Matthew Lucas

Broadcast and Digital Journalism Student

[Matthew Lucas @MattTLucas]

The 17th Journalism & Media Week closes after four days of sessions on AI, trust, political reporting and life inside modern newsrooms. Hearing from figures like @KathViner, @reetacbbc and @JonSopel offered real insight into the industry!

What was your favourite session?

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[Matthew Lucas @MattTLucas]

The final day of Journalism & Media Week featured @jonsopel, Metro Mayor @TracyBrabin, and alumnus Kieran Smith - closing the week with discussions on politics, leadership, and digital sports journalism.

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@jonsopel opens the final day of Journalism and Media Week, reflecting on covering Trump’s first term and his move from the BBC to The News Agents.

“It doesn’t matter what the law is, it matters who the judge is” he said speaking about Trump suggesting he’d sue the BBC.

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The final day of Journalism and Media Week is here 🎙️

Today’s speakers include former BBC journalist, now The News Agents host, @jonsopel, and West Yorkshire Metro Mayor @TracyBrabin.

Full schedule below 👇

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[Matthew Lucas @MattTLucas]

Three key takeaways from @Journo_Raj’s talk at Journalism and Media Week:

1️⃣ Take every opportunity to build skills and experience.
2️⃣ Stay active: post on social media, update portfolios, keep learning.
3️⃣ Always think big.

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First talk of Wednesday from @BenShires, speaking about how studying law in university didn’t “scratch that creative itch.”

When asked about the difference between making TV for children and adults, he said:
“A kid will tell you they hate you to your face.”

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[Matthew Lucas @MattTLucas]

Yesterday we also heard from News Presenter and journalist @reetacbbc, as well as BBC Breakfast and News at One editor @BBCFrediani at Journalism and Media Week.

Today brings @BenShires with a Presenting Masterclass among others. See the full schedule below 👇🏻

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Second talk of the day from @reetacbbc at Journalism and Media Week 🎙️

She discussed getting started in journalism and maintaining public trust amongst other things.

“When you enter the newsroom, you should leave your identity at the door”, Reeta Chakrabarti

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"The BBC is a big organisation with a lot of red tape" @jonathanbuchan
"You can only control your own little corner" @JessicaBayley

Speaking at Journalism and Media Week, BBC Sport West Yorkshire's journalists reflect on recent events at the organisation.

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Day 2 of Journalism and Media Week brings a packed schedule! From the BBC's @reetacbbc to Dragons' Den and beyond.

Join me as I report live throughout the day from Leeds Trinity University.

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Day 1 of Leeds Trinity University’s 2025 Journalism & Media Week wrapped up yesterday 🎥

Speakers James Pierechod, Blake McGrow, @kayribeiro and @KathViner shared insights on AI, freelancing, getting started in journalism and investigative reporting.

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“The internet has ruined everything,” says @kayribeiro, speaking at Leeds Trinity University’s Journalism and Media Week.
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Interesting point from first speaker James Pierechod on AI:
"AI is making certain types of work easy.
Not just easier, but less valuable." 

Do you agree?
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[Matthew Lucas @MattTLucas]

17th Year of Journalism & Media Week begins today at Leeds Trinity University 📰

Talks from journalists, politicians & media experts on AI, public trust & politics in the media.
Follow for highlights!

See the full line-up here:
https://t.co/f7KyfEBIld

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