Lauren McGaun @lauren_mcgaun Twitter profile

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Lauren McGaun

8 months

After a rewarding year working on the newsdesk at ITV News I’ve decided to take the leap and will be going freelance in a couple of weeks. Looking forward to working on programmes such as Politics Live and BBC Parliament in the coming months.

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Pretty chuffed to get my first ITV News credit this evening! Out of office now firmly on for a week in Corfu 🥰📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Just secured my first paid commission and even though it’s small it feels like things are finally starting to shape up for me!🥰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

really excited to have been offered a week of shifts with @Channel4News digital team in June! can’t wait to get started 🤩🎉

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

ITV News are on the lookout for interesting and uplifting 'And finally' stories for our Evening and News at 10 bulletins. If you have a story you feel is worth sharing, please DM me or email lauren.mcgaun @itn .co.uk #journorequest #prrequest

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

it’s official 🥲

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

7 months

Brilliant atmosphere at the Madonna concert at the O2 tonight! 💃🏼✨ #CelebrationTour

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Got an email today confirming my work experience with BBC Radio Nottingham over Easter. Can’t wait to get started 🥳🥳

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Incredible. A complete icon. Leave me to cry pls 😭😍🥰

Laura Kuenssberg

@bbclaurak

3 years

@lauren_mcgaun @huwbbc 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Such an important report from @lewis_goodall on the effects of the pandemic on university students. Clearly there is a generational divide facing students during this crisis and economic consequences that are likely to affect us for many years to come. #Newsnight @maitlis

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

just got my first proper freelance payment, can I actually call myself a journalist now?🤣🥂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

just got a dream commission!! in a national!! couldn’t be happier🥺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

petition to have another series of #CunkonBritain 🤣👏🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

. @maitlis back on top form tonight🙌🏼. Now enjoying the analysis of the @KimDarroch interview on a bonus episode of #americast with @BBCJonSopel 🎧.

Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

Looking forward to the return of @maitlis to @BBCNewsnight tonight - it’s been far too long👏🏼👏🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

“You can vote all you like but the result is always Putin” - fascinating report by @ggatehouse on the power that Putin has, not just on Russia, but globally too. This may be classed as a ‘referendum’ but it lacks democratic elements @BBCNewsnight @maitlis

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

As Andrew rightly points out at the end of today's @spectator workshop, the covid-19 outbreak is one of the biggest events in our lifetimes and there will be huge key takeaways. Fascinating politicial insight by @afneil @JGForsyth @KateAndrs @katyballs - another fab event thanks!

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

If anyone knows of any journos who would be interested in speaking at @impactmagazine media conference on 13th november either online or in person, please let me know! The conference will cover a variety of different panels and goes a long way to inspiring student journalists.✨

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

First day on work experience at Channel 4 News and already booked two guests for this evening’s programme!🎉📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

after what has been the toughest year of uni for me both personally and academically, I’m pleased to be finishing second year with a 2:1 (66). looking forward to my final year!💕

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

my debut for @MetroUK !! this piece means a lot to me so I’m so happy to finally share it💕

I discovered I'm related to royalty but reconnecting with my cousin means more

My identity was never something I was proud of but I'm so glad to finally feel able to embrace my roots.

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Only positive thing about this evening’s press briefing is seeing the queen @BethRigby back asking a question ...👑👏🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

So nice to catch up with @bbclaurak today! One of the nicest journalists there is 🙌🏼💕

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

“People are more fearful than they should be if they knew the precise numbers of what was going on right now” - @JGForsyth on the @spectator workshop commenting on the errors in counting the number of #Covid_19 deaths in the UK. @afneil

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Waiting on some references, but just applied for the Broadcast Journalism MAs at City and Cardiff. Scary stuff!😰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

Excited to have got onto @WIJ_UK ’s 2023 mentoring scheme and to be paired with Laura Kuenssberg. Looking forward to the year ahead!📺🥰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just got my first in person interview invite for a role at my dream organisation 🤩. So underprepared but we move ahah!🥴

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just received my first monthly pay cheque (and from an organisation I always dreamed of working for). What a feeling!🥰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Absolutely chuffed to be graduating from @UniofNottingham with a first class degree 🥳🎓

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

AN ABSOLUTE DREAM COME TRUE!!🎉❤️

Student Publication Association

@SPAJournalism

3 years

Your winner for Best Newcomer Publication? @empowordjournos ! #SPANC21

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just applied for my dream role with like 0.0001% chance of getting in. Love that for me 😭✌🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Nearly the end of my first week on shift at ITV News and already learning so much! Today I was sent out to do my first little bit of field producing for an interview and this week I have also been training up on logistics / assigning crews. Feeling very blessed 📺💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Waiting patiently for #Americast to employ me as their brand ambassador 🥺🇺🇸 @maitlis @BBCJonSopel @awzurcher @dinosofos @theflattype

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

I love how @ChrisMasonBBC has the ability to make a box room seem so glamorous on tv. A “socially distanced boutique of news” has never sounded so good🤣😭 #bbcnewscast

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Filming my first proper tv report tomorrow morning (first one was during lockdown so didn’t really count), due to be broadcast later this week. Wish me luck!😰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Is there one person on my timeline who hasn’t watched or couldn’t actually care less about line of duty ? pls I beg you 🥴😩

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

my little gem @empowordjournos has hit 3k! never cease to be proud of our incredible team, smashing it more & more every day 🥺🥳💃🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

such a proud parent!!! work my absolute buff off for @empowordjournos alongside the most amazing group of girls💃🏼😭🎉

Student Publication Association

@SPAJournalism

3 years

Shortlisted: @empowordjournos #SPANC21 #SPAAwards

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

my first edit for C4! chuffed 🤩

Channel 4 News

@Channel4News

3 years

1 in 20 children are currently off school because of Covid according to new figures released by the DoE. This headmaster in Oldham tells @jonsnowC4 that a third of the 1,200 pupils due to be in school were absent on Monday.

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just finished two amazing weeks of work experience at @BBCNottingham ! From reporting to producing to editing, it’s been an absolute blast. Can’t wait to be back for freelance shifts in a few weeks 📻❤️

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

[THREAD] @empowordjournos has been such a huge part of my life for the past 16 months but I’ve decided now is the right time to step down as Editor in Chief. I have so much going on with uni and want to focus on my own writing more.

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

8 months

Today was my last day at ITV News as staff before starting my freelance venture from tomorrow! Very grateful for some amazing colleagues and the best year learning the ropes of broadcast journalism 📺💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

not home at the moment but look what arrived! endlessly proud of @empowordjournos and all we have achieved✨💕 @SPAJournalism

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

just been commissioned (I hope lol) with a three minute reply time ... surely this has to be some record 🤣🥴

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Got my first offer woo 🎉

Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Have my first MA interview on Monday and I barely feel stressed. Maybe I'll just be hit with a sense of dread tomorrow 😂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Had the most amazing evening interviewing @bbclaurak for @empowordjournos , a journalist that I have long looked up to. Thanks for giving up time in your incredibly busy schedule to chat to us!🙌🏼💕

Empoword Journalism

@empowordjournos

3 years

Amazing day for us at Empoword Journalism hosting two workshops! Big big thanks to @bbclaurak who took time out of her busy schedule to speak with us and give us so much motivation for our future careers 🌟 A massive thanks to @lauren_mcgaun and @bethanyjcollins for hosting! 💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

post came late so I’ve only just got this but best birthday card ever !! my grandma knows me so well 🤣

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

wasn’t expecting covid to put an end to my week at @Channel4News so abruptly, but I had the most amazing time shadowing the digital team and learnt so much. thanks to @mikederismith & @frasereC4 for the opportunity and the whole team for being so supportive.✨

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

So insanely proud of @empowordjournos for winning highly commended for overall digital media @SPAJournalism two years in a row! It was amazing to see some of the girls in person last night after so many zoom calls 🎉💕

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Today is my first time being in court as a journalist. Hopefully the first of many visits! ✍🏼📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Excited to have been elected head of news for @impactmagazine next year! can’t wait to continue working with the most amazing team 🎉

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Do journalists ever stop feeling like they’re a complete failure? Because same 🙋🏼‍♀️

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just moved into my new flat in London! Very exciting but also quite scary 😂. London friends on here do drop me a message. Would be great to meet up with some like minded people 🥂 x

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Starting 2021 as I mean to go on so journo mutuals like this tweet if you want a New Years compliment 🥳💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

I guess forcing myself to come into work whilst still feeling a bit under the weather was worth it. Will never get tired of this after a long hard shift @itvnews ! Now for a day’s rest 📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

have a press invite to review a chicken restaurant in nottingham tomorrow and get a free meal! think my journalistic career has officially peaked 🤣

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

So looking forward to this! #Americast is such an informative, joyous podcast to listen to and I can’t wait to watch it televised in the run up to the election! 🤩👏🏼 @BBCJonSopel @maitlis @awzurcher

Jon Sopel

@jonsopel

4 years

From this evening #Americast with ⁦ @maitlis in London and ⁦ @awzurcher ⁩ in Washington will have moving pictures as well as sound. Just getting ready to roll in Miami....

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Happy balloon day to me! Celebrating this morning by attending a three hour media law call for work 😂🥳

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Second invite for a journo job interview in the space of just a week and I’m quaking 😂😭

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Just got an interview invite for freelance shifts at my favourite ever publication!! stress levels are through the roof 😩😩

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Of course I had to channel my @huwbbc @bbclaurak vibes for my mum’s suprise 50th birthday vid. Pls don’t sue me 😂🥳😭

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

6 months

Have been freelancing at Newsnight for a few shifts now but still not over just how cool it is getting a credit at the end of one my favourite shows! A very busy news day once again with a great team 📺✨

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

thanks LinkedIn for the ego boost but I think I’ll pass 😂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just heard back from city and have an interview invite for the broadcast journalism MA! Any tips as I’m stressed lol? 😭

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

notts, it’s been a blast 🎉👩🏼‍🎓

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

Interviewed Lisa Nandy this morning for ITV News! Another political nerd moment 📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

My BBC @politicseastmid report on spiking in Nottingham is now available to watch back on iPlayer for anyone who missed it. Huge thanks to all the girls who spoke to me and colleagues from @impactmagazine for all their help with this!

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Office for the next two weeks ❤️📻 @BBCNottingham

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

merry christmas 🎉

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

Fascinating interview with Niamh Cusack on the current state of theatres. Utilising alternative means of performance will be vital at this current time. @maitlis #Newsnight

BBC Newsnight

@BBCNewsnight

4 years

“Theatre has been going for 2,500 years and more and it will continue, but right now it feels pretty bleak.” Actress Niamh Cusack says she hopes that Judi Dench, who told Channel 4 News she feared theatres would not reopen in her lifetime, “isn’t right” #Newsnight | #Covid19

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Huge thanks to @SamCoatesSky and @AnushkaAsthana for taking the time to have a quick chat during such a hectic day for them!💕

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

back in my fave coffee spot🤣

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Tune into BBC Politics East Midlands on Sunday at 10am (or catch up on iPlayer) to see my report on spiking in Nottingham, highlighting @impactmagazine ’s recent investigation on women*’s safety. Thanks to @geetapendse for being so patient and guiding me through the process!

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@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

A global pandemic, two lockdowns and several university strike actions later, but my degree is complete!👩🏼‍🎓🥂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

Unpopular opinion but the best part of Christmas has to be the Death in Paradise Xmas specials. Living for the drama and Caribbean sun!🌞 #deathinparadise

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Not me refreshing the BBC Careers site all day waiting for their trainee scheme to open 🙃

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Absolutely mental some of the speakers we’re getting for @empowordjournos workshops and so incredible that they’ve agreed to give up their time to chat to us. So proud of everyone 🥺🥰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

An absolutely fantastic Political Party show with @mattforde @maitlis and @jonsopel this evening. Haven’t laughed so much in a long time and already considering getting tickets for the next one. 🥰🙌🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

just entered @empowordjournos for a really exciting opportunity / award, pls keep your fingers crossed for us! the team have been working so hard that I really want their efforts to be rewarded.🥺🥰

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

An amazing morning watching my @WIJ_UK mentor do what she does best!💗 @bbclaurak

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Just finished my last radio shift for quite a while! Very grateful for all the opportunities @BBCNottingham / @BBCRadioLincs has given me and hope to be back one day 📻💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

9 months

ITV News are covering a story today that coffee has overtaken tea as Britain's favourite drink. Are you an avid coffee or tea drinker or a coffee shop owner? If you're free to chat about the drink, please email lauren.mcgaun @itn .co.uk #journorequest #prrequest #coffee #tea

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

Got myself some nice new ITN goodies to celebrate work’s brand relaunch!📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

two hours to go! positive vibes needed😭

Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

Just got an interview invite for freelance shifts at my favourite ever publication!! stress levels are through the roof 😩😩

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

1 year

Celebrating finishing work for Christmas with @YdLily and some Prosecco. What a few incredible months it’s been at @itvnews 🥂

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

just applied for an internship that I really want. fingers crossed!🤞🏼🤞🏼

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

So chuffed that both @empowordjournos and @impactmagazine are featured in the @SPAJournalism newsletter this month! It is an absolute pleasure to edit for both publications and I couldn’t be more proud of our incredible teams!👏🏼✨

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

getting paid to write and do what you love is truly a blessing 😌✨

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

3 years

second year? completed it 🎉🥂👩🏼‍🎓

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

So I got a FIRST on my dissertation ?! I really can’t believe it 😭🇺🇸

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

For an American Studies geek, this really is the best way to spend a Saturday night🤣👏🏼🥂. Who needs pubs when you have #Americast 😂😭. Bravo guys @BBCJonSopel @maitlis @awzurcher

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@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

My grandparents just sent me this pic from when I went for a trip down to London aged 8 or 9. Clearly had reporter ambitions from a young age ... 😂📺

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

10 months

Just watching this #Panorama report by @TVNaga01 on the issue of sexual harassment in Westminster. An incredibly important topic, worthy of more media scrutiny and attention!

Naga Munchetty

@TVNaga01

10 months

For the last eight months I’ve been working on an investigation into allegations at Westminster, hearing from parliamentary staffers who say they have been sexually harassed or bullied. Please watch Westminster’s Toxic Culture, 8pm @BBCOne

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

2 years

Another day in the office and finally discovered the ITV mugs! So lucky to call this my job 💗

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Lauren McGaun

@lauren_mcgaun

4 years

delighted to announce that @empowordjournos have just hit 200 posts on the website and we’re now at 77 contributors. It only feels like yesterday that we hit 100 posts. Love being a part of such an incredible team of women.👏🏼❤️