund! The government-backed fund tests new approaches to public interest news so communities across …
