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The Holy Trinity of the EU: Parliament, Commission & Council (And Why the Councils Are Not the Same)
This episode is for you, if you want to understand the basics of the European Union. It provides an introduction to the institutions and explains the roles of the European Parliament, the European Commission, and the European Council. The episode also clarifies the differences between the European Council, the Council of the European Union, and the Council of Europe, which are often confused due to their similar names.
Process over Product: What AI Means for Jobs in Communications with Alanna Staunton
AI has an impact not only on our world but also on the job market. One sector that is particularly affected is the communications sector. Alanna Staunton has a Master’s degree in Speech and Language Processing from Trinity College Dublin and works as an editorial associate at a global PR agency. In this episode, she shares her observations on AI in the communications sector and explains why she thinks that, in the end, the process matters more than the product.
Starting Career in Journalism: Insider Tips with Gaby Galvin
If you want to start a career in journalism, this episode is for you! We spoke to Gaby Galvin, a European Press Prize Migration Journalism Award winner and a journalist with more than nine years of experience. She shared her insider tips on how to get your name out there and a foot in the door of journalism. We also talked about pitching stories and building a portfolio while navigating the early stages of a journalism career. The episode offers practical advice for anyone looking to break into the field.
How to become a Schuman Trainee with Andrea Breuninger
Next to the Blue Book traineeship, the Schuman traineeship - the traineeship in the European Parliament - is one of the best-known traineeships in the EU bubble. Traineeships are offered twice a year, last five months, and start either in March or in October. In this episode, we spoke to Andrea Breuninger, currently a Schuman trainee herself, about the application process, tips, and her personal experience.
Journalism in the Time of AI – Interview with Jack Roberts from Newsquest Media Group
AI is changing the world of work as we know it. At the Forum of European Journalism Students in Porto, Portugal, I met Jack Roberts, who spoke with me about his job as an AI-assisted reporter at Newsquest Media Group.
