http://www.mdx.ac.uk/ - Professor Kurt Barling talks to the Head of BBC's Multimedia Newsroom Mary Hockaday at Middlesex University. The esteemed journalist discussed the role of the BBC newsroom, the impact of social media and what you need to become a broadcast journalist.

This is the first in a series of talks organised by Middlesex University's media department titled 'Broadcasting Today: Getting into Broadcasting and Staying Ahead.' The talks will provide an employability-boosting opportunity for students who want to find out more about working in media.

The video has been produced and edited by Middlesex University media students.

Find out more about our media courses:
Undergraduate:
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/undergraduate/media_culture_communication/index.aspx
Postgraduate:
http://www.mdx.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/media/index.aspx