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The John Schofield Trust Podcast

Hosted by John Schofield Trust · business · EN-GB

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About this Podcast:

The John Schofield Trust is turning 30! We're a charity that helps aspiring and early career journalists access and navigate the industry. To celebrate our anniversary we’re bringing you a podcast packed with exclusive interviews with journalists to find out more about their careers, get you some top advice, and unveil some industry insights. Tune in to find out more about the industry and how to get ahead!To help us achieve our vision of #NewsroomsForAll and make newsrooms truly as diverse as the communities they serve, head to www.johnschofieldtrust.org.uk/donate/

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Contact path

Public web form

Booking probability

28%

Guest openness

Selective

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What is The John Schofield Trust Podcast about?

The John Schofield Trust is turning 30! We're a charity that helps aspiring and early career journalists access and navigate the industry. To celebrate our anniversary we’re bringing you a podcast packed with exclusive interviews with journalists to find out more about their careers, get you some top advice, and unveil some industry insights.

Who hosts The John Schofield Trust Podcast?

The John Schofield Trust Podcast is hosted by John Schofield Trust. The show has published 16 episodes to date.

What has The John Schofield Trust Podcast covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Job hunting 101 with the Media Mentor" (20 May 2026, 32 minutes), "Minisode: Dealing with redundancy" (28 April 2026, 12 minutes), and "Tristan Werkmeister: Social Media Journalism" (14 April 2026, 36 minutes).

How often does The John Schofield Trust Podcast publish?

The John Schofield Trust Podcast publishes roughly every two weeks, with episodes averaging 23 minutes across 16 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on The John Schofield Trust Podcast?

Booking probability for The John Schofield Trust Podcast is 28%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. The John Schofield Trust Podcast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. The John Schofield Trust Podcast's contact route on record: public web form.

Who should pitch The John Schofield Trust Podcast?

The strongest fits for The John Schofield Trust Podcast are News, Magazine & Book Publishing. The John Schofield Trust Podcast has a business audience.

About the host

John Schofield Trust hosts The John Schofield Trust Podcast, a business podcast with 16 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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    Job hunting 101 with the Media Mentor

    May 20, 202632 min

    In this episode, we sit down with David Spencer aka the Media Mentor to quiz him on the dos and don'ts of job hunting and applications. We talk about the best way to find roles, the things that absolutely SHOULDN'T be...

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    Minisode: Dealing with redundancy

    Apr 28, 202612 min

    Time to dive into one of the harsher realities of our industry - redundancy. Whether it's happened to you before, it's something you're worried about, or you just want to know more about what it can entail, this episode...

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    Tristan Werkmeister: Social Media Journalism

    Apr 14, 202636 min

    Tristan Werkmeister, a Social Media Video Reporter at Reuters, joins us to discuss the ever-changing landscape of social media journalism and the skills journalists need to stay ahead as platforms transform newsrooms...

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    Minisode: Top tips for networking

    Mar 25, 20267 min

    In this mini episode, recorded at our regional masterclass in Cornwall, we asked attendees for their top networking tips. Whether you love it or hate it, it's a core part of our industry - hopefully these tips make it a...

  • The John Schofield Trust Podcast

    Sophia Hall: Responsible Storytelling

    Mar 11, 202634 min

    Care-experienced journalist and correspondent, Sophia Alexandra Hall, joins us to discuss responsible storytelling. Tune in for some tips on delivering changemaking reporting, navigating newsroom challenges, and better...

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    Ros Atkins: Lessons from my career in journalism

    Feb 26, 202618 min

    In this episode, filmed at our regional masterclass in Cornwall, we sat with BBC Analysis Editor and broadcast legend Ros Atkins. Tune in as he outlines his step-by-step guide to making explainer content and where he...

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    Barbara Serra: News with a foreign accent

    Feb 16, 202643 min

    Italian-born, British-based broadcaster and TV newsreader Barbara Serra joins us this episode to talk about her career as both a journalist and a media coach for second-language English speakers. The John Schofield...

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    Minisode: Building confidence and contacts

    Feb 2, 202610 min

    Starting out in journalism can be scary but, as our mentors share in this episode, your early career is all about building confidence and contacts. Tune in to hear advice from producer and founder of the Broadcast...

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    Minisode: How to handle difficult work patterns

    Jan 5, 202614 min

    On the night shift? Started working earlies? Got a new remote role that has turned your routine upside down? As journalists, we often face odd and difficult work patterns. In this minisode, a handful of pros share their...

  • Dec 15, 202534 min

    Georgia Coan, podcast producer at The Telegraph, joins us to discuss working in the podcast world, what makes a good story for audio, and whether more journalists should have podcasts. The John Schofield Trust is a...

  • Dec 2, 202513 min

    We asked attendees at the JST's Annual Reception, "what is one thing you wish you knew before starting out in the industry," here's what they had to say! The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our...

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    Ellen Ellard: How to be a sports journalist

    Nov 17, 202536 min

    Ellen Ellard shares how she became a sports journalist, how she handles online abuse, and the skills aspiring journalists should be developing now. The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our vision of...

  • Nov 10, 20256 min

    For our first minisode, we asked attendees at our regional masterclass in Cardiff what the best piece of journalism advice is that they have ever received… The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our...

  • Nov 3, 202537 min

    Victoria Derbyshire joins us to discuss how she built a career in journalism, what she has learnt along the way, and her advice to aspiring journalists. The John Schofield Trust is a charity, to help us achieve our...

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