Submissions | Monique Mehler

13 May Production Role: JLDN Radio Producer

Posted at 17:33h in Interactive Journalism by Monique Mehler

All in all, I see my time as a radio producer as an opportunity that allowed me to translate an idea into a live show for people to enjoy. My duties included running meetings together with the editor, to note down pitches for the show, help...

13 May Live Day Element: News Bulletins Presentation

Posted at 17:32h in Interactive Journalism by Monique Mehler

For the JLDN live show on Tuesday the 21st of March it was my role to present the news bulletins. In order to prepare for this presenting role, I kept up with the news, edited the news bulletins which were generated by the news bulletins writer...

13 May Audio Package: Best of British Playlist

Posted at 17:32h in Interactive Journalism by Monique Mehler

To celebrate Record Store Day 2017, JLDN put together a playlist that features five of the best British bands of all times. With vinyl sales reaching a 25-year record high in the UK, it only makes sense to celebrate Record Store Day 2017 (22nd of April)...

13 May Video Package: March4Women 2017 in London

Posted at 17:31h in Interactive Journalism by Monique Mehler

Thousands of people gathered in Central London on Sunday 5 March to celebrate International Women's Day 2017. Alongside other celebrities, Mayor Sadiq Kahn also marched amongst the activists. CARE International’s ‘#March4Women’ - which took place at The Scoop just outside City Hall - has been widely supported by...

12 May Monique’s Log – Weeks 1-12

Posted at 11:15h in Interactive Journalism by Monique Mehler

Week 1 Monday (30/01/2017) What I/we did: Introduction to the interactive journalism module Lecture about vox pops (what they are, what to consider, tips for when you're out in the field) Assignment for the day: get together in pairs and records six vox pops from different people...

13 Mar Sexism On Repeat: An Audio Documentary about Women Working in Music by Monique Mehler

Posted at 14:35h in Journalism Project, Level 6 by Monique Mehler

“Everything a guy says once”, the famous musician Bjork once said, “you have to say five times”. This audio documentary is concerned with the role of women in the male-dominated music industry. Its aim is to present the thoughts of Edith, Amanda, Christiano, Gonnie and Samira...

29 Jan “Sexism On Repeat: Women Working In Music” – Project Draft by Monique Mehler

Posted at 10:59h in Journalism Project by Monique Mehler

This journalism project called “Sexism On Repeat: Women Working In Music” is concerned with the role of women in a male-dominated industry. Its aim is to present the interviewee’s thoughts on gender, sexism in the music industry and work relationships and explore the feelings that come with those experiences in a non-victimising way. The piece is intended to reach students and young professionals aged 18 to 30 who care about gender equality and who consider themselves music lovers.

04 Jan Pacemaker Magazine – Website by Monique Mehler

Posted at 16:18h in Level 6, Website by Monique Mehler

Pacemaker Magazine is the name of the website I created over the last few months. Here are five screengrabs and a short explanation of editorial choices I made and why I picked those areas for special attention. Enjoy!

11 May LET’S GET LOUD

Posted at 18:57h in Uncategorized by Monique Mehler

by Bridget Mulrooney, Lewis Parker, Matt Whale and Monique Mehler Around six new cases of laryngectomy cancer (commonly known as throat cancer) are diagnosed every day in the UK. Let's Get Loud focuses on three of such cases: Ian Bradshaw, Jean Cooper, and Tony Smith went through an...

26 Jan Shout At Cancer – Ian Bradshaw’s Story

Posted at 12:19h in Level 5 by Monique Mehler

After a laryngectomy (removal of the voice box) cancer patients are left with a speech valve in their neck. Even though the NHS does everything they can to help affected people with post-operative care, they are unable to fund full therapy. This is where the charity...

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