Ella Cotton

I'm a Freelancer at BBC Radio London and a Broadcast Journalism Masters student at City University of London. I also have a First class journalism undergraduate degree. I have a keen interest in current affairs and politics and have work experience in radio and TV, as well as stories published in local and national newspapers.

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Ella Cotton & Katherine Cenaj •

Endometriosis: One In Ten

Endometriosis affects one in ten women and is as common as diabetes, yet the women that suffer from it face years of struggles before a diagnosis. From chronic pain to infertility, endometriosis can have a devastating affect on a woman’s life. In this documentary Katherine speaks to those living with endometriosis, as well as the people that care for endometriosis patients. Katherine also looks into what endometriosis care and treatment may look like in the future. Presented by Katherine Cenaj and Produced by Ella Cotton Endometriosis UK: https://www.endometriosis-uk.org Syrona Health: https://syronahealth.com Ovira: https://ovira.co.uk
Journalism.co.uk •

Tip: How to break into data journalism

Although data journalism may sound complicated, it is actually easier than we imagine. A degree in media studies - or any journalistic background - are not always needed. To help you get started, Octoparse has created a useful guide on how to become a data journalist. Self-teaching is one of the most important factors when getting into data journalism. "If you are not occupied by work and have plenty of time to kill, you can set a daily schedule for your learning. The key is to keep it as you
Journalism.co.uk •

What journalists wish they knew if they were starting out during a pandemic

They say hindsight is a wonderful thing. If given the chance, many of us would love to start over and re-enter the industry with all the knowledge we now have. Sadly, time does not work that way. But the coronavirus pandemic has made us rethink newsroom processes and focus on our own development. We asked a handful of professionals about what they wish they knew if they were embarking on their careers during a pandemic. Keep tabs on your emotional state The news cycle has been incredibly str
Journalism.co.uk •

Tip: Ten steps to plan out your podcast

The podcast market is saturated, so if you want to try and crack it, make sure you do so with a great idea and a solid gameplan. David Ciccarelli, the founder and CEO of Voices.com, provides ten steps to plan a podcast before launching. "While many podcasts sound like natural, free-flowing conversations, don’t be fooled. Most podcasts actually follow a script template that helps them sound as conversational and presentable as they do," it reads. Subscribe to the Journalism.co.uk podcast on Ap
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Tip: How to successfully pitch to journalists

If you are the founder of a new startup, or you have a great personal experience to share, you will need to pitch your story to journalists if you want to gain press coverage. Henley Wing, the co-founder of BuzzSumo, has spoken to six journalists at Techcrunch, Mashable and the New York Times (NYT) about what makes a pitch stand out to them. Caitlin Kelly, a freelance journalist for NYT, stresses that you must understand who you are pitching to first and be prepared to pencil in some time to s
Journalism.co.uk •

102 speakers you need at your next journalism event to avoid all-male panels

Update: This article was updated by Ella Cotton on 9 March 2021 to reflect changes in women's career history. The original version published on 7 June 2016 You only need glance at the All Male Panels Tumblr to see the lack of gender diversity still evident in public events. And while women have been vocal on this issue for some time, men are now beginning to add their voices to the protest too, with past examples of popular speakers vowing not to sit on or moderate panels that were not diverse enough. 2021 must be the year we relegate all-male panels to the Mad Men era where they belong. To help with this (long-overdue) task, below is a list of
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Tip: Top skills needed to break into journalism

What does it take to break into the news industry? It is a question many a journalism student has racked their heads thinking about. To help, Bright Network has put a list together of the top skills journalists need to get into the sector and what employers look for in a new hire. Amongst the desirable traits, good communication and attention to detail are both things not to be underestimated. "It doesn’t matter if you're a broadcast journalist, reporter or magazine journalist, any journalism
Journalism.co.uk •

Tip: Nine best practices for reporting on covid-19

Around this time last year, journalists had to respond quickly to a very new and unprecedented issue: the coronavirus pandemic. One year later, Damian Radcliffe, Carolyn S. Chambers Professor in Journalism at the University of Oregon, provides lessons learned when reporting on covid-19, in a piece for The Thomson Reuters Foundation. He speaks to fellow reporters around the world and shares advice useful to any journalist wherever they are based. As the virus has impacted almost every beat, he
Hampstead Highgate Express •

Regent’s Park cycling champ Justin McKie wants to photograph the great and the good of Hampstead and Highgate

Justin McKie will be no stranger to readers of the Ham&High – but you’ve probably never considered letting him photograph you. He tells Ella Cotton why you should. Amateur cyclist and four-time national veterans' champion Justin McKie has more or less conquered the world on two wheels. Not only is Justin a European champion track cyclist: a couple of years ago he was ranked third in the world for the category. While Justin competes all over the world, he also works closer to home: you may hav
Hampstead Highgate Express •

West Hampstead Asparagus Festival: H?m restaurant and London Farmers Market hold veg-themed event

West End Lane restaurant H?m joined forces with the London Farmers Market to launch the West Hampstead Asparagus Festival on Saturday. Ham's head chef, Matt Osborne, attended the festival and gave a live cooking demonstration in the morning. Speaking to the Ham&High about the festival, Matt said he has "always thought about wanting to do stuff with the market" and this was the perfect chance. He welcomed the "opportunity to work with the market and vegetable growers" as a way to build a conver
Islington Gazette •

Chickens go down a storm at St Luke’s Community Centre as it showcases activities from yoga to cookery

St Lukes Comminuty Centre open weekend: Donna Cullen, Emerson Cozier, Almaz Kidane, Obiajula Uchendu and Francesca Di Fonzo at the cookery school. Picture: Polly Hancock - Credit: Archant Visitors to St Luke’s Community Centre this weekend met tree frogs, snakes, chinchillas – and chickens. The menagerie was part of an open event to showcase the range of activities on offer at the Central Street community centre in the south of the borough. St Luke's communications manager Lisa Burrell told t
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