Top Ten Journalists to Follow on TikTok in 2023
Journalists on TikTok can keep you up to date on the latest stories and give you a peak into the newsroom. Here are the accounts to make sure you’re following in 2023
Whilst TikTok is growing in controversy with many government officials around the world facing bans, the app remains a useful place to learn the latest news. And with more journalists on the app than ever before, many are sharing what it’s like behind the scenes as well as what they’re working on. So let’s get into it. In no particular order here's the journalists you should follow on TikTok:
10. Adam Fleming
https://www.tiktok.com/@adam_fleming_uk/video/7194704115350424838?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc&web_id=7165653933243188742
BBC journalist Adam Fleming shares clips from the Newscast podcast and his radio show Anti-Social He also takes us behind the microphone, sharing what it’s like working as a broadcaster at the BBC.
9. TLDR News
https://www.tiktok.com/@tldrnews/video/7206369396724419845
TLDR have well-produced slick news videos covering topic in UK politics and global affairs. They also have a ‘Good News’ series which is always a breath of fresh air on your FYP.
8. Josie Evans
https://www.tiktok.com/@jossieevans/video/7204008729832983814
Josie Evans is a digital journalist working at ITV news. They share original reporting on the biggest topics in UK news. Her page also has a focus on LGBTQ+ reporting.
7. Monika Plaha
https://www.tiktok.com/@monikaplaha/video/7202559013752458501
Monika Plaha shares what her life is like as a BBC news journalist and presenter including bloopers, details on how stories come together, and the importance of South Asian representation.
6. Morning Brew
https://www.tiktok.com/@morningbrew/video/7203773645963988267
The TikTok account for morning newsletter Morning Brew is a parody of typical corporate accounts. But they still sprinkle some news in there. It’s a lot of fun, just don’t take anything on there too seriously.
5. Semafor News
https://www.tiktok.com/@semafor/video/7205023687878266155
The TikTok account for Semafor (the new venture from the former Buzzfeed editor-in-chief and Bloomberg CEO) has some really excellent videos. They cover global news and focus on providing context beyond the headline.
4. The Pocket Report
https://www.tiktok.com/@thepocketreport/video/7199838586215140650?lang=en
Quick reporting in a snarky tone is what The Pocket Report is best at. Bringing daily news to Gen-Z, The Pocket Report is a must-follow for news on TikTok.
3. The Big Issue
https://www.tiktok.com/@thebigissue/video/7200433526544551174?lang=en
The Big Issue brings original reporting on London’s under-reported issues to TikTok. They discuss topics such as the cost of living, food insecurity, as well as arts and culture.
2. The Economist
https://www.tiktok.com/@theeconomist/video/7205198037436599557?lang=en
The Economist bring interviews, major global news, and educational content to TikTok in a very professional manner. Their views are on the longer side for TikTok and they cram lots of information in, whilst keeping you hooked with fancy graphics.
1. Interhacktives
https://www.tiktok.com/@interhacktives_/video/7204575430119148806?lang=en
Yes, okay, we may be a little biased. Over on the Interhacktives TikTok account we share our news stories and give behind the scenes glances into our lives as young digital journalists.
