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The Media Mentor

The Media Mentor

By: David Spencer
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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 tips and advice on job applications in media, plus guidance for interviews and your career.


Episodes feature former clients he has helped, professionals from the industry about their careers, as well as speaking to those in recruitment and media on how they work and what they look for in an application.


More details about The Media Mentor can be found here: https://www.themediamentor.info/

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episodes
  • Key learnings, unheard bits and a dream job landed!
    Dec 19 2025

    On this episode I pick out some of the key tips from the second half of Season 1. Plus I dip into some of the content I was unable to share from those interviews in the main series. You will hear advice on making a podcast for YouTube, why researching people you contact for work properly is important, making an award winning podcast and how some universities are looking to bridge the gap between academia, the media industry and more diverse local communities. Thanks to all this week's guests; Matt Deegan, Carl Hartley, Euan McNair, Gary Taphouse, Luca Hussain, Rhys Gunter and Teo Coroiu.


    If you want some specific advice, then one to one sessions are available. Find out more here.


    Also on the website are 6 pages of media jobs to browse. There is also a WhatsApp channel for job alerts as I find the listings.


    If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

    More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.


    For all the latest job listings head here.


    To get alerts on media jobs as they drop follow the MM WhatsApp channel here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    21 mins
  • Building a career in sports media
    Dec 12 2025

    This week I chat to Gary Taphouse, a football commentator with Sky Sports and other platforms. He talks about the best way to break into the industry and build those contacts. When to and when not to work for 'free', why getting the small things right matters and how the industry has changed in the last 20 years.


    If you want some specific advice, then one to one sessions are available. Find out more here.


    Also on the website are 6 pages of media jobs to browse. There is also a WhatsApp channel for job alerts as I find the listings.


    If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

    More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.


    For all the latest job listings head here.


    To get alerts on media jobs as they drop follow the MM WhatsApp channel here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    31 mins
  • Your Questions 5
    Dec 5 2025

    This week I answer questions from Eliska Janska and Antonia Johlen, who are studying journalism at the University of Westminster. Their questions focus on the challenges of making contacts and how networking is hard. How do you introduce yourself at industry events and what do you say? Why is networking so important? If that is something you struggle with, then listen for advice on how to manage those situations and maximise the conversations you have.


    One to one advice is available via my mentoring sessions that are confidential and offer practical tips and guidance on advancing your media career. Find out more here.


    Also on the website are 6 pages of media jobs to browse. There is also a WhatsApp channel for job alerts as I find the listings.


    If you have any questions about media careers or a story that you would like to share then please get in touch.

    More details about The Media Mentor can be found here.


    For all the latest job listings head here.


    To get alerts on media jobs as they drop follow the MM WhatsApp channel here.

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    28 mins
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