University of Lincoln students to work with some of the biggest names in media

University of Lincoln students are set to work with some of the biggest names in media.

An initiative from the institution has paired five undergraduate students studying journalism with well-known and highly respected members of the media.

With the John Schofield Trust journalism charity, founded in 1996, Lincoln Uni has hand-picked five students to be individually mentored by industry giants.

Howard Littler, director of the John Schofield Trust, told The Linc: “We’re delighted to team up with the University of Lincoln to offer journalism students this unrivalled employability boost.

“We look forward to working with the university to ensure the students make the most of the scheme.”

Award-winning war correspondent with the Daily Mirror, Chris Hughes; Alex Jacques, Channel 4’s lead Formula 1 commentator; Pulitzer Prize winning video news producer, Beth Colson; motorsport broadcast and the Observer’s Formula 1 correspondent for 20 years, Maurice Hamilton; and, Kesewaa Browne, freelance culture journalist seen with the BBC, make up the mentors.

The successful students will visit their workplace, meeting online and face-to-face with the mentors. They will also secure invites to networking events, including at BBC News in London.

The university announced the successful students after a launch event was held which included speeches by senior Sky News leader James Scurry and Grantham Journal reporter Daniel Jaines. The selected students include three second year and two third year students who will regularly meet their mentors over the next 12 months.

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Successful student, Millie Johnston, told The Lincoln Tab how much this opportunity means: “I can’t begin to describe how grateful I am for this opportunity. This year I will be mentored by Alex Jacques, Channel 4’s lead F1 commentator. To have been given the chance to receive advice and guidance from such a well-established and successful industry leader will be extremely beneficial to my career growth and I cannot thank JST enough for making it happen.

“I am also excited to connect with other aspiring journalists, improve my networking skills and hopefully open up new doors within the motorsport industry.”

John Cafferkey, journalism module leader and Deputy Head of the School of Education and Communication, said: “This is an incredible opportunity for the students selected, providing them with a real chance to gain first-hand expertise and advice from journalists who are at the very top of the industry.”