Sophia Smith Galer speaking at Newsrewired in May 2024

14 UK-based journalists will receive direct support to combat online misinformation, delivering on a trailblazing journalist's promise to pay forward her success.

The Sophiana x Women in Journalism Fellowship represents the first cross-publisher initiatives of its kind in the UK, coming as major US newsrooms increasingly invest in dedicated content coaching roles.

The Wall Street Journal recently advertised for a talent coach to train reporters in content creation, while the Washington Post has hired similar positions lately. The Times appointed Nabihah Parkar as head of TikTok earlier this year.

Girl bossed it so hard that you're looking at the brand new Head of TikTok for The Times & The Sunday Times. Times to go click that follow button my people. #tiktok #journalist #thetimes #newjob

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